thanks Matt,As you probably see, I am new to real estate biz, I spent 12 years running product team in the software company which built POS solutions for retail sector.So RE is my next venture, and from what I see so far the name of the game today and for years to come is choosing right technology and marketing tools.So it's tough with out experience in RE to define all systems and processes, I am beginning to understand the theory and systems on the high level, but I am sure once I actually spend sometime working it will be much easier.I feel like the best thing to do at this point is to focus on basics like CRM and print, emai, text, social marketing campaign automation, once those things are in place and work smoothly, will be able to proceed to stage 2,To be frank, I am looking to learn this business and then comeback into software sector in RE segment, lot of good tools out there but as usual - lots of gapsI will be happy to keep intouch and colobirate on these topics

A portfolio loan on a duplex, tri-plex, or quad may have a lower down payment but I have not seen a portfolio product on a multi-unit have that.  

Hello all,My mother-in-law has two houses (one SFH, one two-family) that she owns and I'm about to take over the day to day managing of them, and I wanted to get people's advice and input regarding software for bookkeeping purposes.Through my accountant, I can get a discounted rate on Quickbooks Online Pro for $20 a month, and that's locked in for life.It looks like QBO is not geared specifically towards landlords and rental properties, but is more generic for any kind of small business, although I do see plenty of people giving it good reviews.Of course every product claims to be the best, but I'm curious to get other people's opinion on both QBO and any other software out there that they use.Thanks.

Additionally one credit union I talked to the person was awesome and I really liked their philosophy for dealing with investors...so while her current products don't meet my needs I'm probably going to open an account there and stay in touch so that if I need to switch lenders again I'll be in a good spot to do that.

They are both all stars!

PERL Mortgage - Coldwell Banker Mortgage was doing them - Nick Fairbanks-Of CB Mortgage in Shoreview  is a super star check with him he'll know who does if he doesn't anymore

I went to several investor groups but quickly became discouraged because most of them seemed like they were selling products.

I went to several investor groups but  quickly became discouraged because most of them seemed like they were selling products.

There are sheet type products as well. waterproof membrane:http://www.custombuildingproducts.com/products/surface-preparation/waterproofing-membranes-underlayments.aspx

Account Closed there are portfolio loan products that will qualify either based on the cash flow of a specific property or based on your assets.The "Cash Flow" type of product ignores all taxable income.