Self-managing landlords lack purpose-built affordable accounting tools
Independent landlords managing small portfolios need accounting software that handles rent tracking, expense categorization, and tax preparation without the complexity or cost of enterprise property management platforms. Existing options are either too basic (spreadsheets) or too expensive for a 1–10 unit operator. The right tool at the right price point remains unclear to this segment.
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