I'm looking at ways to invest in real estate on the cheap, likely reits, or A platform like realtymogul, Alternative investing like lendingclub, etc. 

Do you recommend forming an LLC through an attorney versus using one of the many online legal platforms?

I use a simple excel sheet for accounting as I only manage my 5 units, but being able to syndicate my listings all over the web, integrate an online application with legit screening reports and collect rent all through one platform makes my life pretty simple. 

Tracey Thornton Each platform offers a multitude of positives and negatives.

Perhaps not the property and financing you would've chosen had you picked it as a rental from day 1, but not so horrible that you have a burning platform under your feet ... selling RE is expensive, and I don't think this one sounds bad enough to justify the transaction costs and hassle.

Hello, I can find out which properties are available for rent in an area through several major platforms (zillow, trulia etc.)

I'm 12 to 18 months away from listing my house in SF bay area and recently ran across a start up company named Faira. They are a type of "do it yourself" home selling sight but with the resources of an agent. They are...

I believe they are a Peer to Peer platform. 

At least until your portfolio grows big enough that you'll need to invest in more sophisticated property management platforms.

This is a great platform with lots of great information.