This extra road frontage now also qualifies my property to be able to be legally converted into a triplex from a duplex.

I don't necessarily need the standard features of pm software, such as rent collection, bookkeeping and maintenance requests, though that could help; but do need a clearinghouse of important information, such as leases, legal docs and other information; maintenance vendors I use; maintenance history; and some kind of tracking system, where I can record the various current projects I'm working on within the business.

Instead, build a solid bench of 3rd party vendors; HVAC, plumber, handyman, etc..When considering whether or not to make a hire, most of it depends on how many hours you can dedicate to that individual each week, at least when hiring a maintenance tech.

Welcome to the party Rebecca!

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Trying to pay the least amount of taxes legally possible. 

.- Actually only a potential legal technicallity as James did show he asked the seller about it.6) Not sure why Josh had to name James in his post and make additional accusations - and didn't just ask us all for advice without naming names?

In most cases due to the transaction sizes, there's very little margin for these 3rd party vendors (particularly brokers, property managers and contractors).

This is assuming the way you notified the tenants of the new rent was considered legal notice in your market. 

(more legal fees, business fees vs. renovations).Research Points: §1.263A-1T§195(c)(1)Ervin E.