When you start something new (a new rent collection software, new method for maintenance requests, etc.) how specifically do you go about getting your tenants up to speed?

Some tips: - use software! 

If we look at all of the different checkpoints along the path to purchasing a new property, (ex. lead, property info submitted, offer delivered, inspections, under contract, deal closed, probably more that I'm missing) which one would be most valuable to you have a steady flow of every month?

This is obviously important on trying to learn about areas you're unfamiliar with, and useful for being able to help grade the neighborhood.Whats the best RE mapping software that cleanly/simply provides housing data and additional data like school rank, demographics, crime, etc.

I am trying to get into preforeclosure/short sales investing but I don't have a big enough bank account to use as a "proof of funds" (usually one includes a proof of funds in his short sales packet that is submitted to lenders).

Also, at first I had a lot of issues with my apps. but that seems to be getting better.There should be a software update out any day now and I look for that to fix a lot of the small issues.All in all I love my phone though, it is so far ahead of any other phone in some aspects that I wouldn't consider anything else.I'm also an Apple guy when it comes to computers though so I'm a little biased for sure.

where it says:a) By initial deposit submitted herewith receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.b) By additional deposit due upon sellers acceptance.Do you only put a deposit on one or the other?

As I do things I will check it off to make sure I don’t forget anything.Any bills or expenses are posted to my accounting software and filed to the appropriate folder.

We just submitted a contract for a property in Hollywood, FL for $80k.

I have just submitted an offer on my first rehab deal and I plan to do this and continue to wholesale deals like crazy in the middle of the rehab.