When Landlords Should Stop Using Excel
Signs that it's time to upgrade from spreadsheets to proper property management software.
Excel Is Fine. Until It Isn't.
There's no shame in using Excel for your rentals. It's free, you know how to use it, and it works.
Until it doesn't.
5 Signs It's Time to Move On
1. You've Forgotten a Payment Due Date
Not because you're bad at your job. Because you have too many dates to remember.
The fix: Automatic reminders that don't rely on your memory.
2. You Can't Find That Document
"I know I saved the lease somewhere..." Sound familiar?
The fix: Documents organized by property, searchable, always accessible.
3. Your Spreadsheet Has Too Many Tabs
When you need a map to navigate your own file, something's wrong.
The fix: A system designed for multiple properties from the start.
4. You've Made a Formula Error
And only discovered it months later. Now you're not sure if any of your numbers are right.
The fix: Software that does the calculations for you.
5. A Tenant Dispute Made You Wish You Had Better Records
"But you said..." "No, I never said that..."
The fix: Complete history of every interaction, timestamped and stored.
What's Next?
You don't need enterprise software. You need something simple that handles:
- Rent tracking
- Document storage
- Maintenance requests
- Payment reminders
That's exactly what Rentigo does. Built for landlords with 2-25 properties.
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