The renter can still unlock the unit using a key, but the app would provide the user with the following advantages: Ability to unlock the unit remotely Ability to delegate access to a family member or a friend Historical record of every time the unit was openedI have the following questions for owners of storage facilities: Do you think that the above points would add value to your facility?

What are some good and inexpensive/user friendly apps to help me manage my rental property?

I see that there are several apps available that allow the user to accept calls and texts and even call out using a specified business phone number.

Beware if you have the same name as another user. 

Can you install efficiency products on your water users?  

I'm also really bullish on Colorado Springs because of all the military bases, likely incoming Space Command, and value (compared to Denver metro).

We are living in this house and renovating it to bring it up to code and make the inside a bit more user friendly.

This shouldn't be an issue if you're selling to another investor but I assume it may be impact your ability to command market rate for it. 

I like the idea of leasing smaller offices to individual users. 

From my research I think my options are: 1) Upgrade to Quickbooks Enterprise with hosting ($130 per month), 2) Subscribe to an Intuit approved cloud hosting service to store the working QB file (seems about $65 per user per month), 3) setup a server within the office and connect all computers (not sure of cost but I imagine would require IT professional for setup and purchase of server), 4) continue storing working files in DropBox and risk file corruption.