I was also wondering if I have to declare these app fees as income on my tax return, since they are going (indirectly) towards the cost of tenant screening (i.e. not profit).

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Integrated you want everything systemitized, but it does not all need to be inside the QB app.

In my 1st post I would like to share the apps I use and find out what apps BP members are using.1) sign my pad- sign docs from your tablet or phone.2) foxfi- free internet hotspot.3) cam scanner- takes pic of doc and saves it as a PDF to your computer.4) dropbox- gives you access to your docs anywhere via the cloud first 2gb are free.I need a good office suite to read and make exel docs if anyone knows one.Also I need an app that edits PDF files.

Diversity is important, so in my particular case, I tend to aim for keeping app 70% of my portfolio in better areas/properties, to ensure a steady and reasonable flow of income, and get more "adventurous" with the other 30% (blue collar/industrial areas), which allows me to make bigger leaps and bounds when things go well, and doesn't hurt me too badly when those tougher tenants turn up (and they always do at some stage :)), since I've got a good base to cover those vacancies when they occur.

I would do a lease option assignment,First lease with an option from seller,Then market for a tenant buyer,Get a mortgage app of possible buyer looked at by a licensed mortgage broker,then assign the deal for an option release fee of 3% (based on today's comps).I close in an attorney's office.

I've also been reading real estate books on my kindle app on my phone.My experience in real estate thus far is owning a condo here in Orange County for the last few years and having roommates to ease the pain of the mortgage.

It's free, simple to use and there is a mobile app for it as well...ONE Caveat is both parties need to have a chase acct....Any of my tenants who have bank with chase I insist on them paying mem via quick pay.Chris

my rentals are in line with the comps and i always have issues filling them up. i have had one for over a week and have had quite a few showings, with no apps. people want either finished basement or another bathroom. which, will not happen.the home is prices at $1,100 and the one across the street is also mine and it's also $1,100. the current homes on the market are $1,200 and above.put it on as many websites as you can. then send the leads to your agent... ask her if she shows it to every person that calls or just talks to them on the phone.

I downloaded the PocketCast app on my phone for $1.99 and listen to a ton of free podcasts while driving (including the BiggerPockets Podcast).