What is the best software for analysing purchase of rental/ investment property?
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REAP or REMS. It depends on which of the two you will concentrate on, investment / rental. You can go the following site www.dolfderoos.com and find information and a free trial there.\n\nHis books are very good, he know what he is talking about.\n\nMike
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quickbooks and myob are the best accounting softwares out there that i know of. they are worth the money and provide all the right tools for recording money etc....\n\n\nread some reviews on the net, just google it..\n\n"software quickbook review" or something
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Try some of the bigger rental chains websites.
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Quicken.  I have used both and Microsoft tries to keep up with Intuit but they aren't even close.
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google earth is good.  you can also use www.zillow.com its a website you can use to get property value info from.
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The answer to your question is Compiere since it's open sourced and can be easily customizable to suite your needs.\n\nYou can fine Compiere from http://www.wareprise.com/content/accounting-software.html
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The easiest and least inexpensive way is to use one of the various financial sites that monitor the market.  They all offer some form of portfolio tracker.  All you have to do is enter the ticker symbol and they will virtually do the rest.  If you check it on a daily basis, as long as you've calculated the mean purchase price, the portfolio tracker will give you your daily value.\n\nExcel is even a greater tool if you want to do graphical functions because it gives you a greater control of formulas and numerical values.
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I recommend it to everyone, even if you use an accountant.  My sister used an accountant.  I convinced her to let me use TT on her return.  I found that the accountant missed a big deduction related to her rental properties.  TT asks questions in a straightforward yet thorough manner.  And, it transfers data in from the previous year's filing.  I will say it costs way too much.  Watch for the best price around tax time.
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Try this website when looking for software:\nhttp://www.toptenreviews.com/\n\nThey have a section under utilities that might help...
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inquire-- that is just a question! If you are looking to acquire investment property the process is about the same as any purchase. Depending on credit, capacity, and the collateral every purchase is different. Your appraisal will have to have a rental page filled out and you will be required a much larger down payment as well as reserves. The application must show as investment property rather than owner occupied intentions. Many first time investors will buy the home as owner occupied and place their current residence into the rental market so they get better pricing on the mortgage. That is assuming you are not paying cash for the new purchase. \nGood luck to you!
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I have learned (unfortunately, the hard way!) that background checks are a must when renting properties.\nI use one of the best and most highly rated online services, and it is completely legal!!!\nNetDetective.com\n\nCost:  (Worth EVERY penny!)\n\n$29.00 For 3 Years Of \nUnlimited Access \n\n90 Day Money Back\nGuarantee \n\nGood luck and happy renting!
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If you have an idea of what needs to be done then you can check out places like Rent A Coder. This company specializes in providing an "escrow" service specifically designed for Computer, Programming and Internet related entrepeneurs and coders. They've been around for 5+ years. It's free for buyers. Basically you sign up and post your job requirements and then people bid on it. You look at their profile, and their bids and choose. Once the project is completed you market it as being done, you get the receivables and the coder gets paid.
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Best commercial rental database in the United States
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I would go online or visit a large book store as they have a variety of books as to real estate investment, the reference to NOLO is also a great resource, especially for California Landlord type references.\n\nYou may wish to contact a real estate brokerage, that has knowledge of investment properties or contact a local commercial brokerage such as a CCIM and see if you could interview a broker that could open a few doors for you.\n\nYou are wise to explore this specialty in real estate.
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Here is a very thorough and point-by-point comparison of these two products:\n\nhttp://financialsoft.about.com/od/reviewsfinancesoftware/a/MDel06vsQDel06.htm
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I recommend Quickbooks Pro. The software is relatively inexpensive but will do everything you need for a long, long time. It will help you set up an appropriate chart of accounts, and if you find you need to add accounts later, it is a breeze.
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Try QuickBooks, from Quicken, or similar - to be found in the business software section of a good bookstore or your local Best Buy.  Check out reviews at software trade sites or even at Consumer Reports, JD Power, etc.