If you have to look for an expense in four different systems it's hard, if you have account discippline and there is only one account you use to pay for rehabs, it makes searching MUCH easier.Having a bookkeeping service also helped us create the necessary discipline, because every time I would budge and pay a contractor with paypal now I have to explain to my BK what the heck happened.

Most likely, it’s a mix.What this means for housing and rentalsWhen job growth is slow but positive and unemployment remains relatively low, housing demand doesn’t disappear—it fragments.In environments like this, we tend to see:more roommates and delayed household formationstronger demand for affordable rentals and entry-level housingfewer impulsive buyers, but more intentional onesdemand shifting toward manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, healthcare, and industrial-adjacent employment rather than pure office rolesThat context explains many of the business and investment moves we’ve seen across the region.Corporate and industrial shifts shaping demandBrown-FormanBrown-Forman announced restructuring, closed its Louisville cooperage, and sold the 16-acre MacLean Avenue site after decades of barrel production.

Explain this forum https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/960/topics/1127261-anyo...

The lack of maturity goes to explain a lot of your posts.  

So sorry, I feel you, I own 3.Apparently the DST industry is full of Sponsors who take investors money and then disregard any responsibility for explaining themselves in a intelligent and respectful way to the investors that make their business possible.

In addition to the notice that is on the back of the application regarding "renting as is, no additional cleaning or repairs without written approval of PM" and other caveats, I also explain the actual process, basic factors for approval, the documentation they need to provide, cost and payment method for application and for move in should they be approved.If they have not followed all of the instructions, people with poor attitude and that are non-compliant are not a protected class  under fair housing, and they may be disqualified.

Affordability and Space Drive Renter DecisionsDespite rising rents nationwide, value-conscious renters continued to find the best deals in the South and Midwest.In 63% of large U.S. cities, renters could secure 1,000+ square feet for $1,500/monthTexas stood out yet again, delivering both space and affordabilityThe state led the nation with 44 ZIP codes offering luxury rentals below market pricingThis combination of affordability, modern amenities, and economic growth helps explain why Texas metros continue to outperform on both renter demand and investor interest.6.

So explaining why an investor (you) is preferable in their situation is critical.  

This place is turning into a clown show Explain.

When expectations are set clearly up front and systems are explained before move-in, tenants are far less likely to get frustrated later.