This time around I did not take it to Kiavi since I did not like how they handled the revisions and did not want to provide any exceptions on pricing.

But you will never be more comfortable and be able to handle more curveballs than in your own backyard.

Some investors still prefer spreadsheets since they’re customizable, while others like the convenience of dedicated software.Are you looking for something lightweight just to track equity, or more of an all-in-one system that handles rent collection, maintenance, and reporting too?

You will have to be the merchant of record, and VRBO will not handle your taxes.  

I've generally seen 1-4 and then 5+ so curious as to what was driving the 1-5 and how the model handles the different mortgage types in its evaluation?

It wasn’t fancy, but it forced me to get organized.The change was real:- Rent started showing up on time- Repairs got handled faster without me being the midnight middleman- Lease info was easy to pull when tenants asked- Vendors got lined up with less scramblingNow I touch the property way less, and tenants think I got more responsive overnight.

It’s not a chatbot and it doesn’t sound robotic—it’s a natural-sounding voice assistant that:- Handles routine phone calls & inquiries 24/7 - Qualifies leads so you only spend time on high-intent sellers - Books appointments directly in your calendar - Always transfers to a human when a personal touch is needed This gives you more time for the “belly-to-belly” meetings that actually close deals.I’m looking for two things: 1.

Here are a few ways I use them for long-term rentals:Tenant Communication: handling inbound calls, screening applications, scheduling showings, and following up.Property Management Support: coordinating with contractors, managing maintenance logs, and tracking work orders.Back-Office Work: bookkeeping, updating QuickBooks, rent collection records, and reporting.Marketing & Listings: creating property listings, posting on rental sites, and monitoring inquiries.The biggest success comes from training them on your exact systems, not expecting them to build it for you.

Anyone has recommendation of a cost-effective structural engineering company that handles residential inspections without being too expensive?

Once set up, it handled the basics well, but like any system, there are trade-offs depending on your priorities.