Ideally, the right company will handle everything from cleaning and booking management to on-the-ground troubleshooting for guests when needed.

I try to trouble shoot over the phone but it doesn't always work.

I'm using 3rd party software to try and automate as much as my operation as possible, but I find myself troubleshooting way more than if I were using no management software at all.

I'm curious about your thoughts on using AI to fully automate maintenance requests, including renter requests, troubleshooting, and appointment scheduling, while providing personalized communication to residents.Would you consider trying such a solution?

It's easy . . . until it's not.Who will drive over and troubleshoot when a tenant reports an electrical problem? 

I just do my books once a month when I am infront of my computer.The big pro with Quickbooks(Desktop or Online) is that it is the market leader meaning most accountants will understand how to troubleshoot you if you have any issues.Best of luck.

Even if you fix the crack, if the window well is still filling with water, it's going to cause problems.So, you need to troubleshoot why the window well is filling with water, and fix that issue, in addition to the crack.The water in the window well is either rain falling in from above, or it's ground water rising up from below, or it's a leaking water main/sprinkler line or other plumbing...or, it could be all three of those things, or any combination.Good luck!

You could start an HVAC company that does installs and/or does trouble shooting when it's peak season.

@Ryan RuncheyAside from DIY approach and the outsourcing approach, there is a middle way, and it may be just be the golden path for many newer investors.There are companies that will set up your account, customize it according to your needs, train you on how to maintain your own books, and help with support or troubleshooting when problems arise. 

Have the tenant use the other bathroom for a while as you troubleshoot.