The "Ideal" Model: If you could have a perfect, always-up-to-date analysis model, what would it do that your current spreadsheet doesn't?

Hi Mark, there are definitely a lot of helpful tools out there and it is a good idea to consider an option which allows you to collect rent much quicker than those others but still provides other rental management tools you might find valuable (again, not to knock Cozy or these other tools like Tellus), but you can easily keep track of who paid what and on which date with a tool that is reliable and processes payments faster.

The key is really knowing your sub-markets and staying up to date on local regulations.

In my experience about 90% of the time the anticipated completion and move-out date doesn't end how were thought when started.

Part of that is my "fault" - we go down in the winter to take care of the place, make repairs, updates, etc, and that is a prime season so I'm taking potential rental dates off the calendar that way - but even typical good months have been off.

Layer a shared folder or Trello/Notion board per property for docs, due dates, and turn scopes, and set three recurring touchpoints: delinquency check on the 6th, vacancy/marketing review weekly, and a monthly performance snapshot with photos and invoices.

The cabins are dated and I would put them at a 3 out of 10.   

@Mani Sundaresan In case no one else chimes in, I will give you my experience (albeit dated).

I prefer reliable lenders who hit dates over a slightly cheaper quote that risks an extension or fallout; a thousand bucks saved is nothing if you lose the deal .

., schedule showings, & handle applications.Tenant Screening: Perform background checks & qualify select tenants based on predefined criteria.Tenant Move-In: Finalize leasing agreements, confirm move-in dates, conduct inspections, & collect rent & deposits.Rent Collection: Handle rent payments, late notices, & enforce late fees.Evictions: File paperwork, represent the owner in court, & coordinate with law enforcement.Legal: Advise on disputes, refer to attorneys, & ensure compliance with relevant legislation.Inspections: Conduct regular property inspections & send owners reports.Financial Management: Make payments (mortgage, HOA, etc.), maintain records, provide tax reports, & offer cash-flow statements.Maintenance & Repairs: Oversee maintenance, hire contractors, & monitor repairs & larger projects.Tenant Move-Out: Inspect, report on damages, return deposits, clean the unit, & re-list the property.** PM's - let me know if I missed anything!