I’ve read a lot and learned a lot (still a lot to learn), but I’m not sure what the best financial apps/softwares are out there for this type of investment.

Is this the door knocking method I keep hearing about or using the drive app (What's the name of that app again?)

Go to your favorite podcast app and search for real estate, multifamily, or syndication and you will find many podcasts that talk about those subjects.

I like the search features: https://www.biggerpockets.com/searchAlerts can be really helpful too: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsThere are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides

Also, the Meetup app is pretty good, as well, to see other groups in Houston and their events.

Did anyone see Tellus App's new announcement about investing and providing loans?

I never heard of this as a "value-added" feature. 

If you talk their language, IE debt coverage, net worth, cash flow, global cashflow, and can quickly grasp their lingo they will see you an experience investor and will be more app to give you financing where your personal name will not be on the note.

AND it's the featured video on the MAREI Facebook Page

Have a contractor to decide without knowing about features and trends, the best case scenario is over spend.