Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has 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.

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.

Just like you would do with any non-family contractor working for you:- get them to complete Form W9 for you, as you will need their SSNs- have them provide receipts for materials/supplies and keep those receipts- have a written labor agreement (how much and for what) - pay for materials separately from labor- make all payments electronically rather than cash so you can trace them- pay out of your business account, not personal- issue them 1099s next year if you paid them $600 or more for labor (for the whole year, not per job): https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1167632-expla... 

This is a great website that should definitely be utilized.Electronic Locks / Lockbox - Day 1, I have a handyman set up electronic locks on the front and back of the property and set up a lockbox on the premises for contractors.Welcome Letter - Day 1, I provide the welcome letter going over the new ownership and any other applicable information.

If you have 2 phones, FaceTime with outlet test device plugged into outlet with one FaceTime displaying the outlet test device works far better than the $hitty device that is supposed to Make this easy.  

I am looking for a legal document encompassing a release of liability as a  template that I can send to renters to electronically sign so I am protected. 

They did so by sending money orders because I haven't figured out the best way to accept electronic payments to my LLC business account since services like Zelle are for personal accounts only and I'm not really a fan of Venmo or Cash apps.  

For example, have you used smart home devices, community engagement platforms, or data analytics to better understand and meet tenant needs?

Sign leases electronically without creating a DocuSign account.

Explain the potential damage and costs involved with the water running continuously and put it in writing letting him know that he is not to touch the chain again, that if he needs service that he should notify you and you will take care of it.Additionally, there are devices you can get that will alert you if your toilet is running.