It is nice you know the software but the concepts are more important to know than the software, so you can read the financials to find what is wrong.

I’d love to hear what’s worked best for you, especially in balancing professionalism with tenant relationships.One thing I would highly recommend is using software (like Rentredi) that automatically charges late fees. 

Using a reliable software (not REPsTracker) to log your hours will help you build a solid record if ever reviewed by the IRS.

He has a special interest in inventory and manufacturing software for small businesses.

Engaging with other investors can provide real-world insights and opportunities.Workshops and Seminars: These can be invaluable for learning directly from industry professionals and for networking with fellow investors.Real Estate Software Tools: Familiarize yourself with tools like Zillow, Redfin, or PropertyRadar to analyze market trends and property values.Remember, the key is to continuously educate yourself and stay updated with market trends.

The obvious to choices would be between smarter contact and launch control, however, I would like to know if anyone has tried any other platforms besides those two that allow importing cold lists from other softwares like propstream.

QBO is great for REI as long as it's setup for it. 100% of our clients are REIs and 100% of them are managed in QBO in addition to their PM software, etc.Hope this helps in some way!

The reason QuickBooks seems so intimadating, or any software program for that matter, is because we are using a computer to enter in our income and expenses instead of a piece of paper and a pen. 

This reminds me of the spam folder of the software company that I work at.

Once they have a framework, they free up a huge amount of time so you can focus on strategy and scaling.If you’re running rentals in the Southeast, a VA can easily plug into your property management workflow as long as you give them access to your software (Buildium, AppFolio, RentManager, etc.).Happy to share more about how I structure training and oversight if that’s helpful.