We have found a variety of software tools and ways to manage pretty much every aspect of the landlord process, except for how to show and fill the rental.  

A title agent's role can be considerably different than that of say an auto insurance agent or life insurance agent who basically takes the application and submits it to the underwriter. 

The software we were using to verify the payments, took a week to corroborate its trustworthiness.

For example, you'll submit a permit with the required information, and receive the permit back from the city, asking to provide the information that, if they had turned a page or read what you had written, is amply provided.There may also be additional complications with the state (you'll need to obtain a green card and be inspected by the state for 3+ family occupancy), and complications with the city. 

I think you are confusing what a rent payment softwares use is with the job of a property manager.

Avoid anyone that doesn't get you a bid when they say they will or submits a bid that consists of a few sentences on a Word doc.

@Alex BrownMaking an offer on a house that gets accepted can be challenging in a competitive market when demand for homes outweighs supply.Getting preapproved for a mortgage can help to strengthen your offer and signal to sellers that you're serious about buying.A trusted real estate agent can draft and submit your offer on your behalf and negotiate the details with the seller's agent.When making an offer on a home, it's important to keep your budget firmly in sight to avoid paying more for a house than you can realistically afford.All the best!

I am familiar with the area and analysis etc. so an agent that can quickly obtain info from the seller and promptly submit offers is of most importance to me.Thank you!

I've always thought about breaking into the real estate field in terms of helping investers automate tasks, or create software that can solve general problems investors face when managing properties.However when I look, there aren't really any real estate companies that look to hire programmers or seem to have a need for them.

Providing not penalties with no incentives is not a good way to do business.As to the OG questions, yes, you pay out of pocket, submit the expenses and the lender issues a draw after the inspection is completed to verify the work was actually done.As to paying a GC or any sub money upfront, be careful, you should always be ahead, not behind as far as payments vs work completed.Additionally, for a major rehab project, it is best that the contractor have a scope of work for all the rough labor AND materials and for fina sh work like lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, flooring, tiles, etc you pick it out and pay for it directly.