But, excel is totally fine in the beginning (in addition to your PM software to capture transactions outside of the properties).We use QuickBooks Online exclusively for all of our REI Clients.

(although, with the new smart phone technology, they do require gmail accounts, as such, sending from that account from your phone is fine, but you should be sending to people who already know you have a real email account.

One CC is fine. 

Additionally, I prefer to receive the termination amount BEFORE the tenant breaks the lease and moves out.

Place good residents, make sure the block is nice (just not the street) and you should be fine.

I'm hoping that the money I receive as a claimant pays off what I owe as a defendent lol. 

A good HI will go over your house with a fine-toothed comb.If you can find an Ex (or Retired) HI that is also Certified, that would be even better, since they will understand the structure/electrical/plumbing systems in more detail than a regular HI...

Suggestion: AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE.I never received my order, no eta, and the only response I received was dated 10/21 saying they’d contact the manufacturer for a status.

After receiving these funds, he and his partner has completely disappeared, leaving us with no communication or updates for over 2.5 years.

For other situations, we charge a fee equivalent to two month’s rent if they choose to back out early.Since most of our tenants are traveling nurses, we typically don’t receive inquiries too far in advance.