My CoStar subscription for the San Antonio market is right around $400/month as well.

Really appreciate the advise.By the way, how is the Pro Subscription.

I wouldn't pay a monthly subscription but I have closed some that take a % of the commission.

So many agents, including many on BP, just purchase the pro or premium subscription like it is instrant credibility, and call themselves investor friendly even though they honestly know nothing about REI because they have never done it.

you could even do the trial subscriptions to the lead software programs, play around with them, and then cancel.property management - leave that to the pro PMs.hope this helps

You can run both businesses in QBO under two different subscriptions and keep it on the lowest subscription. 

Payroll, taxes, and other things are bolt-on applications and they charge you subscription fees for it.Do not trust any old accountant, get one that specializes in the field of construction and will use the NAHB chart of accounts.

I have purchased and (mostly) set up my first STR property and getting to the point where I am looking at various programs and subscriptions that would help make managing my property easier (and help make the most money).

I like to buy the ones that are wireless (easier for self install) and do not have a subscription plan for video recording on the cloud.2) consider placing decibel readers within the house to detect loud noises (parties) past quiet hours.3) depending on the property or your portfolio, might be worth looking into direct bookings marketing

Email MarketingIf you do have a domain for your site and email, this is so you can format html emails, monitor subscriptions and ensure pics are included instead of getting attached and possibly blocked.AWeber, Mail Chimp and Campayn are some leaders in this space.more to come....