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Check out FilePlace, where user-created forms are available for free.

The interface is user-friendly, and the reporting tools are especially helpful for tracking property performance.One downside is that it can be a bit pricey for smaller portfolios, but the features have been worth it for me.

I’ve been looking into Vintory's CRM since it’s specifically designed for the STR industry, but I’m also considering HubSpot for broader capabilities (and because it's free for up to 2 users).

You are already succeeding by living for free, which will increase what you can save for the next investment.1-2 years later, buy another one and turn the first property into a pure rental.

And I also realized that we would have to re-tool our operations, which are 100% specialized to the type of property we have.So you don't have to go bigger, unless you want to.

I made a free Chicago House Hacking Guide if you want to download that (see link on my profile).

(cost of buy-down in dollars / monthly savings vs the free loan = # of months it would take to recoup the money spent). will you keep the LOAN at least that long?

To make the most informed choice, get a Cost Seg feasibility analysis (free) which illustrates the expected tax deductions and then assess how those deductions impact your tax liability, based on your tax profile.

For payments, tools like Stripe, PayPal, or booking software like OwnerRez work well.Happy to connect if you’d like to chat more or need additional tips!