Spreadsheet, software, or something else?

Spreadsheet, software, or something else?

I started with the Simple Start plan, but as I learn more about the software, I realize that to effectively classify income and expenses per unit, I need to use Classes and Locations, which are only available on the higher-tier plans.I’ve seen suggestions to use units as customers as a workaround, but I’m curious if anyone else has tried this approach or has recommendations for managing multiple units in QuickBooks with the Simple Start plan.Looking forward to your feedback!

PayPal Business integrates directly with QuickBooks Online if that is your accounting software of choice.

Based upon the screenshots of the software it looks like Investor's Edge software is just a white label of Propstream. 

I came across this software that seems to do it for just $650.    

The numbers we’re seeing: Turnkey duplex~6% cash-on-cashStable rental areaMostly banking on long-term appreciation + buying localSelf-managing  My goals: Learn operations/management hands-onIntroduce tech and systems (property management software, digital leases, automated rent collection, better bookkeeping, etc.)Eventually scale into our own LLC and grow the portfolio  Since this is my first real step into investing, I’d love some feedback from those who’ve been through something similar: Does this seem like a smart way to get started?

If do ourselves, wondering if a quality handyman, basic management software, and resources for an OH lease and tenant screening framework would be sufficient. 

That’s usually the cleanest way to implement it.Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), 100% bonus depreciation has been permanently restored for qualified property acquired and placed in service after January 19, 2025.However — and this is the key nuance — for a look-back cost segregation, the applicable bonus rate generally ties to the original placed-in-service year, not the year you order the study.That actually works in your favor:2020 was a 100% bonus year2021 was a 100% bonus yearSo the 5-, 7-, and 15-year components identified in your study would generally still be eligible for 100% bonus treatment, assuming you didn’t previously elect out.Bonus only applies to assets with a recovery life of 20 years or less — so the 5/7/15-year components qualify.

My assistant then categorizes expenditures dedicated to each property in Baseline Software, pretty organized this way.