you get from well-run, well-organized apartment communities.

With big organizations like Chase and Quicken, no chance.  

I think the organization needs a complete overhaul and could be much more efficient than it is.

That can be a mess, hope you're organized

I am a beginner just starting out, but I saw there are a good amount of real estate investment organizations in the area.

I was told some properties foreclosed the people who get first dibs are those in not for profit organizations and federal.  

That of course will take more time and more work on your part but it is a good way to naturally and organically grow your website without having to hire some sort of SEO professional or service unless you want to learn SEO.

Right now, I am taking more time to brush up  and organize / automate our personal finances and build more cash cushion / safety net.  

I am thinking of starting a blog as a way to organize my thoughts and ideas for further digestion, as the blog format allows for the easiest chronological and keyword organizing.

I'll bet there's a similar organization near you.