Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Is there a forum, on Facebook or elsewhere, where I can learn about the conditions of the real estate market in Mississippi ( I realize that each county has its individual situation, to a degree) and ask questions? 

For example, are you experienced in social media marketing?

I currently have an off-market listing in Plainfield, IL. 

Look at rentals in your market and see what is EXPECTED from the kind of rental you are trying to create.

I’m passionate about exploring opportunities in this niche market and am constantly seeking to expand my knowledge and network.

Traditional limited approach or creative almost unlimited approach.

The greater Phoenix, AZ, market is a fantastic location for real estate!

Pensacola is one of the cities where you can still find good investments around that price, and it's an area that is growing a lot.Feel free to reach out if you have questions about the market here in Florida. 

We understand this can be challenging for our tenants, but we are planning for our children's future and teaching them about the REAL ESTATE benefits.Do any of you have suggestions as to how we can best approach this or can refer me to someone who can prepare a letter addressing our plans for the build?