Hey everyone — I’ve been building a lightweight rental management app in Microsoft Access, and I’m curious how many small landlords still use desktop tools like Access or Excel.I’m aiming to launch by late August, and it’s designed specifically for self-managing landlords who:Don’t want to rely on cloud softwareHate paying monthly subscriptionsJust want something simple that works offlineSo far, it lets you manage properties, tenants, leases, payments, and even shows reminders for things like late rent or expiring leases.

First Ward-Specific Home Repair Grants (T-HIP) Through local initiatives like the First Ward Action Council, homeowners can access up to $5 million in assistance for critical home repairs such as roofs and porches (wbng.com).4.

If my heirs have access to my linked bank account, and if my heirs don’t notify T.D. of my death, would it be safe to assume that as soon as there are no more automatic deposits going into that bank account that all the T-Bills and Notes have matured?

A lot of free online lease forms are outdated or don’t follow Texas landlord-tenant laws, which can leave you wide open to risk.Here’s what I recommend:✅ Lease Agreement: Start with the Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR) lease if you have access.

I can't help but notice that everyone that speaks against it are also very well vested into real estate, have easy access to loans, and plenty of capital.

Since these folks are "guests" of your tenants, it's possible that would fall under ADA, and it's possible you can disallow the dogs access to the property. 

Welcome, @Kathy T.

If in doubt, consult your state and local regulations or a legal professional.Steps to take:Secure the Property: You must ensure the property is secure, such as changing locks if necessary, to prevent unauthorized access while respecting the deceased tenant’s belongings.Notify Relevant Parties: Contact the tenant’s next of kin, executor, or estate administrator.

Let’s start off with the fact that if you are just working with equity then 25% of that equity has to stay in the property when you do a cash out refi (which is how I presume you would access your equity?).  

T Boone Pickins once said "The first million is the hardest".