Note that the intuit business model is to get you to use the internet version and charging you a monthly fee to access your data versus one time software cost.

I am still in the "education" and "building capital/credit" phase of my journey, but am looking to get an action plan in motion as well to lay the groundwork for a series of tasks, goals, and milestones to eventually achieve financial independence using this method.My girlfriend is also very interested in doing this.

If not, how should I accomplish this task?

Now, heres the conundrum and I am hoping I can get a little bit of help in deciding either/or:My current rent is nearly 900/mo, everything but internet included.

It doesn't cost more to heat a house if there are one vs two people in it, same with internet or cable. 

There is a lot of talk on the internet about how having non-accredited investors increases your liability and makes your documents much harder, but in practice, those are non-issues and its the way most of our clients operate. 

Since it's in a complex the condo fees take care of everything except Internet, so that's one less thing to worry about.

I have been looking all around the internet for scheduling software that fits my needs and have not had any luck yet.

If not, how should I accomplish this task?

To name a few, though not necessarily RE books:The Millionaire Next Door - StanleyRich Dad Poor Dad - KiyosakiThe Automatic Millionaire - BachThink and Grow Rich - HillSet For Life - TrenchPS: All should be read early in life and re-read annually since the steps, tasks and habits described need time to take hold.