I received a lot of pushback from my tenants not wanting to trust some random App Platform they had never heard of when I attempted to convert to software.

I would advise to find a lawyer or a attorney that specializes in real estate and throw a couple of bucks there way so that you can get their illegal advice and if you can legally charge them to replace it professionally 100% do that

I want to start investing in real estate but before i can start my journey, i have to prepare.

For a long term real estate investor, or one who hopes to be in it long term, a great lender relationship may be VITAL to your survival during hard times and your ability to take advantage of wealth building opportunities during good times.  

You can 1031 like for like real estate.

Are you referring to the Market Finder tool or the classifieds section where you can post asks and offers for real estate services?

I left the single-family home business as a real estate investor back in 2007 when I started investing in mobile homes.

I recently got my real estate license and have been cold calling expired listings.

Note - They are probably doing real unethical and immoral things too, but you don't have to think about it. 

Looking for some advice on our plan to get started with our real estate biz.