I recommend QBO if you will be hiring a firm to help with the tax compliance and bookkeeping.

@Brian Lewis technically 90% of a property manager tasks can be done remotely (rent collection, maintenance request, bookkeeping...)

Essentially, I do my own taxes and book keeping with CPA oversight. 

I am currently using Excel spreadsheets for our rental properties and would like to know of some other options for REI Bookkeeping?

Familiar with either Tennessee or Florida regulations.Any help would be appreciated.Best regards,James Bookkeeper, tax preparer or tax strategist?

This would serve to reduce the headache of the bookkeeping by having all transactions consolidated and outside of your personal transactions.

What programs do you use to track your expenses, profits and losses for your various properties. I was considering Quick Books but am not a fan of the price tag. Is it worth it or is there something better?

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I'm looking for someone who does bookkeeping that doesn't charge a lot?

I'm in the market for a bookkeeper in Tucson, AZ who specializes in rentals and real estate-related accounts.