It was painful learning experience.

Hopefully that will keep the Brokerage afloat for a while as I learn other aspects of the business.Charlie: I already looked into IDX... and you are right, no need to reinvent the wheel.There are some growing pains that REBNY (NYC's Real Estate Board) is having right now as they just revamped their MLS database.BTW, the programmer with time on their hands is me.

The boards can be swapped out , it is a bit of a pain, but better than replacing a whole floor.  

The Smog was pretty bad and the traffic situation seemed painful.

It might take you a while and trim is a pain but the *actual* cost of paint isn't high. 

Hit your thumb with a hammer if you must inflict pain upon yourself, but don't worry about this "deal".

Snow removal is a pain, and I know some Maine landlords who no longer include it in the rent.

The added commute to work was a pain. 

Well, I had hoped that 2018 would be better for our rentals than 2017, last year was very very painful, but we're not off to a good start. 

Using a software will give you quick access to reporting and compare months, quarter, year and so on.An investment of $200 is nothing compared to the pains you will experience at tax time or even getting a loan.