I started with an excel spreadsheet, notepad, planner, MLS, Top Producer, RealVolve, etc and honestly, this solution even has some things that drive me nuts, but it's the best one I've found so far. http://www.goconnectapp.com/I'm a new realtor (2.5 months), but I've sold 15 houses and am working with nearly 35 active buyers right now.

For me it is about $1500 a year - so when you decided to get one or not make sure you include that I find it best to attend local REI events or network with other local investors Here is a list of groups by state http://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/real-estate-clubs/As far as the SFH vs MFH I think it depends on your market.

But, I go to the free 3 hr. event - the teaser one - I never swipe my credit card in the back of the room.

@Bryan Wilson there is also a forum for more informal events here:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happeningsAnd you can also set up alerts on topics or cities here so you get notified when somebody posts about ithttp://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

It's a great forum to bring in potential deals for group discussion. we usually get about 30 investors attending this meeting and I almost always attend, I'll be there tonight.You can get more info and RSVP on their events web page.Hope to see you there.Randy Johnston

There is an investors meetup comming next Tuesday in Irvine that sounds like a huge event that I'm planning on attending:HOUSE FLIPPING PANEL SUCCESSFUL LOCAL INVESTORS UNPLUGGED!!

These guys are professional salesmen and they really packaged the event.

I would also recommend seeing some professionals, like an accountant, estate planner, etc.

There's actually a big one-day event coming up in the next week or two for newer investors..

I don't see why I should need to get this signed by the seller, as they didn't tell me about the taxes, and provide clean title.I have a clause that reads:"Unless otherwise stated herein, or as otherwise provided on an inspection addendum attached hereto, Buyer shall have the option of inspecting or, obtaining at Buyer's expense, inspections to determine the condition of the Property.Seller agrees that in the event Buyer determines in its sole discretion that the Property is not suitable for its purposes, Buyer may withdraw this offer to purchase at any time, and the earnest deposit shall be returned to buyer, upon the sole demand of buyer to the title company."