Delayed payments driving me nuts—does this ever get easier?

It doesn’t really get less chaotic, but you do get better at riding the waves. The folder is your best friend... mine’s practically a scrapbook at this point.

Couldn’t agree more about the chaos—my 1920s place has taught me that “organized” just means you know where the receipts are when things go sideways. I used to think I could out-plan the mess, but now I just try to document everything and laugh when the plumber finds another surprise in the walls. You’re right, it’s not about being uptight, it’s just self-preservation.