There are loads more tools, and resources (it's like Disneyland for real estate.

Some like to at the state political leanings (landlord friendly state?

I would encourage you check out Mark Imhof with REI web tools.

@Brandon Turner thanks for the info, I'm new to this and wasn't aware of the keyword tool, I'll set these up now. 

Can you folks give me a couple of "tools" to put in my "tool belt" I want a Step #1 and Step #2 and Step #3 for the long term Thanks in advance 

Do folks have tools they use with their cleaners to make sure they notice and report damages caused by guests?  

Like many people say on BP, it's just another tool to have on your investor belt.Cons: I can speak from experience on this one.

My preference are the copper rings that you crimp with a tool that looks similar to bolt cutters.

It depends in your state what tools you can use.In Georgia, for properties that have loans against them, your toolbox includes:buying on contract for deedbuy on subject to with or without a notebuying on a wraparound mortgageControlling with a leasecontrolling with a lease plus optioncontrolling with a lease plus purchase and sale agreementcontrolling with a master leaseYour exit strategies can berentingrenting with optionrenting with sale and purchase agreement delayed in the futurerenting with ROFRIt's so important you understand basic financing both FHA and conventional.

BP is a great tool for learning and connecting!