.)* $550 Sump pump* $175 Landscaping (trimming, mulching, fill dirt)* $50 Safety (CO & smoke detectors; fire extinguisher)* $70 Utility costs during rehab $230 Misc (plywood; insulation)* $250 Tools/Rental equipment $550 TOTAL $27,720 *DIY jobs; the cost listed is for materials onlyI’m disappointed that we came in about $2,700 over budget, but the unexpected cost of replacing both bathtubs was mostly to blame.

I think Buildium sounds like a great tool to be using, but at only 6 units, I think there are just as efficient ways to manage property that won't cost $500 a year.  

I want to thank bigger pockets for the helpful tools and tips without you all I would have never closed.

It's a great tool and well worth the monthly subscription fee.For contracts, use the CAR form which you can buy at a local RE Board office, even if not a member or licensed.

Hang out here and you will learn, use the "Learn" tab in your tool bar to access a lot of good info.

From the tools, book recommendations and podcasts, this community is exactly what I need to get from where I'm at, to where I want to be.I'm a homeowner in San Diego, CA; the list of topics I need to learn in depth is at this point seems staggering, but I am chipping away at it day by day.

Aloha Michael,  Yeah gis.hicentral.com is a great tool, I need to get on there more and play around.

I'm hoping to utilize the tools and the people on this forum to hopefully create a long lasting and beneficial real estate empire!

With this information, you'll know how recent the data is and whether or not you're willing to trust it (as opposed to using the old "guess and hope" method).When you're logged in, just click on the green "Tools" button, scroll down to "Geographic Coverage", click on your state and you'll see the full list, with the date each county was last updated. 

Thanks for the welcome, I am definitely utilizing the tools available on BP.