Setup was effortful but manageable
Looking back, the pre-purchase phase involved quite a bit of effort, especially to understand what parts of setup were one-off and which would recur regularly. The initial setup required a good chunk of time and focus, especially with the onboarding software and database integration. However, once that foundation was laid, the ongoing maintenance was smoother and more predictable without needing repeated intensive involvement. Reflecting now, I'd say the initial effort was significant, but the investment paid off by reducing my daily hassle later on compared to what I expected going in.