I have been using both of the above for various things the last few years during my day job and plan to use one for my personal business as well.You do not need to be "an agent" to use a service like this... even my doctors office uses docusign for new patient signup.

@Chris Hodge depending on where you live, there are actually companies/services that will take care of getting the information for you.

Make sure the company/tenant is at least AA rated, and it is the start of a lease at least 20 years in length...with bumps...so you'll get "raises" too.

Hi AllI am looking to raise money for a project through crowdfunding.

I would also budget for increased cost of goods/services in the future.

If you have an understanding of real estate and think you can get better results growing your retirement savings in that asset class, then a self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) is a means to do that.All investments are made in the name of the plan, all expenses come from the plan, and all return accrues to the plan.There are several different plan types and service models available.  

Their customer service/responsiveness during setup was a little lacking, but it's been smooth sailing since.

That does not include debt service, but does include taxes, insurance, advertising, lost rent to to vacancy or non-payment, legal expenses, accounting expenses, capital expenses (roofs, furnaces, etc), and property management.   

Do you recommend buying these lists from lead services that provide the addresses for absentees, etc?

Another weirdness that you may or may not face...many of the homes were continually having big wet spots appear in/on the slabs, hundreds of people, were calling leak detection services, thinking an underground plumbing leak was causing these mystery wet spots.