@Ron S.

~If books are apart of your answer please list the name of the book(s).B.

~If books are apart of your answer please list the name of the book(s).B.

I would suggest to him he get his s**t together on his own dime.

To name few features, you can connect your bank & credit card account(s) to QBO to automatically download the transactions daily, set up rules for any recurring charges, setup recurring transactions (ie invoices to tenants), sent out reminder (individual or batch), accept online payments (cc & bank) which can be tenant or landlord initiated, track multiple income sources (ie. flip, rental, wholesale), track individual properties, charge tenants for reimbursable expenses, track 1099 contractors (and e-file tax forms), and create a budget.

What market(s) would you recommend a beginner focus on in today’s climate? 

The taxes in the City of Ypsilanti are the highest in all of Washtenaw County with a millage rate in the mid 80's I believe.

@Jared S.

Get a preapproval from a local lender, one where you submit tax returns, W-2’s, bank statements, etc.  

@Jake Jessen Have you connected with @Adrien S. here on BiggerPockets?