We are only able to find such investments because we developed software, processes and an investment team that enable us to consistently find the 0.1% of available properties that are good investments in locations that have a track record of appreciation.Cash Based Tenant ConsiderationsI see a lot of discussions of high returns (10%+) but these are usually for C class properties.

I've also just started the Kaplan courses to get my Real Estate license AND I have a full-time job in software sales - SO, I plan for this to be the first home that I list myself. 

There is a software called Real Estate Property Pro.

You could try to specialize in something: digital marketing, social media, direct mail marketing (managing a mailing database, designing mailers), real estate software programs, etc.  

Oh-  and I forgot to mention - there is now a software program called PlanGrid, which is amazing, and will allow you to "out-organize" all your construction crews, and ultimately make you money.  

I am an accountant that quit her career in tax software programming once first child was born (since no family here); now have 4 children.

I am a software engineer by undergrad degree and trade and i've got a JD hanging on my wall that I don't use for much more than experiments in how temperature variations effect dust collection rates. 

What I did was build some software that scraped a few sites for section 8 apartments then I want to find the owner info so I can send them offer letters.  

We spent 2015 trying property management software (CRM's).

Cost segregation is very important at every stage.As J Beard mention - use QuickBooks - learn to budget and forecast by property right in one software.