Freddie will go for it.Most LOs aren't the sharpest tools in the shed, and not REI-friendly, as you are learning. 

Hi @Jonathan Johnson , I'm a private money lender on the East Coast (but not in West Virginia, unfortunately).I recommend using Bigger Pocket's house flipping or mortgage calculator (under tools).

criteria... just another tool in the tool box). 

I’m, by no means, against the software and I think it could be a really great investment tool given that it has worked well for others and reading @Chris Clothier’s response and testimony.As a new investor/wholesaler who hasn’t done any deals yet, that price point is very steep to me.  

I keep a power invertor in my truck, along with an angle grinder and a host of other property management tools. 

Furthermore, TCPA guidelines also say the tool you are using cannot be an autodialer. 

Even for non lease options I think it would be a nice marketing tool, although we have not yet used it.

A steady income from your job when you are starting is another tool you can use to obtain more properties.

If your employer supports the 401K and you are responsible with your money this is a great tool to help new investors which might need funds to execute on a deal.Best of Luck,Scott Dixon

Then, instead of going to school to learn the trade, you just hop on a forum and start asking what parts and tools you will need to fix appliances.