If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

@Becca Pariser, Relay has an official partnership with Profit First and I've heard good things.

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A few tips to build it faster:1) Attend local real estate meetups and networking events—Houston has an active investor community, and BiggerPockets is a great place to connect with others before meeting them in person.2) Join Facebook groups and other online forums for Houston real estate investors.

The best site for that is furnished finder.  

You can also search online for tips/tricks on how to automate certain tasks and utilize the full features offered by QB.

Welcome to the site and to the Memphis area!

The site simply grew up.  

Build site is a block down from my house, so I'm planning to manage myself.

Can anyone provide some tips for me?