Management Tips / February 28, 2025

Why Your Spreadsheet is Killing Your Property Business

Let’s be honest — spreadsheets had their moment. They were simple, flexible, and for a while, they got the job done. But property management isn’t a hobby — it’s a business. And like any serious business, you need systems that can grow with you. If you’re still relying on Excel or Google Sheets to manage rent payments, track maintenance, or calculate expenses, you're holding your business back.

The Hidden Costs of Spreadsheet Management

1. They’re Prone to Human Error

One typo in a formula, one accidental deletion — and your numbers could be completely off. With no built-in error checking, you’re putting your financial health at risk every time you update your data.

2. No Real-Time Collaboration

Try sharing a spreadsheet with a team or vendor and watch the chaos unfold. Edits get lost. Data gets overwritten. And you’re left untangling a mess just to answer a simple question.

3. Zero Automation = More Manual Work

Spreadsheets don’t send rent reminders. They don’t update balances automatically or notify you when payments are late. You’re doing it all manually — and that costs time you could be spending on growing your portfolio.

4. Limited Insights and Reports

Want to know your monthly cash flow? ROI per property? Expense breakdown by category? Spreadsheets can do that — if you’re a wizard in formulas. For everyone else, it’s a slow and clunky experience.


The Domuzen Advantage

Domuzen was built to replace the spreadsheet mess with smart, scalable, and automated property management. Here’s what you get:

  • Real-time dashboards with clean visuals and instant updates

  • Automated rent tracking and reminders

  • Maintenance request management tied directly to properties

  • Expense tracking and reporting that doesn’t require a finance degree

  • Multi-user access with role-based permissions for staff or partners

The bottom line?
Domuzen gives you back control, visibility, and peace of mind — so you can run your property business like a pro.