If you are just interested in financial records, then think of it as a
business. Use business accounting software. Best to have a CPA set up your
record keeping for you so it is right from the get go.

Then get a file cabinet and have a file for each property. Might also want
to have a separate file for each renter by their name on the tab. I assume
you will be running background checks on each renter, using rental
agreements, keeping records of deposits, etc. You could make your own forms
for this and keep them in each renters file.

Since all this stuff starts with paperwork, it would be a lot more work to
enter all the information into a computer. Less work to use a file/paperwork
record system for each renter.

With Microsoft word, you can make a "table" with columns. 1st column renters
name, 2nd column property address, 3rd column renter's phone number(s). Then
you can sort this list by name, or by property address. (Highlight
everything in one column and then sort it.) So you could then have a
handy-dandy list of the names of renters for each property and their contact
info. Just keep the list updated as renters change.

My want to find a local landlord association. Here is a national
association... (search google.com for landlord association [your state])
http://nail-usa.com


"Steve Barker" wrote in message
I'm looking for suggestions for landlord software. Or do you just keep
records in a simple spreadsheet? We'll have probably 15 to 20 single
family houses by the end.

thanks!

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Steve Barker