Now it used to be if you got a job with the government and could count on a fat pension then life could be good and with a few rentals excellent.

Here's an article with things to consider when selecting a cost segregation company.

Use tools like BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator and Excel templates.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

But, excel is totally fine in the beginning (in addition to your PM software to capture transactions outside of the properties).We use QuickBooks Online exclusively for all of our REI Clients.

They charge $1000 if you buy one of their pre selected properties.

Hi Craig, excellent question! 

In most cases, the contingent fee option is selected because litigation is expensive and most plaintiff's cannot front the costs.

I wanted to see if there was anyone out there that has used Microsoft excel to keep track of the ROIs of there properties?

You ask an excellent question on location.