If anyone has advice, tools, or even a way I can JV or help on a deal to get more hands-on experience, I’d really appreciate it.

Monthly reports help us make a real difference.To effectively track progress, I recommend project management tools like Asana or Monday.com.

I’m in the early stages of real estate investing (looking at fourplexes in Bakersfield) and also doing some market research to understand what tools are actually helpful vs overkill for small landlords.Would appreciate any recommendations, experiences, or even frustrations you've had with landlord softwareThanks in advance

I started by operating homes myself and now work with developers around the country to help them turn real estate into purpose-driven sober housing—handling everything from site selection and renovation planning to compliance, leasing structures, and finding qualified operators.If you're still working on this (or exploring similar opportunities), I’d be happy to share what’s worked well for us and point you toward a few useful tools and resources. 

Appreciate any insights or tools you use to dig deeper beyond surface-level data.

If you have 1-2 properties, you can use the tools on Airbnb/VRBO to manage everything and diversify where you are listing by using the iCal tool.

Are there any tools you wish existed but haven’t found?

Relying on either of these methods can backfire quickly and leave you in the dark when it comes to truly knowing how your business is performing from a financial point of view.Luckily, keeping track of income and expenses has become easier than ever with the tools we real estate investors have access to today.

Quote from @Matthew Schumacher: Absolutely agree — the potential is massive.Right now, I’m exploring a few simple but powerful ways to use AI in real estate investing:Property scouting: Using AI + public data to surface areas with high permit activity, low crime, good schools — then overlaying maps to find sweet spots.Pricing analysis: Running AI models on list-to-sale ratios, DOM (days on market), and price trends to spot undervalued areas or neighborhoods heating up.Quarterly performance check-ins: Feeding financials into AI tools to flag underperformers or cash flow issues before they become a problem.Tax and financing optimization: Starting to test AI advisors to suggest tax strategies and compare loan terms — way faster than doing it manually.I’m also looking into setting up automations that pull in fresh data monthly — AI works best with up-to-date info.Totally agree — the earlier we learn and integrate, the more of an edge we’ll have.

I don't want to be an agent for a long time, I'm getting my license as just another tool in my bag and learn the ropes and connect with people that can help me along my journey.