We use quick books.

If I'm going to go through the effort to take the siding back and pull a window, I'm going to pull it completely, ensure the wrap is in-place correctly, blue shield, re-install and tape.I just had a tenant call this morning to tell me a window was leaking during all the freezing rain we had on the 23rd ... she thought nothing of it at the time, but today noticed a stain on the living room ceiling below this window.

Some other resources for you to check out:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/

I have had aspirations to invest in real estate for a number of years now and have read various books and internet resources, but I have yet to jump in and make anything happen.

I would recommend first reading The Ultimate Beginner's Guide I know you are not beginners but there's something in there for just about everyone.http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingSecond, go the the BP Store and buy the two books by J Scott, The Book on Flipping Houses and The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs.

If the former, it may be difficult, you'd just pick up the updates code book, and anything that's non conforming would fit the bill.

My goal is to acquire at least 2 properties (single family homes to triplexes) each year for about 5 to 10 years for the monthly income and be able to replace them with large apartment complexes still for the monthly income.I'd love to meet people in the area who philosophy align with mine or could contribute to achieving it or I could do the same, since while I may not have any real life experiences but I do have quite some book life experiences.I want to take the time to wish all of you a Happy Holidays and may 2014 be a awesome year for you all!!!

, and Audio versions of Real Estate Books on the way to and from work to utilize that time for your education.2.

@William T. yes I am very impressed with Keller's book.

I work with a lot of investors who feel they need to jump into multi-family properties because they hear it at seminars or read in books how well those properties can cashflow.