All Forum Posts by: Bill Bleich

I currently use no software. We have 12 units (six duplexes), and have been flying by the seat of our pants for two years. I know...not very smart. Things need to change. My question is this. With literally dozens of software choices, ranging from free to fairly expensive, what would be a good option for someone with out any practical experience using them? I've seen the list on BP of about thirty choices and have looked at many websites from that list. Of course, they all say how great they are, but what is the truth? 

I like the idea of having accounting integrated into the landlord software, like a Buildium type system.

Would appreciate any thoughts and insights. Looking to start 2019 off in a new direction.

Bill 

Apparently I became a member of BP in May 2014. First post today. Not the best at getting involved on a personal level. Probably cost me a lot of money and experience. Yesterday, August 8, 2016, my wife and I made our first real estate purchase. Six duplexes, using owner financing in Champaign, IL. We, especially me, are very excited and are looking forward to how this will change our lives in the years to come. I don't think I've missed a BP podcast since May of 2014, and would like to thank @Joshua Dorkin @Brandon Turner and their staff for the time and effort put into such a quality product. 

Through your podcasts, and the guests on them, I have learned a great amount of knowledge in regards to the real estate world. Not a podcast goes by that I don't learn something valuable. I also have two great friends/coworkers who have encouraged me on our journey as well. It has been a very cool (as well as scary) experience going from book knowledge, to putting that knowledge into practice. 

I have so much to learn, but I know where I can go to get the help I will need. Thanks, BiggerPockets!!

I couldn't more highly recommend both the Book on Rental Property Investing and the Book on Managing Rental Properties (just finishing this one up).

Bill Bleich