I'm a first time investor, and all these things are adding up to be a huge headache and source of anxiety for me.

If after adding the additional monthly recurring costs (electricity, gas, water, internet, insurance, lawn care, snow plowing, etc.) to the standard long-term costs (Mortgage, taxes, regular insurance, etc.) the property won't net at least $100 if I can get the average rent I see on FF for that area, then the property isn't worth more investigation.

Unfortunately, it doesn't help with the integration with QB but if you've got the amounts set up, you can always create recurring JEs in QB to automatically post the depreciation/amortization expenses as often as you prefer.

I think I'm heading towards a full replacement if leak recurs.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

One of the biggest pain points for potential hosts or owners is the 24/7 communication so mastering that solves a major anxiety point for them.

As the closing date approached, the seller’s frustration grew, and so did our anxiety.

Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.

. - Some credit bureaus and services (like Experian RentBureau or Esusu Rent) offer alternative credit reports that include rent payment history, utility payments, and other recurring bills.

This will hopefully prevent the problem from recurring.