Accounting & taxes

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Rental financial statements: profit, cash, and what you owe

Use a profit-and-loss statement, balance sheet, and cash records for different questions. Define the reporting period and accounting method before...

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Rental tax review: improvements, losses, and special situations

Keep the records that let a tax professional evaluate the actual rental activity. A deduction label, software category, or online strategy does...

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Introducing RentariIQ: bookkeeping built for rental property investors

RentariIQ is our separate bookkeeping product for rental property investors. Import bank statements, book each transaction once, and get profit...

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Keep Rental Expense Records That Explain the Transaction

An expense total is easier to review when it connects to a receipt, business purpose, property and payment. Build that connection when the...

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Prepare a Renovation Financing Comparison Before You Apply

Before choosing renovation financing, establish the work scope and the information needed to compare offers. A low advertised payment can conceal...

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Reconcile a Payment Payout Without Losing the Detail

A single bank deposit can contain several rent payments minus fees or adjustments. Reconciliation connects the deposit to its parts without...

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Track rental expenses with records you can reconcile

Capture the amount, date, property, business purpose and supporting document. Then reconcile the records regularly so missing items and duplicates...

Guide

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Why Every Landlord Needs a Separate Bank Account for Rental Income

Mixing rental income with personal finances creates tax headaches and legal risks. Learn why a separate bank account is crucial for simpler...

Guide

7 min read

The Landlord's Bank Account System for Clean Books and Bigger Profits

Struggling with messy rental finances? Learn a simple, four-account banking system to protect your assets, simplify taxes, and see your property's...

Guide

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1031 Exchange Explained: How Landlords Defer Capital Gains Tax on Rental Property

A 1031 exchange lets you defer capital gains taxes when you sell a rental property. Learn the rules, timelines, and strategies to make it work for you.

Guide

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Series LLCs for Landlords: Are They Worth It for Asset Protection?

A Series LLC can offer powerful asset protection for landlords with multiple properties, but is it right for you? This guide explains how they...

Guide

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Schedule E vs. Schedule A: How Rental Income and Deductions Actually Work

Struggling to understand Schedule E vs. Schedule A for your rental property? This guide clarifies how to report rental income and claim the right...