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What Is The Difference Between Repairs vs. Improvements? Maintenance is one of the largest expense categories for landlords. From regular upkeep to larger projects, keeping rental properties in top condition requires a significant investment of your revenue. Fortunately, most of these costs are tax deductible. However, correctly categorizing and deducting maintenance expenses—whether they’re repairs or […]

Rental Operating Expense If you’re a rental property manager, there’s no doubt that having your work and investments officially classified as a ‘business’ is the best scenario for tax season. The process of being considered a business by the IRS—which we cover in more detail in another article—grants you the opportunity to deduct a number […]

Your Guide To Landlord Tax Classifications Understanding your IRS classification for tax purposes is crucial when managing rental properties. This classification determines which deductions you can claim, influencing your overall financial strategy. The IRS categorizes rental activities into three distinct classifications—real estate investment, not-for-profit activity, or business ownership—each with specific implications for income tax filings. […]

5 Rental Property Accounting Software Features You Should Know If you’re a property owner, you may already benefit from the many services offered by rental property accounting software. Core features like income and expense tracking, financial reporting, and Schedule E generation help landlords year-round and especially during tax season. However, you may not be aware […]

Rental Property Accounting Software’s Core Features If you’re like many landlords, you dread when it’s time to hit the books—the accounting kind. Whether it’s tax season or everyday bookkeeping, managing your books and finances gives most of us a certain kind of apprehension. The good news? Many common landlord accounting tasks can now be automated […]

Should You Use Spreadsheets Or Rental Accounting Software? As a landlord, one of the most important tasks you’re in charge of is managing the finances of your business. Income, expenses, rent collection, and data reports are all indicators of your business’ financial health and are vital to stay updated on. The two most common methods […]

The Biggest Benefits of Using Rental Property Accounting Software As a real estate investor with a growing business, you may find yourself drowning in financial documents across your units. It’s a major task to keep track of rent payments from each tenant in addition to maintenance costs, tax payments, and mortgage expenses — a task […]

What Rental Property Accounting Software Is Right For You? If you’re one of the many landlords and property managers preparing for tax season, you’re probably searching for the easiest way to organize your business’ finances. You’ll want to be ready when the time comes to report your income and file your taxes. Perhaps you’ve stumbled […]

An Overview Of Rental Property Accounting For Landlords The world of rental property accounting is vast and complex. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, all real estate investors have something new to learn. In this article, we’ll dive into everything you need to know in order to establish yourself in the world […]

Avoid These Common Rental Property Bookkeeping Errors Feeling like your profits aren’t what you projected? Dragging your feet when it comes time to reconcile your books? Stressing relentlessly over tax season? You may have a bookkeeping problem. Many landlords and property managers—both experienced and new—struggle with their rental property bookkeeping. With so many complexities, it’s […]

An Introduction To Basic Financial Reports As a new landlord, understanding and utilizing key financial reports is essential for effective property management and informed decision-making. Three fundamental reports to focus on include a rent roll, profit and loss statement (P&L), and a pro forma statement. All of these reports serve a distinct purpose in evaluating […]

Basic Accounting Metrics and KPIs for Landlords Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are essential ways of monitoring any business’s health. In the real estate industry, rental KPIs offer valuable insights into your properties’ performance, helping you spot areas for improvement and adapt your strategy accordingly. You won’t know if your duplex is underperforming or […]