Real Estate Bookkeeping: 5 Best Tips from the Experts

Bookkeeping is an important part of owning and managing a real estate business. Keeping accurate records can help you stay organized, make informed decisions about your property, and avoid legal problems down the road.

There are a few key things to keep in mind when bookkeeping for your rental property:

1. Keep track of all income and expenses . This includes rent payments, utility bills, repair and maintenance costs, and any other money that comes in or goes out related to your property.
2. Organize your records. This can be as simple as creating a folder for each year of ownership, and keeping all receipts and invoices in that folder.
3. Stay up to date. Don’t let your records fall behind – this will make it much harder to catch up later on.
4. Know the law. There are a number of laws and regulations that apply to rental properties, so it’s important to familiarize yourself with these before getting started.
5. Hire a professional — Bookkeeping can be time-consuming and confusing, so don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance if you need it. 

If you have any questions about real estate bookkeeping or need help getting started, please don’t hesitate to contact us at The Oasis Firm. 

We can help keep your books up to date, categorization of transactions, profit and loss, balance sheets, bank reconciliation, cash flow and more.