Investing in real estate has always been a plan for me.

If you have to, interview a couple until you find one that you "click" with. 2) Let that agent connect you with their network of investor-friendly lenders. 3) Meet with these lenders, have them talk over your finances with you and what loan products you would qualify for at the moment based on your income and assets. 4) Let the outcome of that conversation (#3) dictate your strategy moving forward and take your findings back to the realtor so you can craft a plan. 

What is your short-term and long-term business plan?

I plan of tearing the home down and building a new home in its place.

.), but the plan will be the same for whatever we buy.

Keep your options open, adjusting plans based on appraisal outcomes, and remain agile in your approach.

I would say more in the realm of buying a property that you plan to use for a STR.

@J Newman how many doors and planned growth will dictate software choice.So, share that info so we can offer more assistance...

I am new to real estate investing, so just researching everything to see what fits.  

We just started an LLC and plan to buy our first rental investment property in the next month or so.