The only costs are hourly wages to an assistant to respond to the tenants if something comes up like a question about the online payment portal system or something else.

To make matters worse, the horrendous demographics mean that there's going to be a huge surplus of properties, accelerating the depreciation.

you got all the right advice above so it's just a matter of time.

You might want to do an online search for brokerages in your area that offer larger commission splits or a flat fee to their agents. 

Hi @Tyler Bolton I hope I can help clarify given I see a lot of muddled points of view on these matters online.  

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Quote from @Max Emory: Hey @Heidi Kenefick, for your master accounting software I recommend QuickBooks Online.

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These are features like online renter payments, tenant portal (for payments and work orders), help keeping track of work orders, tax reporting features, and accounting functionality.

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