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For many landlords, the promise of making their lives easier is one that is hard to ignore but what is rental property management software?
In a nutshell, the software will enable a landlord to manage their property or properties wherever they are and at any time. It’s also important that they should be able to use any device when using the software.
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There’s a wide range of such software packages currently available and it will be confusing to many potential landlords about which one offers the best for them.
It’s probably best, and highly recommended, that they search out the ones that best suit their needs and can be trialled for free.
In addition, while some software programs will be aimed at landlords with one or two properties, it’s probably better to go with a cloud-based property management software offering, that will grow with the landlord should they decide to expand their portfolio.
Indeed, for some members of professional landlord organisations, it is possible to use software programs for free and for up to three tenancies as part of their membership.
Landlords looking for property mgmt software
Among the issues that should be inspected by a potential landlord looking for property management software is one that will accurately manage a tenancy.
There should also be one touch portfolio reports, integrated reminders for daily tasks and a comprehensive amount of storage available for every property.
However, it’s also crucial that the landlord chooses a software program that makes accounting a simple process too.
There’s no point opting for a landlord software program that doesn’t quite meet all of the landlord’s needs and particularly if it will not handle accounts.
This is where the landlord needs to understand terms such as ‘cloud connected’ which means the software is accessible from any device at any time since the landlord’s data is held securely at a remote location.
The landlord should also choose a property software offering that is not just easy to use but has lots of support offered as well. Indeed, it’s also helpful if there are plenty of good videos on the software provider’s website which explain in detail how tasks can be completed and how the software works.
Property management software
Most of the property management software offerings will provide a demonstration and it’s also possible to sign up to a free trial. However, landlords should be wary about handing any payment details over when doing so.
It’s important that the free trial is exactly that, without the landlord being caught up with a recurring bill they inadvertently have to pay.
Another, possibly more important element, when looking at a landlord software offering is the cost.
It would be fair to say that the costs for the software packages do vary and this is one instance where one of the best offerings is also the cheapest.
That’s going to be Landlord Vision which is available for £9.97 every month, ex-VAT, and which has an extensive list of features which will meet every landlord’s needs.
Among the offering is the ability to produce reports on rental income and expenses, cash flow, taxation as well as equity reports.
A well-designed landlord software management system
Also, among the features that a well-designed landlord software management system should deliver includes the ability to manage property and a portfolio effectively, keep track of expenses as well as recording the tenant’s references and proof of identification; again, Landlord Vision will provide this.
Some landlords will also need to keep a close eye on their loan and mortgage managements as well as their rental income and recording their supplier and contact details.
However, it’s also important that they have access to legal documents that are not just valid and well written but are also effective; some members of professional landlord organisations will also have access to their organisation’s legal papers as well.
Everything a landlord needs to do will be taken care of by the expertise delivered with Landlord Vision.
Finally, while there are free landlord software packages available, it is also worthwhile doing some research and looking at some of the reviews of the available packages.
It will soon become apparent that Landlord Vision is among the best rated and most warmly reviewed by experts who understand what a landlord is looking for and what they need the software to do.
In addition, free packages may lack of the detail and focus that the landlord is looking for, particularly when tracking repairs and maintenance, for instance, so it will pay dividends to spend a small amount every month to get an effective package.
For more help and advice for any landlord wanting to know about rental property management software and what it can do for them, then contact the experts at Landlord Vision.
