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.

Trying to assess the best strategy on what people are typically doing whether its 2-4 night min stays during off-peak with lower occ or is it typically MTR / 28+ day stays until summer?

I would a standard lease, deposit and have them prepay for the stay.

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

Even if you start by buying in your own name and later transfer ownership to your LLC, the structure will help you stay organized and better prepared for financing future investments.Remember: real estate investing isn’t just about buying properties — it’s about building long-term wealth, creating options, and developing the confidence to manage your own portfolio.

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.

For example our clients who ate paying us are not the people staying in the house.

So yes highly recommed you stay as far away from this scam artist as possible, as he comes across as so genuine and sincere.

Please stay far away from Calm Investments and anything that Malcolm Pointon is attached to.

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?