I did a search for property management software. These were helpful, but I am wondering what the latest current scoop is on this issue. What accounting and general programs are you all using for rental properties?
Thanks. You are all very helpful.
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I did a search for property management software. These were helpful, but I am wondering what the latest current scoop is on this issue. What accounting and general programs are you all using for rental properties?
Thanks. You are all very helpful.
I happen to make property management software at www.pcpropertymaster.com. It works pretty well and we are improving it constantly.
Josh, I will totally understand if you delete this post, but I hope not!
I just use Quickbooks Pro. It's inexpensive and does the job. I bought a program called Tenant Pro but have not used it. Anyone want to buy it cheap? Cost me $1000 and never touched it. The large firms that I've worked for use Yardi, MRI, Skyline.
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http://www.biggerpockets.com/online-property-management-software.html
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What is the advantage of these online programs? Do you people use them?
I went to Quicken's site and the user forum members say a lot of bad things about Q rental manager program.
I know others like Quick books for a regular business.
QBooks runs about $189 and I haven't had problems with it. Doing prop mgmt full time, its not as detailed as the ones that cost thousands that I've used at work. QBooks is good for someone with less than 100 units. You can separate your companies: i.e. ABC Co. has 20 units; DEF Co. has 2 units, etc. You can run each company as a separate checkbook or consolidate all the companies as one for tax purposes (in case some ownership entities are LLC's, corporations, etc. requiring separate tax returns). You can print your tenant bills at a touch. The expensive programs give you inventory control on supplies/materials, time control for employees, etc.