FAQ – Bookkeeping for Real Estate Investors
Common questions and answers about our bookkeeping for real estate investors.
Talk to a Bookkeeping Expert TodayThese FAQs are built for landlords, fix-and-flip investors, real estate syndicators, and property managers who need accurate, asset-level bookkeeping and rental income tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of real estate investors do you work with?
We support residential and commercial landlords, short-term rental hosts, fix-and-flip businesses, and multifamily investors.
Can you track income and expenses by property?
Yes. We use class or location tracking in QuickBooks or Xero to organize income, mortgage payments, and expenses per property.
How do you handle rental income from multiple platforms?
We reconcile data from Airbnb, Vrbo, property managers, and direct deposits to provide unified monthly reporting.
What expenses can I deduct as a real estate investor?
We track common deductions like mortgage interest, property taxes, repairs, HOA fees, insurance, depreciation, and travel.
Do you provide a Schedule E or P&L for each property?
Yes. We prepare reports in a format your CPA can use to complete Schedule E and assess property-level profitability.
Can you track equity contributions and distributions?
Yes. We help track partner contributions, investor distributions, and capital accounts if you’re running a syndication or joint venture.
Do you support 1031 exchange reporting?
While we don’t file exchange paperwork, we keep detailed records of original basis, improvements, and property sale data.
How do you track depreciation?
We assist with fixed asset tracking and coordinate with your CPA to ensure proper depreciation entries are reflected in the books.
Can you manage bookkeeping for multiple LLCs or entities?
Yes. We support layered structures and maintain separate books for each entity with consolidated summaries if needed.
What about property management fee reconciliation?
We categorize and reconcile property management fees and ensure they align with your agreements and monthly statements.
Do you work with real estate agents who also invest?
Yes. We help dual-role clients keep their commission income and investment activity clearly separated for tax and reporting.
Can I track capital improvements separately from repairs?
Yes. We distinguish between repair expenses and capital improvements so you can treat them properly for tax and valuation.
Do you provide monthly reports to lenders or banks?
Yes. We can format reports to meet lender requirements for rental property loans or portfolio reviews.
What software do you use for real estate bookkeeping?
We use QuickBooks Online and Xero, customized to support real estate-specific chart of accounts and reporting structures.
How do I get started?
Book a free consultation with our team. We’ll review your portfolio and structure a bookkeeping plan around your current and future real estate holdings.
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