On some properties I have property management (they all seem to use AppFolio) on others I self manage with direct deposit and have a bookkeeper that handles the bills and gets everything ready for my accountant. 

This was an expensive PITA and had to be done twice since it's very sensitive to construction dust on walls.Apartments.com has been wonderful, easy and free for rent collection.Another website that I've also just gotten into for bookkeeping is  Stessa.com    Love it!   

(please tell me I'm full of BS, all you PM's, if this is not true)  That's the only way you can scale it up to hire all the people you need for Leasing, bookkeeping, etc, and to be able to have an after hours service to handle emergencies, so you can ride your harley on the weekends and sleep at night without being interrupted.Instead of taking all the time and headache of building a PM business, I'd use your money to find and buy and sell investment properties. 

You'll want have attorney's, a tax man, property management, bookkeeper, etc.

Can't wrap my head around this one.thanks in advance What bookkeeping system are you using?  

I'm kind of thinking you need to be an excellent bookkeeper or hire one if you can afford it with multiple homes...and also be very detail oriented. 

Just curious what platforms people are happy with who are managing and accounting multiple LLCS and properties.Currently using Buildium and QB but if theres a better mousetrap Id love to hear about it!!!

Up to date and knowledgeable bookkeeping will give you the raw and aggregate data points you’re looking to use.

In terms of a Book Keeper what do they actually do to provide value?

Then maybe some light bookkeeping depending how things go and I learn how my business can better benefit.Does anyone have any tips, suggestions or things to look for when working with a VA or a company that employs them?