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Kelly Schroeder Do You Allow Month-to-Month Leases? Why or Why Not?
25 November 2025 | 13 replies
That risk often outweighs the benefits.So as an organization, we usually advise our clients to stick with year-long leases unless there’s a very specific reason to go month-to-month.
Donald B. Record keeping system
25 November 2025 | 7 replies
You can create projects for each property or LLC and keep all notes, deadlines, and completed tasks organized in one place.QuickBooks Online is the go-to for financial recordkeeping.
Srinivasa Subramanian Top 5 Mistakes Landlords Make (and How to Avoid Them)
11 November 2025 | 1 reply
Whether you use spreadsheets or software, organization is key to profitability.Delaying communicationWhen tenants reach out, quick responses build trust and reduce turnover.
William Thompson What Most Investors Forget After the Refinance (The “Silent Killer” of BRRRR Deals)
12 November 2025 | 3 replies
Everyone talks about the excitement of the refinance — pulling cash out, locking in new terms, and getting ready to repeat the process.But here’s what I’ve seen a lot of investors forget:What happens after the refi matters just as much as before it.Once you refinance, your numbers change — your basis, your loan interest, and your depreciation schedule.Most people never revisit their books or update their records after closing, and it slowly creates a mess.You’d be surprised how often investors forget to:Recalculate depreciation based on new cost basisAdjust their loan amortization and interest deductionsTrack how much cash was actually pulled out vs. reinvestedThose little details might not seem important now, but they can cause major confusion (and extra taxes) down the line — especially when you go to sell or refinance again.The BRRRR method works beautifully if your backend systems stay clean.So when the refi funds hit, take a breather, update your records, and make sure your financials tell the full story.That’s how you stay scalable, organized, and audit-proof.Curious — how do you stay on top of your numbers after the refinance?
Emily R. Business bookeeping for real estate investing
5 November 2025 | 17 replies
.: I want to organize my business books better to be able to quickly apply for loans, LOC, share with an accountant, file taxes, etc.
Karla Sosa Property management software experience
30 November 2025 | 11 replies
I've found it very easy to use and helping with keeping everything organized
Ryan Rollins how to landlord correctly?
7 November 2025 | 8 replies
It’ll make taxes and bookkeeping way easier.Use property management software — something like Baselane can help you collect rent online, automate reminders, track maintenance, and organize receipts all in one dashboard.
Brian Siedenburg Help/Advice for New Landlord - Potential Eviction Situation
23 November 2025 | 5 replies
Often times there are charitable or government organizations that will pay rent for a month or two to help people get on their feet.  
Matt Seabrook E-commerce and dropshipping good or bad idea?
17 November 2025 | 14 replies
In my opinion, staying highly organized and building systems/processes is the most viable part of dropshipping.
Akshay Patel Finding Property Manager
30 November 2025 | 7 replies
Ask for sample reportsGood PMs should show you what their monthly owner statements look likeIf you interview 2–3 property managers with the questions above, you’ll usually see which one is organized, efficient, and proactive.Also if you want to use doorloop directly  it's always the better choice here the link to their website.DoorloopHope this helps, and good luck with the property in Smyrna!