Accounting Archives - Basic Property Management

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, 2025April 17, 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 […]

April 17, 2025May 5, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

Create a Winning Rental Property Financial Proforma Today

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Making smart investment decisions in real estate requires a clear understanding of potential returns. A rental property pro forma helps you analyze […]

April 16, 2025April 15, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

Surprising Tax Benefits of Rental Property You Should Know

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Investing in rental properties offers significant tax advantages that can boost your bottom line and build long-term wealth. Rental property owners can […]

April 16, 2025April 19, 2025Accounting, Investors

When to Choose an S-Corp for Real Estate: Decision Guide

A pretty female real estate investor standing with her palms up, holding a house in each hand. She has a puzzled look on her face, as she decides what legal structure is best for holding rental property in.

Many real estate investors consider forming an S-Corporation for their property investments, seeking tax benefits and liability protection. Placing real estate directly […]

April 14, 2025April 12, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Residential Property Management

How Real Estate Cost Segregation Can Maximize Tax Savings

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Real estate investors are constantly seeking ways to optimize their tax strategies and improve cash flow. Cost segregation enables property owners to […]

April 1, 2025April 16, 2025Accounting, Investors, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management

Real Estate Tax Strategies That Can Save You Thousands

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Navigating the complex tax landscape as a real estate investor can be overwhelming, but implementing the right strategies can significantly impact your […]

March 19, 2025March 17, 2025Accounting, Investors

Understanding K-1 for Real Estate LLC: A Beginner’s Guide

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Real estate investors who structure their investments through LLCs need to understand the essential tax document known as Schedule K-1. This form, […]

March 18, 2025March 24, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Residential Property Management

Real Estate Capital Improvements vs. Repairs and Maintenance

Two real estate investors standing in front of their rental property watching workers replace the roof using a crane.

Making smart investments in your rental properties goes beyond routine maintenance. Capital improvements can significantly boost your property’s value and generate higher […]

March 17, 2025March 16, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

How To Create a Balance Sheet for Rental Properties

A female rental property manager showing a young couple a home that she has for rent.

A rental property balance sheet provides a clear snapshot of your real estate investments’ financial health at any given moment. Creating and […]

March 13, 2025March 20, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

Real Estate LLC Tax Return Basics Every Investor Needs Now

A man and woman sunbathing by the pool. The man is working on his laptop filing the LLC tax return for a rental property that they own.

Filing taxes for a real estate LLC doesn’t have to be complicated. When you own rental properties through an LLC, you benefit […]