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Outsourced Rent Manager Bookkeeping For Scaling Property Managers

The REA difference: accurate, on-time Rent Manager accounting at a fraction of the cost.

As an experienced accounting partner for Rent Manager, you can trust our seasoned property accountants to expertly handle your bookkeeping needs. Whether your business is scaling and need additional resources or you are finally ready to get the accounting off your plate, REA is here to help.

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230+Property Accountants

30M+Commercial Sq. Ft.

24 hrsTypical Response Time

Why Top Real Estate Professionals Choose REA

Years of Customisation, Read and Understood

Rent Manager Experts

With years of Rent Manager experience, our property accountants possess extensive expertise in Rent Manager. We'll complete your monthly bookkeeping while maximizing the potential of Rent Manager software for your business.

Quick Response Times

We understand that urgent issues can emerge unexpectedly. That's why your assigned REA team is always available to address your concerns, providing timely assistance and peace of mind.

Accurate Monthly Financials

Say goodbye to time-consuming Rent Manager bookkeeping and errors that may slip through the cracks. With REA, you can expect accurate and on-time financials delivered every month, allowing you to focus on what matters most, growing your business.

Rent Manager Bookkeeping Services from REA

Done Inside Your Rent Manager Instance, Not Exported Out

Trust Bookkeeping

Leverage Rent Manager's powerful bookkeeping capabilities with REA's tailored service.

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Corporate Bookkeeping

REA's skilled team, in combination with Rent Manager's comprehensive toolset, addresses the complexity of your corporate financial activities.

Daily Bank Reconciliations

Employing Rent Manager's state-of-the-art system, REA offers daily bank reconciliation services that brings meticulous accuracy to your finances.

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Financial Diagnostic Cleanup

REA utilizes Rent Manager's advanced diagnostic tools to swiftly and effectively troubleshoot financial anomalies.

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Trust Compliance Audit

REA pairs its auditing prowess with Rent Manager's detailed reporting to deliver comprehensive Trust Compliance Verification services.

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1099 Filings & Tax Preparation

Vendor and contractor 1099s prepared and filed on time straight from your Rent Manager data, plus federal and state return preparation, entity returns and K-1s, and year-round tax planning handled by REA's in-house tax team.

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The Full Scope

  • Process Review & Set Up
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • AP / AR
  • Accurate NOI, Balance Sheets
  • Recording HUD's & Accruals
  • + 5 more below

Rent Manager Property Management Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

  • Process Review & Set Up
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • AP / AR
  • Accurate NOI, Balance Sheets
  • Recording HUD's & Accruals
  • Owner Distributions
  • Monthly Statements & Reports
  • Management Fees
  • Corporate Bookkeeping
  • 1099 Filings & Tax Preparation

Also available on its own

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The Most Customisable Platform in the Category

Which Is Exactly Where the Accounting Risk Lives

Rent Manager is built to be shaped around your operation: custom fields, custom workflows, deep multi-entity structures, and historical data going back further than most platforms retain. Every one of those strengths is also the reason a Rent Manager engagement starts with an audit rather than a close.

What it does well

Multi-entity depth and long data retention

Complex ownership structures map cleanly onto Rent Manager, custom fields let the system match how you actually run, and years of historical data stay queryable inside the platform instead of living in an archive nobody can open. For an operator with an unusual structure, that flexibility is genuinely hard to replace.

Where it breaks

Configurations drift across years and staff turnover

Bespoke setups decay. A custom GL mapping built for one property type gets inherited by another that does not fit it. Someone who understood why a field existed leaves, and the convention goes with them. And long retention means old unreconciled balances sit quietly in the history rather than forcing a reckoning.

How we work it

We start by reading what was customised, and why

Before we touch a monthly close we work out what previous staff configured and whether it still matches the portfolio. That audit is usually where the real problems are, and it is the part a bookkeeper who only knows the standard setup will skip entirely.

Rent Manager Bookkeeping, Vertical by Vertical

Pick the Business You Actually Run

Rent Manager behaves differently depending on what you run through it. Each page below is the specific version for that business.

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How REA's Accounting Services Work

Audit the Configuration, Then Close the Month

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  1. 1

    Review Financials and Processes

    We value your time and strive to make the most of it. Once you begin working with REA, we'll start with a thorough review your financials, processes, and current documentation. Next, we'll address any issues with your account, perform any necessary catch-up bookkeeping, and implement streamlined processes to make all our lives easier.

  2. 2

    Begin Monthly Bookkeeping

    After ensuring your Rent Manager account is accurate and current, we commence our monthly Rent Manager bookkeeping services. Handling everything from bank reconciliations to accounts payable and reporting, we serve as your experienced accounting team capable of handling it all.

  3. 3

    Month-end Close and Financial Reports

    Our detailed monthly close process ensures compliance with all Trust account regulations and provides a transparent overview of your property & business performance. REA will help process management fees, owner draws, and send financial reporting packages to GP's and LP's as needed.

You Get a Team With Names, Not a Ticket Queue

Who Actually Works On Your Rent Manager Books

Outsourced accounting fails when nobody owns the account. At REA you are assigned a property accounting team and a client success lead who knows your portfolio, your owners, and your quirks. They stay on your account, so you are never re-explaining your chart of accounts to someone new.

