@Gavin Welch do they break even because they are not physically down there managing it themselves?

Expect to spend an hour to do the "physical" rental analysis that I suggested.

I have been running my own design consultancy in New York for about 6 years, my specialty being both digital design (corporate branding, business cards, logos, websites, social media, and other marketing material) to physical design and prototyping (lighting, toys, and other day to day products).

It's also a good idea to keep physical copies of important documents in case of any issues with the software.I know someone that helps with startup companies such as yourself from offering discounts for QBO (he can go in depth to tell you which one is best for your budget).

Quote from @Chris Seveney:I've seen some big ones in the news, but they are always for large investor slumlords that have egregiously ignored the law (and warnings) for a long time, or Landlords that are downright evil (sexually assaulting women, physically attacking Tenants, etc.).The best protection: know and obey the law, treat your tenants honestly and fairly. 400 rentals under management, 13 years, and I've never been sued. 

If I make a mistake on a job and my name is on it,,I will go back and correct that work and even loose money on it to keep my good reputation,,,,Any Mojo can throw a couple rusty pipewrenchs,a propane torch and a couple 5 gallon buckets full of fittings in the back off a run down pick up truck,,,and bingo ,,,call himself an "instant plumber" with no liability insurance ,no plumbers license ,no bond ,and oh yeah,,,no physical address,,,and that fella will work for beer money and a box of chicken wings,,,,but theres a catch,,,if that guy screws up and flood for hose or God forbid ,,,leaves a gas pipe loose and blows the roof off your house,,,[yeah,ive seen it,,] you're probably going to have a hard time finding him,,,OH yeah by the way its impossible for these guys to pull plumbing permits for your job,,,you see you need a contractors license and workmans comp to pull those pesky ,,,these guys are on every street corner in Los Angeles,,,and yes,,,the charge and work for a Hell of alot less than $200 an hour,,,I hope this sheds some light on the subject Billy,and Im happy you like my posts,,,I really do want to help people here on BPDave DoyleLos Angeles

If I am distrusting the system I want some physical items.

I'm implementing it in our upcoming office because of open desking solutions, so that an agent isn't tied down to a physical phone, and they can log into the phone with an account to register the extension to that phone.These systems are not cheap.

I could require blood testing and physicals in my rental ap's and I think i would still be flooded, lol.

We cannot, and would not, ask what the human's physical or mental condition requiring the animal is.