Is there 1 PM Software that also mobile-tracks Labor, Receipts, in addition to rent etc?

Is there 1 PM Software that also mobile-tracks Labor, Receipts, in addition to rent etc?

Real Estate Investor, Flipper, PM, vacation rental, Wholesaler · Athens, GA · Member since 2013 · 260 posts · 210 votes

Good problem but still a serious problem.

We have recently gotten very active very quickly on buying, rehabbing, partnering, hiring maintenance, etc. We opened a little Rentec account and although its cool, I want to know if there's a single PM Software / Solution that does all of the following:

1. Expenses: (similar to "Concur")

a. Receipt tracking - take a pic of receipt and assign to specific project.

2. Labor Management (Similar to "LaborSync")

a. Tracking - employees check in and log time at each project.

b. Payroll - Payment of subs and assignment to projects

3. Accounting tools similar to, or at least integrates with QuickBooks

4. A solid suite of PM software features (similar to "Rentec"):

a. Applications: Accepts online apps, background checks, etc

b. Tenant and Owner portals

c. Advertising: Integrates with Craigslist and own website

d. Tenant ability to submit maintenance request

5. PRICE is reasonable and SIMPLE to use.

We have 25 doors but about to add plenty more. Need to find one system and dedicate ourselves to the learning curve or we will drown in the details.

THANKS IN ADVANCE! This will make or break our business!

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  • App Designer · Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 124 posts · 31 votes
    12y

    That's pretty tall order, but a good one. I'll take some of these ideas into account that I haven't built yet. Thanks

  • Real Estate Investor, Flipper, PM, vacation rental, Wholesaler · Athens, GA · Member since 2013 · 260 posts · 210 votes
    12y

    Looking for feedback here... Perhaps

    @Marco Santarelli

    @Chris Clothier

    @Jay Scott

    @Jason Dillard

    Do you guys know anybody that uses a single software package to address all of these business management areas? Thanks.

  • Real Estate Broker · Greer, SC · Member since 2013 · 548 posts · 271 votes
    12y

    try basecamp

    Powerbroker

    Rent manager

    Don't know of any software that does it all.

  • Specialist · Orange County, CA · Member since 2008 · 2k+ posts · 623 votes
    12y

    Hi @Jack Tucker:

    Although our company doesn't use PM software directly, here are a few links I hope will help you:

    http://www.softwareadvice.com/property/

    http://online-property-management-review.toptenreviews.com/

    It seems difficult to find a good review or comparison site out there.

    Good luck!

  • Chris ClothierBusiness Member
    Rental Property Investor · memphis, TN · Member since 2009 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    12y

    Hey @Jack Tucker -

    I'm not sure one single program exists out there that does each of those tasks. We use PropertyWare and Salesforce.com and have custom built programs on the SF platform to meet many of the things you listed. But PW and SF do not have an API so they do not talk to each other. So, we are left with our custom built SF programs to manage the renovations and PW to manage the management.

    I know that is not exactly the answer you were looking for, but like you, we went looking and right now are making due with what we think is the best out there until we find a better solution that integrates everything.

    Chris

  • Wholesaler · Santa Fe Springs, CA · Member since 2009 · 219 posts · 83 votes
    12y

    Hi @Jack Tucker

    Can you define what you think is a "fair" price? I have also considered building something similar to this, but am a little hesistant, not sure if the demand is there to support the cost of development, in order to get a return on the capital.

    As @Chris Clothier mentioned, they have their own custom built systems, which I have found to be the case for many large companies, like Chris's. So, the market is really just the "medium" size business.

    What do you think?

    Brian

  • Contractor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2008 · 978 posts · 985 votes
    12y

    Timberline gets pretty close to what you want. Be prepared to shell out about 10-30k for it. (I guess Sage is calling it something other than Timberline now)

    For employee hour tracking, we use Exaktime. The system is absolutely 'the shiz' and we love the stink out of it... this is, however, quite a pricy solution.

    If you're running enough volume to make use of it, Buildertrend or Co-Construct are useful tools that won't cost as much as the Sage software solutions.

    Construction software, unfortunately, is rarely well-made and when it is... well, you pay the price for it.

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