Sharifa Giraldo, CPA, VP, Client Success at REA

Sharifa Giraldo, CPA

VP, Client Success

Residential Property Management

20+ years of property accounting, a CPA since 2015, and a specialist in third-party management and platform migrations.

Will Daege, VP, Client Success at REA

Will Daege

VP, Client Success

Commercial Property Management

25+ years across retail, office, industrial, and multifamily, including Portfolio Controller for The Related Companies' New York development portfolio.

How we work together

  • A named team, not a poolThe same property accountants close your books every month.
  • Reachable the way you already workEmail, phone, video, or Slack. Urgent items get answered the same day.
  • Inside your Rent ManagerWe take accountant access to your instance, exactly as you would grant an internal hire.
  • 230+ property accountants behind themCoverage when someone is out, and a specialist to escalate to when a lease or a trust question gets strange.

Experts In All Property Types

Residential, commercial and everything in between. The asset class changes what the books have to prove, and our teams are staffed accordingly.

Check Out What Our Clients Have To Say About Us

Property Managers, Investors & Owner Operators

Client story

Came from a bookkeeper who did not know real estate

Following a series of erroneous financials from my previous bookkeeper, who lacked expertise in real estate, it's been truly remarkable to receive not only accurate financials on a consistent basis but also proactive advice without prompting. The REA team is a game-changer in real estate accounting!

SCSara CrosbyReal Estate Investor

Real-estate-only specialists

As REA exclusively specializes in Real Estate, I rest easy knowing my financials are precise every month while saving money at the same time, an invaluable benefit.

SWSteve WilkoOwner Operator

Handed over the whole accounting function

I highly recommend Real Estate Accounting (REA) services from this group. They truly are great and have helped us tremendously at a time we needed it the most. I felt very comfortable giving up all my accounting responsibilities to this team and I'm still glad I made the decision to work with this group. Nothing less than an amazing experience!

TCTracy CollinsProperty Manager

Day-to-day financial operations

REA and team have been nothing but excellent helping our firm with its day to day financial needs. Their expertise, professionalism, and timeliness have made our lives so much easier. We foresee a long relationship with REA and team.

BCBrian CookOwner Operator

Onboarding and responsiveness

Real Estate Accounting truly is a special company. They helped as if they were a part of our company, with the concern and caution as an employee would have, but even more. They quickly ascertained our needs and developed an effective team to help with our accounting needs. They were extremely responsive and always accurate. I would recommend their services to anyone who needs help with their property management accounting.

KSKelly StanawayProperty Manager

Smaller portfolio, still looked after

Adam the owner took a personal interest in my situation and was willing to work with me to see if his company was a good fit. I may be too small for them but I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a bookkeeper for their property management business.

TSTrevor SmithProperty Manager

230+

Property Accountants

30M+

Commercial Sq. Ft.

Up to 50%

Saved vs In-House

Every month

On-Time Close

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Rent Manager Bookkeeping, City by City

Trust accounting rules are written state by state, and we work in all 50 of them. The 37 markets below are where we publish Rent Manager-specific detail on the local rule set and how we handle it. If yours is not listed, the same team still covers it.

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152 cities across all 50 states

Rent Manager by state

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Not seeing your city?

We work with Rent Manager portfolios in all 50 states, not only the markets listed here.

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Running Something Other Than Rent Manager?

We Work Inside Whatever You Already Have

Who We Do Rent Manager Accounting For

Every Vertical Has Its Own Way of Breaking

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Rent Manager software integrate with other accounting systems?

Yes, it can integrate with various accounting systems, allowing seamless data transfer and synchronization to enhance financial management.

Why is accurate property management accounting important?

It is crucial for maintaining financial health, ensuring compliance with regulations, making informed business decisions, and building trust with tenants and stakeholders.

How secure is my data?

REA takes data security very seriously. We implement robust security measures including data encryption, secure access controls, and regular security audits to ensure that your data is protected against unauthorized access and breaches. Your privacy and data integrity are our top priorities.

Is Rent Manager software suitable for all types of properties?

Yes, it is versatile and can be used for managing single-family homes, multifamily units, student housing, affordable housing, community associations, and commercial properties.

How quickly can I expect a response from your Rent Manager support team?

You can typically expect a response within 24 hours. For urgent issues, we strive to address your concerns as quickly as possible, often within a few hours. Contact us to find out more.

What are the benefits of outsourcing Rent Manager bookkeeping?

It provides several benefits including: Enhanced Efficiency: Automates routine tasks, reducing administrative workload. Accurate Financials: Ensures precise and timely financial reporting. Expert Support: Access to experienced property accountants for professional bookkeeping. Scalability: Adapts to the needs of growing property portfolios. Improved Profit Margins: Streamlines operations to enhance profitability.

How do you access our Rent Manager instance?

Clients create and administer individual user access for authorized REA personnel within the client's own software environment. REA does not provide, resell, or sublicense software access. Clients retain control over access permissions and remain responsible for administering access in accordance with their software agreements and internal security policies.

Is REA affiliated with Rent Manager?

REA Services LLC is an independent bookkeeping and accounting services provider. REA is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or authorized by London Computer Systems, Inc., the maker of Rent Manager. REA does not provide a software interface, technical integration, or Rent Manager software instance.

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Schedule a call with our team to learn how REA's Rent Manager bookkeeping services can untangle years of configuration drift, keep your closes on time, and free your team to grow.