Does anyone use quick books or have a suggestion for other software that would make my time more efficient.

It's called Landlord's Cash Flow Analyzer Pro and it costs $99.95 (it includes everything but the IRA module).https://www.rentalsoftware.com/real-estate-investing-software-features/Another really popular one that a lot of syndicators use is Syndicated Deal Analyzer, which was created by Michael Blank. 

That is easily done with accounting software.

The plan right now is for her buy the software and start doing designs as a second job. 

So my next question would be, is there a particular software you use to assess whether a deal is good deal?

I design all of my own buildings utilizing Chief Architect software.

I've been using the software PropertyRadar for a few months now.

You may need to search by the address of the buyer as they may change their name or the name of the entity on each purchase.You can also buy lists from companies like list source and subscribe to software that will show you who the cash buyers are.

I just finished reading the book and his software is at the top of my list, so just seeing if there is a consensus out there.

Up until March of this year, I was a software consultant making very good money in the tech field.