For me, being licensed has been an incredible learning and networking tool that has really helped me naturally become more involved with the real estate industry.

Learn how to manage money now, learn how to evaluate purchases, learn how to leverage to complete complex transactions....Debt isn't bad nor is it good, but it's a tool.

The gc does get stuck strapping on tools in a pinch though so it's nice to be able to do it if need be.

It's free and so far it has been an effective tool that has helped me purchase and assign homes in the markets I work within.

There are also tools to measure the volatility of investments such that the best risk-adjusted investments can be measured using historical data as part of an overall portfolio.  

I am looking for a tool where you can enter your search criteria, which will then compile a list of properties, owners' addresses, etc.  -- preferably a free or pay-as-you-go option, versus a subscription service.

My question - Does anyone know of a solution, tool or part, that will stop the toilet if a leak is detected (assume that no one is home when these issues occur)?

Mail Chimp, PieSync, Podio Tools Email Tool, ForeSync, InvestorFuse, GlobiMail, SwiftMail, ect... 

Most of the lenders really don't make much money on the bridge deal in this scenario as they are using it as a tool to drive agency production. 

In addition to mentors, ACRE and REIA in Pittsburgh are great networking tools.