 Software (by Lynn Potteiger [PA]) Mar 30, 2026 6:51 PM
 Software (by Jason [VA]) Mar 30, 2026 7:29 PM
Software (by Richard [MI]) Mar 30, 2026 8:39 PM
Software (by Just Tim [AR]) Mar 30, 2026 9:32 PM
Software (by JS [CA]) Mar 31, 2026 10:44 AM
Software (by zero [IN]) Mar 31, 2026 11:46 AM
Software (by Sean [OR]) Mar 31, 2026 7:29 PM
Software (by WMH [NC]) Mar 31, 2026 9:42 PM
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Software (by Lynn Potteiger [PA]) Posted on: Mar 30, 2026 6:51 PM
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Looking for the best computer software to use for rental property accounting. We are currently using Quicken. --108.15.xxx.xx |
Software (by Jason [VA]) Posted on: Mar 30, 2026 7:29 PM
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Please try the search feature, this topic comes up no less than once per month. Lately, much more frequently. --143.105.x.xxx |
Software (by Richard [MI]) Posted on: Mar 30, 2026 8:39 PM
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Also, don't use your real name on sites. It exposes you to scammers and more. Just use a nickname or make something up. --172.222.xx.xxx |
Software (by Just Tim [AR]) Posted on: Mar 30, 2026 9:32 PM
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How do you define best? Different people have different needs, skills and wants.
Begin with the end in mind
I use Quickbooks but it is not for everyone --68.1.xxx.xxx |
Software (by JS [CA]) Posted on: Mar 31, 2026 10:44 AM
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I have a reasonable number of properties and don’t see how software would save me much time. I have a few spreadsheets set up in Excel and some form letters in Word. I find that I need very little else in terms of bookkeeping. Except for tax time I don’t spend much time on paperwork. And even that is essentially just combining everything. --162.204.xxx.xxx |
Software (by zero [IN]) Posted on: Mar 31, 2026 11:46 AM
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Excel for the win! Well, now Google Forms.
At the end of the year I create a copy called Taxes XXXX and start deleting the things that the CPA doesn't need. Especially the snarky remarks that used to get put in about trouble tenants.
I put it on a flash drive with the company name and drop it off.
When I get it back I put it in a drawer until the next year.
We do still have paper copies of things that we submit to them, but the plan is to scan those so all I have to do is walk in with the drive. Better yet I could share a directory on Google Drive with the CPA until they are done.
Anything to make it easier on them, even tho it never seems to save me any money. --47.227.xx.xxx |
Software (by Sean [OR]) Posted on: Mar 31, 2026 7:29 PM
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We use Excel. I have a workbook setup for each property. The workbook mimics the Schedule E that is required when filing taxes. The first page summarizes everything, like rents, repairs, etc and the other sheets provide the details that support the summary sheet.
I also have a spreadsheet that tracks current rents by unit and a dashboard showing me who has paid rent so far and who hasn't...what amount has been paid and amount still coming in for the month.
If I had to present the numbers to someone, I could pretty everything up, but it just helps me get everything logged and keeps track of income and expenses. --204.195.xx.xx |
Software (by WMH [NC]) Posted on: Mar 31, 2026 9:42 PM
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I use Quicken because I track more than the rentals, and I also hate typing in spreadsheets so I download all transactions so I don't have to type as much.
I tried Quickbooks and it is the biz standard but I track personal stuff too so Quicken works better for me. Not as rigid. --173.18.xx.xxx |
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