I don't think you need to be capable of setting up and customizing an entire accounting system to be a real estate investor. ...Go with something that's already configured out of the box for real estate investors (buildium, stessa, Digb) & get a CPA to help you with taxes.   

I’d love to connect with you or other investors in the area. 

I’m a new real estate investor based in Queens, eager to dive into the industry and make my first deal this year to build my portfolio.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned investor, BiggerPockets has a ton of resources to help you along the way.

Quote from @Sean Michel: Hey everyone,I am a certified real estate appraiser and investor.

I am a Cleveland RE investor.

If the market the house is in is conducive to STR, then it can be worth it, but in some circumstances and in some markets I think LTR still works better, but it is clear STR is taking a foothold as an option in the Investor mindset and we see that in the market and I think a pretty clear prediction is that STR will take a bigger and bigger share of the investment strategies of investors.

Raleigh investor here focused on short term rentals and creative real estate investing - harder but not impossible to cashflow here

I've been an investor in Fresno and Tulare county since 2011.  

I’m eager to learn, but want to get started right away, so I’m thinking of making a few investments with Spark Rental as a passive investor.