I am 23 and I make $65,000 a year as a software engineer with no debts and around 20k saved up.

I am in the process of considering property management software and wanting to hear from others how they got a good majority of their tenants to switch to paying rent online instead of writing checks.As we have rental offices at our properties, most tenants just drop off handwritten checks there (we even have a mail-slot for after hours), so there isn't that much work involved.  

I would either keep great records in excel or get an accounting software packaging that can compile reports that will be easy for your CPA to use.

Historically I've not had a separate account set up in my personal finance software (Quicken) to track the escrow account.

Can i continue using online tax software (H&R, turbotax, ect...)3.

Does anyone have any recommendation for a small number of units and property management software?

Keep in mind that even if you do qualify, claiming a business with zero income yet substantial expenses is an IRS audit flag.

Plus, the Airbnb software will list instant book rooms higher in the search results when guests are searching for a place to stay.5) Change something about your room profile every few days.

Some people don't mind this, others are bothered and use backup heating systems to get faster heat-up times, or just keep their heat pumps set to the same temperature 24 hours a day.Definitely pay for an energy efficiency audit, the kind that checks insulation and air sealing, before you pay for any efficiency upgrades.

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