While PM platforms do include modules for tracking work orders and other tasks, they often lack the comprehensive team communication capabilities found in dedicated project management tools.

Looking forward to this adventure. 

Assess if you have enough time for tasks like tenant screening and maintenance.Expertise: Professional managers know landlord-tenant laws and property maintenance best practices.Cost vs. benefit: Weigh management fees against potential savings and efficiencies professionals might offer.Property location: Distance from your home to the property matters.Number of units: More properties increase management complexity.Stress tolerance: Consider your comfort level with tenant interactions and problem-solving.Long-term goals: Professional management can free you to focus on expanding your real estate portfolio.

He is able to categorize transactions, reconcile accounts, send out owner statements, pay vendors, p&l reporting, and other bookkeeping tasks.

Hospitable integrated with pricelabs and my smart lock.I find hospitable to be very easy to use and reliable. it’s not as robust as some, but does the basic tasks really well

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

I can definitely say that while the bigger fire we had was a pain... it actually worked out really well... in the end we had a much improved property, and we stepped in and did as much of the work we could do ourselves that the insurance company was compensating us at  'retail' rates for... like painting, and replacing cabinets, and other simple tasks.  

A property management company can handle these tasks efficiently, allowing property owners to reclaim valuable time.- Tenant Relationship Management: Property management companies act as intermediaries between landlords and tenants, handling rent collection, lease enforcement, and tenant communications professionally and diplomatically.- Legal and Regulatory Knowledge: Property management companies stay updated on local landlord-tenant laws and regulations, ensuring that all aspects of property management, including tenant screening, are conducted in compliance with legal requirements.In conclusion, tenant screening is a cornerstone of successful property management, contributing to tenant satisfaction, property upkeep, and financial stability for property owners.

The basic admin tasks that all of us have to do can take up a lot of our time, keeping us away from the high value work we should be focusing on.

Things that are within my skillset include: electrical (unlicensed), IT networking, cyber defense, and any handyman tasks.