Accounting Archives - Basic Property Management

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords, Lenders

Unlevered Real Estate vs. Leveraged: Which Wins?

Two rental properties next to each other. One has green floating dollar signs over it indicating unlevered real estate. The other has black storm clouds over it indicating leverage and crushing debt.

When investing in real estate, you face the critical choice between using debt or going debt-free. Unlevered real estate involves owning property […]

July 3, 2025July 2, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Residential Property Management

How a Cost Segregation Study Boosts Cash Flow

A blonde female real estate investor in a red dress and white blouse standing in front of an apartment building. Different parts of the apartment building are floating in the air - furniture, appliances, carpets, etc. - symbolizing the different cost components of the building.

If you’re looking for a way to maximize returns on your investment properties, consider how a cost segregation study can make a […]

June 9, 2025June 7, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

Real Estate Bookkeeping Best Practices for Landlords Explained

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Staying on top of your finances as a landlord is critical, but mastering real estate bookkeeping can feel overwhelming without the right […]

June 3, 2025June 2, 2025Accounting, Investors

Is Your Real Estate Pro-Forma Accurate Enough?

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A real estate pro-forma is one of the most important tools you have for projecting the future performance of your property investments. […]

May 26, 2025May 22, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Lenders, Residential Property Management

Real Estate Risk Modeling: Best Practices for Investors

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Real estate risk modeling is the discipline of using data-driven tools and techniques to assess, quantify, and manage the uncertainty in property […]

May 21, 2025July 4, 2025Accounting, Investors

How to Maximize Pre-Tax Cash Flow in Real Estate Investing

A bar graph with two bars symbolizing pre-tax cash flow and after-tax cash flow on a rental property.

Understanding your property’s pre-tax cash flow can make the difference between a profitable investment and a financial pitfall. Pre-tax cash flow is […]

May 19, 2025May 22, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors

Investor’s Guide to Discounted Cash Flow in Real Estate

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Unlocking the full potential of your real estate investments starts with understanding how to evaluate future returns. Discounted cash flow (DCF) is […]

May 12, 2025May 13, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Lenders, Residential Property Management

Equity Multiple in Real Estate Explained Simply

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When evaluating real estate investments, you need clear metrics to measure performance and guide your decisions. Equity multiple is a straightforward ratio […]

May 9, 2025May 8, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Lenders, Residential Property Management

What Does Annualized Return Reveal About Property Deals?

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When you’re evaluating property deals, understanding the numbers behind your investment matters. Annualized return in real estate shows you the average yearly […]

May 1, 2025April 30, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords, Lenders

How to Create Bulletproof Financial Modeling for Real Estate Investment

A pretty blond female real estate investor and a handsome male real estate investor standing in front of a white board with numbers written on it. They are conducting a presentation for financial modeling for real estate investment.

If you want your real estate investment decisions to be solid, you need the right approach to financial modeling. Accurate real estate […]

April 18, 2025April 17, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

Annual Rate of Return on Rental Property: What Investors Miss

A pretty female real estate investor standing with her palms up, holding a house in each hand. She is calculating the annual rate of return on rental property she owns.

Calculating returns on rental properties involves more than just collecting monthly rent checks. Many investors focus solely on rental income while overlooking […]

April 18, 2025May 28, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Residential Property Management

S-Corp for Real Estate vs an LLC: Investor’s Quick Guide

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Choosing the right business structure for your real estate investments can significantly impact your tax obligations and asset protection. When it comes […]

April 17, 2025April 16, 2025Accounting, Investors

Rule of 72 for Real Estate: Property Investment Doubling Time

A handsome male real estate investor holding a small bag of money in one hand and a big bag twice the size in his other hand with a sexy smile on his face.

Making smart investment decisions in real estate requires understanding key financial principles that can help predict returns. The Rule of 72 is […]