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.

I've found lots of templates online, so I think I'll be ok. 

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.

QUESTIONABLE- Best Buy over $1,000 (maintenance visit soon after noticed two new TVs and Xbox consoles in kid's bedrooms) POOR CHOICE- Numerous purchases from online women's store selling wigs, "interesting clothing" & such (yes, we looked up the website) POOR CHOICE- Numerous cash withdraws of $400-$500 at Detroit casinos.

To find a home inspector, you can look online via homeadvisor or thumbtack. 

I use QuickBooks Online for all of my clients.

You should NEVER use an online template as most of those are easy to trample if need be.

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I have looked around online, but haven't had any luck yet, i have local real estate agent there, but they are not expertised on those distressed properties.  

Setup costs vary: Tier 1 (online services like LegalZoom) costs $50–$300 plus state fees (~$99 in Ohio), Tier 2 (with an attorney) costs $500–$1,500 for tailored structuring, and Tier 3 (with a specialized attorney and CPA) starts at $2,500 for complex setups.LLC will not save any taxes and would still be reported in your personal taxes if LLC is SMLLC.