Credit card transactions still have to be entered manually.We actually use QuickBooks Online (QBO) for our accounting since it gives us more flexibility and reporting options.I’d also love to see an in-app calling feature (right now it’s text only).More flexibility to create custom CRM statuses would be nice too.I haven’t tried many other platforms yet, but for now AppFolio covers most of what we need pretty well.

Our concern is restarting the mortgage at a higher rate and larger balance, but finishing the ADU would immediately create $2,700–$3,200/month in rental income, improving DTI and helping us eventually rent out both the ADU and main house and then buy another primary.

Bank-issued CRE debt jumped 85% year-over-year, creating one of the most competitive lending environments in recent memory.Nationwide, CRE loan issuance by banks has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.

Quote from @Lydia Winn: I get where you’re coming from — it is hard to get solid tenants in lower-priced homes, and everyone’s looking for ways to create more stability.

For investors and operators, this reinforces a clear trend:  supply pressures and shifting renter demand are creating a softer pricing environment heading into 2026.

I’m expanding my experience in the note investing space and wanted to connect with others who currently hold or create notes.

While some alternative lenders may still offer 35- or 40-year amortizations privately, these are not mainstream and typically carry higher rates and stricter conditions.These global examples show a clear pattern: ultra-long mortgages may temporarily make housing more affordable, but they rarely create healthy long-term financial outcomes.

Create demand early.• Set clear house rules upfront.

As we continue to scale, we have learned that keeping more of the process in house creates a smoother experience for everyone involved.We are now adding brokered hard money lending to better support our clients with fast and reliable financing.

Keeping it as a rental can create very low taxable income while the property continues to appreciate.