I know that not much is standard in any industry, I was basically looking to see what others have done since I had something in my mind as well. 

@Craig Schneider Tis true, NYS is another beast in any industry. 

I had to expand my area since competition is stiff in Raleigh.

My reason for this would be to minimize the competition around me for my search for multifamily properties. 

I do think all of these companies could be the future of the REI industry and can be niche for people who have the capital as accredited investors, and your talking to the man who bangs the drum for diversification in a real estate portfolio harder and longer than anyone else.

Also a huge plus if they have worked in the industry before If they are liasing with clients you might want someone from the US.

Also... any thoughts on this - Is the industry average really running at 98-99% of the list to sale price for multifamily properties??

In my market 13 min walk would be too far for me, since the competition is much closer.

Most of the free tutorials you can find online are for general use (no specific industry) so you may not see it fit, however, QB can be customized to tailor special industries like REI.

Been in middle TN for 2 years and love it, although the real estate market is very very competitive.