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Rental accounting

Keep the Books Behind Every Rental.

Record a plumbing expense against the rental and attach its invoice. Review the category and payment record, then see the cost alongside rental income and the property’s reports.

Overview charts are available on every plan. Accounting records and manual expense entry require a paid plan and appropriate financial access.

Explore the books
AI-read receipt details need review. Saving an expense records the cost; it does not initiate a bank payment.

From repair to review

A Cost With Context.

The plumbing repair belongs to a rental, a category and a reporting period. Keep those details with the receipt so you can understand the number later.

  1. 01

    Record the Repair

    Enter the description, amount, date and rental. Attach the image or PDF receipt and review any AI-read details.

  2. 02

    Review the Books

    Check the category and payment record. See the expense alongside rental income and other operating costs.

  3. 03

    Prepare the Report

    Choose the rental and period, review the source records, then use the report’s supported export format.

Follow the records

One Repair. The Whole Rental Picture.

Find the $165 faucet repair in September’s ledger. Open its receipt, filter by rental, then review the income and expense summary.

These interactive records and downloads are fictional. Changes stay on this page and do not change your books.

Accounting workspace

September 2026

Your transactions

Income$7,500
Expenses$1,145
Income less expenses$6,355
Totals for the visible transactions.8 transactions
Rental transactions for September 2026
DateTransaction & rentalCategoryAmount
Sep 12September rent · Noah Williams275 Willow Street, Unit 2A, Austin, TX 78702Rent+$1,800Income
Sep 10September rent · Sofia Rivera275 Willow Street, Unit 1A, Austin, TX 78702Rent+$1,750Income
Sep 9Kitchen faucet repair1842 Maple Avenue, Unit 2B, Austin, TX 78702Repairs−$165Expense
Sep 8Landscaping service275 Willow Street, Austin, TX 78702Maintenance−$280Expense
Sep 7Property insurance1842 Maple Avenue, Austin, TX 78702Insurance−$450Expense
Sep 6Common-area utilities275 Willow Street, Austin, TX 78702Utilities−$250Expense
Sep 4September rent · Ethan Brooks1842 Maple Avenue, Unit 3A, Austin, TX 78702Rent+$2,100Income
Sep 3September rent · Maya Chen1842 Maple Avenue, Unit 2B, Austin, TX 78702Rent+$1,850Income
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Read the result

See What the Records Add Up To.

A saved repair is one entry. Reports bring it together with the rental’s income and other recorded activity.

Profit & Loss

Review income and operating expenses by rental and period.

Owner Statements

Bring the rental’s financial activity into one statement.

Reports to Share

Use CSV or PDF exports where supported by the report. Check the underlying records before sharing.

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Report browsing is free. Running reports and exports requires a paid plan and appropriate financial access.

September books, at a glance
Rentari.ai

Accounting

September 2026 · All properties
Income less expenses$6,355.00
Income
$7,500
Expenses
$1,145

Expense breakdown

Insurance
$450
Maintenance
$280
Utilities
$250
Repairs
$165

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On Every Plan

  • Accounting overview charts
  • Report catalogue browsing

With a Paid Plan

  • Accounting records and manual expense entry
  • Bank feeds and reconciliation
  • Report runs and supported exports

Financial access is required for accounting tools. Bank connections and available exports depend on the current setup and report. Explore Scale for larger portfolios.

Before tax time

Give Your Preparer the Details.

Review the rental’s categories and source documents, then prepare the records for your tax preparer.

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Bring the Records Together

  • Schedule E summaries from the ledger
  • Rental income and expense records
  • Source receipts for review

Your tax preparer reviews the applicable forms and treatment before filing. Generating a summary does not file a return or certify complete books.

Rental Accounting Questions

Can I track expenses on the free plan?

No. Manual expense entry requires a paid plan and appropriate financial access. Overview charts remain available on every plan. Bank feeds, reconciliation and supported report exports also depend on the current setup and report.

Can I keep receipts with an expense?

Yes. Attach an image or PDF receipt, then review the transaction’s date, amount, rental and category.

Can I review one property at a time?

Use the property filter in the transaction list and supported reports to focus on a rental.

Can I share records with my accountant?

Paid plans support exports from eligible reports. Review the records and the report’s available CSV or PDF format before sharing.

How does this help at tax time?

This workflow organizes records and summaries for review by your tax preparer.

Will these interactive records change my books?

No. The records and downloads are fictional, and category choices stay on this page.

Does connecting a bank finish my bookkeeping?

No. Review imported items, confirm the date, amount, rental and category, and check whether a payment or transfer is already recorded before booking. A suggested category or possible payout match still needs review. Reconcile the same account and statement period, then inspect the saved records.

Use the transaction review instructions and the reconciliation guide. If an expense saved but its receipt upload failed, attach the receipt to that entry rather than entering the expense again.

Is a report or Schedule E summary ready to file without review?

No. Check the selected property or entity, dates, accounting basis, included records and coverage notes. Resolve missing, unbooked or misclassified activity and compare the downloaded format with the report you intended to share. A recorded payment or attached receipt alone does not establish a deduction.

Follow report review and export instructions and preserve the financial statement and rent-roll distinctions. Your qualified tax preparer reviews the applicable forms and treatment before filing; generating a summary does not file a return or certify complete books.

Start with the next expense

Keep the Record. Understand the Rental.

Bring the income, costs and supporting documents into the same accounting workflow.