Wondering if you have any particular online companies you recommend that checks evictions, credit reports, collects rents, provides a lease, etc... all in one place. what are some of the pros and cons you have experienced with each company. thanks

Unfortunately as good as TurboTax and other online softwares are, they don't always pick up the most beneficial items with rentals.

It was easy to file a small claims suit against the person using the online tools available from the court system.

Newspapers are dead and bringing them all online has only lessened the true journalistic impact which is why you see good writers writing about stuff they just reviewed, but do not know.

Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

Beyond these details, I’m excited to dive back into the basics and beyond—open houses, expired listings, online marketing, and more.

I feel my largest use will be online rent collection as well as tenant screening.

You need to make sure your product isnt directly competing with all the new construction units tbh at have come or will be coming online soon. 

Needless to say, I've been scouring for information on YouTube, BiggerPockets, online websites etc.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.