I easily keep everything organized in excel without having to pay over $1000 per year for QuickBooks.I have one business bank account (for Non-IRA owned properties) but everything is categorized per property in Excel.My CPA says every year I am one of his most organized clients.

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The most accurate or cleanest method is one bank account per LLC, but that is tough if you are solo with 20 properties and do not have a full back office function for each.

Check with your local Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to see if there are any upcoming developments such as highways, rail lines, or zoning changes that could affect your site.These are the questions I run through my head every time I look at a new opportunity.

it's a function of your leverage.I would probably not focus on one particular area because of lack of inventory. 

.: I want to organize my business books better to be able to quickly apply for loans, LOC, share with an accountant, file taxes, etc.

I would say I know where everything is and it is documented, however I am trying to find a better / more organized / automated system.

Hi @Suhaib Rehman, you might look into leasing it to a small group home operator, nonprofit, or care-related organization, they often sign multi-year leases, handle upkeep, and pay slightly above-market rents for stable housing.

They know what’s deductible, how their income flows, and when to get professional help before it’s too late.If you’re scaling your portfolio, spend as much time building your systems as you do finding your next deal.That’s where real freedom (and real profit) comes from.Curious — what’s one thing you wish you’d done differently to stay more organized as your portfolio grew?

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