Hi everyone,My name is Marcos, and I’m based in Sarasota, FL.I’m starting a new venture focused on high-end custom interiors, including architectural woodwork, built-ins, wall panels and stone feature walls.Although I’m new as an entrepreneur in this specific market, I have hands-on experience in the trade and a strong background in custom execution and premium finishes.

I bring experience navigating complex acquisitions and supporting investor strategies here in Florida's Gold Coast. 

With 14 doors and plans to scale, Quicken can start to feel limiting.From the way I look at it, the main differences between platforms are how much automation you want versus how hands-on you prefer to stay with bookkeeping and reporting.Options like AppFolio, Buildium, or Rentec Direct are commonly used once things get more complex, especially for tracking performance across properties.

Officially a featured lender as of today.

I'm at that odd stage where you have a bunch of rentals (mainly single family and duplex types) and want to move into commercial since I can see the ease you can make some real money by making a decent complex into a great one. 

Welcome to BiggerPockets, and thank you for such a clear, well-structured introduction.You’re navigating a situation many investors encounter later in their journey: strong equity, complex property condition, and multiple strategic paths.A few framing thoughts that may help:When a property needs heavy rehab, the central question is rarely “flip or hold.”It’s whether the numbers remain stable under conservative assumptions.Renovations almost always expand beyond initial estimates - not because contractors are unreliable, but because older properties tend to reveal hidden layers once work begins.Running scenarios with wider rehab buffers, longer timelines, and softer exit values can help you quickly see whether the opportunity is resilient or fragile.On the hold vs sell discussion:Adjacent properties can create real long-term advantages - operational efficiency, simplified management, and future optionality.

Also, there is a nice feature now where you can opt tenants into "liability-only" coverage (offered by a Buildium-affiliated company) and automatically bill them back monthly.

The key is neighborhood selection and property management that screens tenants and protects assets.Good operators avoid trouble by:Buying in B-class or strong C pockets, not the weakest blocksDoing thorough tenant screeningInstalling smart devices / enhanced security features (not expensive)Having a responsive PM team to handle issues earlyBad management is what turns a decent area into a nightmare.

In a market this competitive, it feels like creativity helps most when it’s paired with discipline on entry price and downside, not just complexity for its own sake.

Mike,Features are very similar for QuickBooks Online vs Desktop Pro.