While I’ve seen QuickBooks mentioned in forums, it tends to be more expensive and seems better suited for larger portfolios.

I have a suite of tools though for that.All others, we share the same usage.

Orlando has high tourism demand, making it ideal for short-term rentals, though regulations vary by area.

You're better off focusing on specific markets, specific neighborhoods, analyzing numbers, and building an ideal buy [box].

Ohio has lower property prices, strong rental demand, and better cash flow, making it ideal for BRRRR.

Around year 7 or 8, ideally year 10, re-assess your equity and maturation of those debt notes and re-adjust how you invest to suit your needs. 

@Jerry Zigounakis For your STR in Big Bear, forming a CA LLC is ideal for liability protection, even with the $800 annual franchise tax and possible gross receipts fees.

.🔹 Ideal in Any Market – Whether home prices are rising or falling, lease options allow you to lock in today’s price while benefiting from future appreciation.Other creative strategies—like seller financing, subject-to deals, and the BRRRR method—can also open doors, but lease options remain one of the most powerful, low-risk, minimal cash out-of-pocket ways to build a portfolio.

I used the excess funds to add an ADU via a build-to-suit exchange.

Investing in  2-4 unit properties within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex would be ideal but I am also interested in other potential deals, that fall within the 2-4 unit range.