the electronic keypad locks so don't have to deal with keysbut keep in mind batteries need to be changed like once a year

Another option is to put an electronic deadbolt on the front door with a non-locking door knob.

Timely because January 31st is the deadline.Sending 1099-NEC (formerly 1099-MISC) to contractors and vendors2024 update: While not directly related to sending 1099-NEC forms to your contractors, you may have seen the panic on social media about every $600 electronic payment reported to the IRS under a new law.

We signed everything electronically but our county won't accept it.

The meters are read electronically with 3g and you get great reporting in their water scope platform.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

E&O insurance, MLS fees, electronic lockbox fees, association dues, contract fees, every software agents use.Many of these fees could be close to doubling by the end of 2026.

I created an electronic google doc time tracker: Time LogContemporaneous time log of rental real estate activitiesActivity DescriptionTenant recruitmentTenant screeningNegotiating and executing leasesOverseeing repairs and maintenanceCommunications with tenants and vendorsTravel timeResearch for potential rental real estate (pub 925)Acquiring rental real estate (pub 925)Paperwork/bookkeeping/bankingResearch and purchase of materialsRent collectionEvictionOn-site cleaningBill paymentOther:Time SpentDateMM/DD/YYYYSubmit

Plenty exist for private lenders (which is what seller financing is) and can track payments and am tables and also do automatic electronic withdrawal (ACH debit) which helps improve the likelihood of getting paid promptly each month.

Leases are signed electronically (esign.com), and I set them up with RentRedi for deposit, cleaning fee, and rent payments.