Both give you camera access, door/window sensors, and app-based control for under $25 a month, or even self-monitor for free.

Love this setup — totally agree that solid systems are what make the business actually scalable.

Plus, the new systems flag activity during time periods so you don't have to look through all 24 hours to find movement.

You can’t treat MTR guests like hotel guests — but you also don’t need to run a full-blown tenant application either.I use a middle-ground screening system that keeps things professional and simple:-Verify employment or assignment letter (nurses, project workers, relocations)-Confirm ID + previous landlord or housing reference-Require a refundable deposit or insurance coverageThe goal: balance safety with speed.

I control the controllables.

Since it is a lottery based system, and whoever applies must follow certain first time buyer requirements, it actually helps the people that need it the most while also controlling the buyer demand (luck of the draw). 

You will likely need your own system to capture the rental information along with costs that you pay for separately(Utilities, bank fees, interest, taxes, insurance, etc)If you have one property, I would prolly just use excel, especially if you have a PM company managing the property.

In both, the early days are all about survival: stretching every dollar, building systems, making mistakes, learning, and repeating.Real estate is no different.

This is the efficiency component in a capitalistic system.

Learn the system that all people, accountants, CPAs and all are going to use which is quickbooks so you know it and it can be transferred easy when you are ready to move from self managing to bookkeeper to accountant.