Is there a preferred (and affordable) software I would use to keep tenant files, rent ledgers, maintenance requests etc?

The filthy rich do that in remote areas and go through a company that is very experienced in doing that because it is also one of the most audited things by the IRS.

It falls under the automatic consent procedures, so it does not need approval - it could still be audited though 3.

We have all the same rules and procedures and use QBO for as our accounting software with all forms of payment accepted- online, ach and regular mail.We encourage communication. 

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Some cities have government websites and you can use softwares like Vestmap to check neighborhood analysis.

I'm a software engineer by day and aspiring house hacker by night.

There's a tool called Depreciate'Em that is listed on BiggerPockets Software page(http://biggerpockets.com/software.html)I have found the DepreciateEm.com site to be quite useful.

True Joel, but like pulling teeth to get Syndicators to show you their track record, ie actual total returns with breakdowns of distributions + capital appreciation + principal paydown etc, and SEC so loosely governs Real Estate that it's the only investment category that doesn't require standardized return metrics like the 30=day SEC yield on any fixed income product is mandatory, or audited GAAP accounting standards on finacials from public stocks/Reits etc Real estate seems to be still a bit more un-regulated "Wild Wild West" than other parts of the investment economy, but i guess hence the much better returns i've had in real estate, risk = rewards This is why the good sponsors get have audited financials and have a third party verify their track record.

Hi guys, I had a friend recommend using Abode for immediate property tax appeals and other home savings. I love the idea of not talking to someone and only paying a cut if it works out. However it looks like they’re c...