"Super customizable, yeah, but I spent way too much time tweaking templates instead of actually tracking payments..."
I can relate to this completely. When I was managing payments for a recent renovation project, I initially tried Airtable, thinking it'd simplify things. But before long, I found myself caught up in linking tables and creating elaborate views rather than actually keeping track of invoices. Eventually, I switched back to a basic spreadsheet—just columns for dates, amounts, and contractors—and it made my life way easier. Sometimes simpler really is better...
Haha, been there myself—spent hours setting up a fancy Notion dashboard only to realize I'd barely entered any actual payments. Do you think we get sucked into customizing because it feels productive, even when it's not?
Haha, totally relate to that. Customizing dashboards feels productive because you're technically "doing something," but it's easy to lose sight of the actual goal—tracking payments. I've found it helps to start super basic: just a simple spreadsheet or table first. Enter your payments consistently for a couple weeks, then slowly add customizations only if they genuinely save you time or clarify things. Keeps you focused on what's actually useful instead of just what's pretty...
Fair points, but honestly, I've found that starting too basic can sometimes backfire. A simple spreadsheet sounds great until you realize halfway through your build that you're juggling multiple vendors, change orders, and unexpected costs. Suddenly, your "basic" spreadsheet becomes a chaotic mess. Personally, I'd suggest investing a bit more upfront—maybe a dedicated tool or app that's specifically built for construction loans. Saves headaches later when complexity inevitably ramps up...
Good points, but honestly, dedicated apps aren't always the magic bullet either. I've seen people get overwhelmed with overly complicated software—especially if they're not tech-savvy. My advice would be to start with a spreadsheet, but structure it smartly from day one: separate tabs clearly labeled for vendors, change orders, payments, and unexpected costs. Then, if things start getting messy, you can easily transition to a specialized app without losing your mind (or your data)...
