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Brendan OBrien's Articles in Personal Finance

  • Landlord Tips - Avoiding the Huge Costs of Tax Preparation
    There are ways for landlords and property managers to really reduce their tax prep bills without adding a lot to your workload. The key is to organize accounting documents in a way that will let your tax advisor (or yourself, if you do your own business taxes) prepare your return in a lot less time.
  • Landlord Tools for Organization
    Along with a strong work ethic and a lot of patience, the most important trait for a landlord is organization. You need an organizational system that you can update quickly, get information from easily, and keep all your records secure.
  • Property Management Software - What to Look For
    While many property managers still use Excel spreadsheets or a pencil and paper to manage their investments, there are much better tools available. The property management software you choose should be flexible, inexpensive and easy to use.