Income and expense tracking Archives - Basic Property Management

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Software, Vacation rental management

Rental Portfolio Tracking Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Managing multiple rental properties can be overwhelming, especially as your portfolio grows. Keeping track of income, expenses, maintenance needs, and market trends […]

July 8, 2025July 9, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

Gross Income in Real Estate vs. Net Income: Key Differences

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When evaluating real estate investments, understanding gross income is essential for making informed decisions and comparing properties apples to apples. Gross income […]

June 11, 2025July 22, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

Maximizing Rental Property Cash Flow: Strategies for Owners

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Understanding cash flow is essential for building long-term wealth and stability as a rental property owner. Maximizing your rental property cash flow […]

May 21, 2025July 4, 2025Accounting, Investors

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

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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 20, 2025May 19, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management

The Truth About Cash on Cash Return in Today’s Market

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Understanding which numbers really matter is crucial when investing in real estate. Cash on cash return is a simple yet powerful way […]

March 7, 2025March 14, 2025Accounting, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

Essential Landlord Bookkeeping Templates for Success

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Managing rental properties demands organized financial records, and the right bookkeeping tools can transform this task from overwhelming to effortless. Free rental […]

March 7, 2025March 14, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Investors, Residential Property Management

Financial Reporting for Real Estate Investors: Best Practices

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Accurate financial reporting forms the foundation of successful real estate investing. Regular financial statements enable you to track property performance, make data-driven […]

March 7, 2025July 15, 2025Accounting, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management

Top 10 QuickBooks Features Every Landlord Should Know

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Managing rental properties requires organized financial tracking and accurate bookkeeping. QuickBooks offers powerful tools that can streamline your property management accounting tasks […]

March 6, 2025March 14, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

Cash vs. Accrual Impact on Rental Property Tax Deductions

A rental property with two columns representing cash and accrual accounting methods, impacting tax deductions

Choosing the right accounting method shapes when you can claim tax deductions for your rental properties. The two main options – cash […]

March 6, 2025March 19, 2025Accounting, Landlords

Rental Income Reporting: Essential Tax Guidelines for Landlords

A female accountant with blonde hair and glasses sitting at her desk calculating rental income to file a tax return for her client.

Earning income from rental properties creates important tax obligations that require careful tracking and reporting. All rental income must be reported on […]

March 6, 2025April 1, 2025Accounting, Investors, Landlords

QuickBooks Tax Deductions for Landlords: Maximizing Write-Offs

A landlord reviewing rental property expenses for tax deductions in front of a computer with QuickBooks open

Managing rental property taxes can be complex, but QuickBooks offers powerful tools to help landlords track tax-deductible expenses and maximize deductions. By […]

March 5, 2025March 4, 2025Accounting, Commercial Property Management, Landlords, Residential Property Management

How to Set Up Your QuickBooks Chart of Accounts for Rentals

A cluttered desk with a computer screen displaying a QuickBooks chart of accounts for rentals, surrounded by scattered paperwork and a calculator

Managing rental properties requires organized financial tracking, and QuickBooks offers powerful tools to streamline your accounting processes. Setting up a proper chart […]