With the tech I am using (a lesser known PMS) I am able to automatically screen guests, get their selfies, write leases, and collect deposits in my work flow even for Airbnb guests.

I would prefer something I can buy once - software subscriptions are a nuisance.Something that automatically downloads transactions from my online banking portal and that can be used to easily categorize expenses for financial statements would be excellent.Thanks,KevinHi, Kevin.

Go meet with your broker, explain what you want to do, ask your broker for direction on what you can do, how to do it etc..

High property tax isn't an automatic 'no', but is one negative factor in my analysis.

We had our Podio custom-built to meet our specific requirements, systems, and procedures.

However, despite trying many approaches, I have failed to consistently meet our accuracy and consistency requirements.Today, we use a hybrid solution.

@Kevin Bartel happy to meet up for a drink!

Now if it was me, I would have gone over myself to initially survey the problem and at the least meet the plumber over there to assess the damage.  

Was able to get a meeting with the seller and negotiated using evolving knowledge of construction and deal analysis in addition to discovering seller motivation through direct contact.

A popular Excel template is Vertex42 as it automatically includes spaces for property details, rental incomes, expenses, and a summarizing sheet.