Buildium and TenantCloud are 2 of the most well-known online property management software solutions for real estate investors. Both offer various features and tools, including listing syndication of vacant units,…
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6 benefits of having a real estate license as an investor
An investor doesn’t need to have a real estate license. After all, if you’re buying rental property for your own business, why bother with hanging a certificate in a broker’s…
Can you use H&R Block tax software for rental properties?
H&R Block has become one of the most recognized names in the tax preparation business. The company operates around 12,000 retail tax offices in the U.S., Canada, and Australia and,…
Can landlords use TaxAct for their rental properties?
Mark Twain once said that the only difference between a taxman and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. While that may be a bit of an exaggeration,…
The depreciation life of rental property appliances
Investing in real estate comes with many tax benefits that can help an investor significantly reduce tax liability. The write-offs range from mortgage interest and business expense deductions to depreciation…
Tax benefits of accelerated depreciation on rental property
The 3 main reasons for investing in rental property are recurring income, the potential for equity appreciation over the long term, and unique tax benefits. One of the most significant…
How to read a rent ledger (and how they’re typically used)
Rental income collected from a tenant is used to pay for property operating expenses, the monthly mortgage payment if a property is financed, and profit to the landlord. Those are…
Tracking numbers: Rental property income statement template
Why is it that some rental properties generate solid income month after month, while others barely break even? While there are a number of likely possibilities, the answer may be…
Is rental income passive or active? Why it matters
Real estate investing and the rental income generated are classified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as either active income or passive income. It’s an essential distinction because the classification…







