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Introduction to investing in the ‘missing middle’ and workforce housing
Over the last several years investment in the multifamily housing sector has been increasing. In its 2019 Apartment Housing Outlook publication, the National Apartment Association reports that over 40% of…
The 2022 landlord insurance guide you can’t afford to miss
The surest way to derail any real estate business is a failure to protect yourself and your assets. Insurance isn’t the most exciting topic, but if you don’t properly cover…
Lumber Triples Again: Construction Update 2022
David Logan of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports on construction materials, showing that prices overall increased almost 16% in 2021, and 18.6% since December 2020. Lumber jumped…
Tools to help you manage your vacation rental bookkeeping
Some of the biggest benefits of owning a vacation rental include generating extra income, building equity through long-term appreciation, preparing for retirement, and claiming deductions to keep taxes as low…
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How to set up your rental properties in QuickBooks Online
There are a number of ways to keep track of rental properties, including spreadsheets, software specifically designed for real estate, and general purpose accounting software like QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks was…
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How to make a rental property chart of accounts in QuickBooks
Although accounting may be the last thing an investor wants to do, the truth is that it’s an important part of owning and operating rental property. A good rental property…
How to record your rental income in QuickBooks
Total revenue for real estate and rental and leasing reached nearly $223 billion, setting an all-time record high, according to the most recent data from the Federal Reserve. Even an…
The 2022 winter housing market heating up
It’s gearing up to be a warm real estate market this winter. According to Jeff Tucker of Zillow, “the usual spring thaw in the housing market may come much earlier…
17 vacation rental accounting software options for 2022
The U.S. vacation rental industry is estimated to reach $13.3 billion in revenues this year, growing to nearly $20 billion in billings by 2025, according to a recent Hotel Tech…
Stessa vs QuickBooks: Which is better for your properties?
QuickBooks has been around for nearly 40 years, and is a brand name that many people are familiar with. While the software is general purpose, it can be used for…
Rentastic vs Stessa: A head-to-head comparison for 2022
The best real estate accounting software can help improve cash flow, automate income and expense tracking, and generate accurate financial statements throughout the year. Stessa and Rentastic are two software…
