We are all well aware that tax season is upon us, so it’s time to get ourselves organized and informed. We have all the major dates marked on our calendars,…
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Why depreciation matters for rental property owners at tax time
Depreciation is one of the biggest and most important deductions for rental real estate investors because it reduces taxable income but not cash flow. It’s also a big topic in our…
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New Stessa tax package: Keep calm and file on time
When we first set out to develop new features to help Stessa users prepare for tax time, we had more questions than answers. So we conducted extensive interviews across our…
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Rental property tax guide [2019 Edition]
The first part of effective tax strategy and planning is understanding that when you file your tax returns each year, you’re simply reporting the results (income, losses, etc.) of your…
Home sales lowest since 1995
Danielle Hale of Realtor.com reports that existing home sales rose 5.1% in December 2025 to a 4.35M annualized pace, 1.4% higher than a year ago, helped by lower mortgage rates…
Are 50-year mortgages a good idea?
Samantha Delouya of CNN reports that President Trump proposed a 50-year mortgage aimed at cutting monthly payments by a few hundred dollars. Still, housing experts warn it could sharply raise…
Rental Property Cash Flow Calculator
Want to track cash flow on properties you already own? Check out Stessa. Get 24/7 visibility into your portfolio’s financial performance with reports that are automatically generated and updated…
Rental Property Calculator
Have existing properties that you want to track the performance of? Check out Stessa. Get 24/7 visibility into your portfolio’s performance with reports that are automatically generated and updated in…
Foreclosures up but home equity is high Q3 2025
Megan Hunt of ATTOM Data Solutions reports that U.S. foreclosure activity in August 2025 totaled 35,697 filings, down 1.1% from July but up 18.1% year-over-year. This means 1 in every…
