i'm a new investor and my question is What do seasoned investors use for organizing information?For example:1. Keeping information on Contacts for Buyers & Sellers?  Do you just store in your smartphone or is ther...

Quickbooks seems to be a very popular tool for tracking income and expenses, however, before I commit to Quickbooks... in your opinion, what is the biggest disadvantage of using QuickBooks for rental properties?

Just curious if anyone knows what do it yourself tax software would be best for a condo where I have one roommate (I own the condo, he is renting a room from me). I've always used TaxAct in the past before I started r...

Ok, I know we all have fears about this real estate investing adventure we are on. I feel I have a good base knowledge of how to buy houses and what to look for. I have found a lot of good deals but hesitate on pulli...

Hi All!I’m still relatively new to the real estate world, so this might be a simple question, but I appreciate all feedback.I have been in my primary residence for about a year, and refinanced a few months ago. My app...

I'm a new investor in California (2 properties under my belt) looking to expand outside of CA. I am following a buy and hold strategy.  I am curious if anyone can recommend a great deal analysis software program. Some...

HiJust realised I had better introduce myself before I get entirely lost in the volumes of reading available in here. I found this forum via a recommendation from @EngeloRumero a fellow Aussie whose successes I've bee...

Do you guys take photos and document the condition of your rentals when a tenant moves in and also moves out? If so, why or why not? 
Do you allow the tenants to see those photos if they ask or dispute a charge when ...

How do you guys keep track of your portfolio financials? Cash flow per unit, how much is left on mortgage per unit, etc. Lay everything out in Excel or do you use an app?