And excel for me is best used on my laptop, which means I have to wait and gather all the receipts to do it at the end of the day versus just logging things right there and then as they come in.

I like Notes because once I establish the right partnerships and connections, it seems that all that I'll need is a laptop and a decent internet connection to do business.Bottom line: spend your time learning and networking, go to real estate clubs and network when you're at home to find good business partners, physically check out the areas you want to invest in.Hope this helps....

In this way, the rental property generates income to pay for itself.Imagine buying a laptop that generated money to pay for its own wifi!

I can bring my laptop, but cant use their power source.

I need a program that will easily allow me to switch from my (mac) laptop to my iPhone, or to my iPad, and I want real-time updates to share with others involved with the project, preferably with push-alerts.Projects are primarily renovations with fairly long-term timelines and hardfast deadlines, but there are some items that can be done more "at leisure" or which are one time one-and-done type items.

It is wifi-accessible and easy to add/edit/remove passcodes from laptop browser or phone app. 

Though I do that mostly for amusement- I'm considering upgrading to a Dell XPS 13, as I've begun to notice the speed penalties attendant with the cheapest laptop in the world.

I am also planning to buy a new laptop, same question for it. 

& Lithium Ion batteries are apt to catch fire.... in laptops & now the Tesla auto.

All our workers have a master key to all of our properties, however, I prefer to have the tenants be there when someone comes in because they will always accuse you of stealing their lap top, Rolex Watch, and the $10,000.00 they have in a sock in their drawer.