What property management software or tools would you recommend for tracking rent payments, leases, and maintenance requests?

Quote from @Jarret Jarvis: @James Wise well the PM should have been auditing the electric every month if they have it in their names and are paying for it.

I’m struggling to understand why all of this is necessary just to use their property management software.

As this approach uses very little documentation, it is the least reliable methodology in preparing a cost segregation study.To see all of the steps included within each method, refer to Chapter 3 of the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide.What methodology has your company utilized?

CPAs often advise against pursuing this designation unless the time commitment and documentation are robust, as failing to qualify can result in IRS audits or penalties.The 500-hour rule pertains to material participation in specific real estate activities or businesses.

Just leaving it sit without any investment use might not be enough to establish your intent in an audit. 

Does anyone have any good ways or software to get better data?

Here is the email received"An internal audit has been completed for STR permits and our records indicate that your STR permit was issued in error due to exceeding the maximum 12.5% blockface density.

Leverage the CPA path: Your auditing and financial background will give you an edge when scaling.

Looking for any creative input on how something like this could be structured.Taking part of the purchase price of real estate as a charitable donation and using said deduction to lower your taxes is tantamount to sending a cover letter to the IRS with your return requesting an audit.