I tried for 2 years now to work with bookkeepers. After 4 keepers I decided to do it myself in April of this year. I am glad I did. I know my numbers well and have learned a lot. I am going to consolidate my credit cards to make my life easier starting Jan 1st 2026. On the flip side back in May of '25 I started separate bank accounts for each property. It is a little bit of overhead at first, but now the bookkeeping is so much more organized and efficient. No more hunting through memo's or staring at statements to see what came from where. Everything is organized the minute it is funded or deposited. For me it is the best way to go! I also paid for the next tier up with Quickbooks Online for a few features like adding classes. I created a class for each property. I also can break out my Padsplit properties separately so I can see just how they are doing on their own.

Howdy all, I would like to know what market you invest in. I am assuming you are doing rent by room since you are in this group, but if your not, mention that also. Maybe you are just interested in it. I like it for the cash flow, but also the stories of the peoples lives that change because if it.

I had popped down to 75% vacancy recently, but back up to 83% and climbing. I market via FB and TurboTenant. If you guys have any feedback on my ad I would appreciate any pointers you have. Marketing is my weak point! :) LOL https://rental.turbotenant.com/p/334-horseshoe-ave-gilbert-az/2114062

The 24 Padsplit units are performing well, but a few move outs all at once. Bummer. The solo project "non Padsplit" is slow going but worth it in my opinion since they are 1 year leases. 3 of 8 signed and filled. 5 more to go.

Recommendations on motion light switches? Thinking of just getting the home depot ones but wanted to know if there's any IOT ones that could be better later down the road when scaling? Or maybe not worth it? Trying to solve the tenants leaving lights on sometimes issue. Will also be getting timer switches for the exhaust fans