That's correct, I spend $140 per month on QBO ($90 for one LLC, and $50 for the other) plus my bookkeeper that averages about $500-$600 per month.Great idea, and yes I would do a trial for a few months using both.

It is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier.

sadly its a stain on our industry right now.

That is going to be the best way to meet others in the industry from that market. 

A little about me: My husband and I live in the SF Bay Area, we have a 3 year old and a newborn and we both work W2 jobs in the biotech industry.

Sure, we can say we have a 98% rent collection rate or that most tenant placements average 27 days etc etc but notice the "most" or "average".

HelloOver saturated STR in Ohio markets have caused many STR to drastically lower costs to as low as  $100 for entire bedroom home.My are higher and I'm not competitive with the lower cost Abnbs.I also feel hotel industry are mass building new hotels to compete with str. 

An industrial condo for $450k built out as a brew pub (know anyone that wants to run one?).

Other industries are getting billions and the government has not even implemented polices that amount to theft of their property. 

I’m willing to put in the time and effort to learn and grow in this industry, but I could really use some guidance on where to start.