Make sure your agent is able to show houses quickly with an electronic system or with has other agents to help show house.

I received multiple messages instructing me not to tell anyone it’s an Airbnb, restricted pool usage hours, had to pickup the key from a completely different location which made the check in more difficult (lock boxes apparently weren’t allowed on property- nor the ability to use electronic locks) and the experience overall wasn’t that great (even though the unit itself was nice).As an Airbnb owner myself I always struggle when I want to leave someone less than a 5 star review but my wife wants me to leave a 2 star.

But of course things changed with the advent of Amazon and electronic publishing. 

My style is tenants make direct payments to borrower electronically such PM does not look suspicious.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Cash flow was terrible, so that didn't really give me much encouragement to pursue real estate at the time..2013: Left the Navy, moved back to San Diego, got a regular job (electronics technician at first).

Electronics Engineer here.

Instead, the seller gets another mailing after I already sent him an electronic contract to docusign, so on the verge of getting the deal. 

Go to Etsy and search for "rental property tracker," and you will find hundreds of nice spreadsheets to track 10-20 rentals, usually for under $10.Software has extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

I own rentals and was an electronics eng/rep.Got into real estate and thought being a genius was enough - Then 2009-2010 happened.Found out I'm not THAT smart.