Here are a list of 5 apps that two successful realtors I know are using on their iPads:1.Property Evaluator: This is an app for agents who work primarily on REOs or with real estate investors because it is a real estate investment analysis software.

I am secure and confident in all those areas.

- People like the relative security and stability of a paycheck- it takes some money to get started, not everybody has it- You will technically be a business owner, that's for sure not everybody's cup of tea- scared, like Rob said; not knowing enough or not interested in investing the time to learn enough- If people have money to invest, they like to diversify and not put all the eggs into one basket/house.

The cost like $1000 if you shop around and they are tough to break into if you secure them with good locks.

Because I travel so much for business, we have been using Trex-global for our accounting software.

Though you may want the security of owning homes free and clear, you may be able to purchase more homes faster if you use the extra income generated by your rentals.

I work as a software engineer and getting to work with my hands is a nice difference.

Certainly the money aspects (pro-rated rents, security deposits) should have been on the settlement statement.

I can keep your security deposit.

Alison Miller - That is great advice, and in fact I've developed my own software to keep track of all my leads and mailings.