@Michael YoungBP is a treasure chest full of resources.

"One mans trash is another man's treasure" I replied when asked about my tenants living situation.

I have looked at other accounting packages, and used wave for a non profit I've became treasurer at, but Wave in what I've used it for, works great in the non-profit use, but I don't see it as the greatest for real estate, though you probably could use it for that if you did the work to set everything up right at the start. 

Unlike a treasure chest, home safe that may be burglarized.

As the Secretary/Treasurer, I deal directly in the day to day management of the HOA, including paying bills, collecting dues, securing contractors, insurance, coordination of common ground maintenance, answering owner questions and concerns, etc.

Ideally a STR should try and maximize occupancy year round, which I agree is hard to do in a moderate to continental climate, unless you've got a secluded cabin in the Appalachians, near a National Park, Treasure, tourist attraction or what have you.

However I am interested in finding those diamonds in the rough that everyone else is missing so I view it as a treasure hunt.

Go Cart Racing7-11 strip mallTilt up building village with garage doors on every unit.Driving RangePirates treasure hunt every Saturday.A beauty Salon School in the woods in log cabins, students bunk in trailers like dorms.Just my 2 cents

There is a veritable treasure trove of information here on these forums, so I suggest reading as much as you can, listening to podcasts, etc. just to immerse yourself in the process.Investor/real estate meetups are great, as well. https://www.meetup.com/find/?

I called and spoke to the county and treasurers office too, they were able to provide some more info as well.