Rental Finances
Financial systems that keep rental income working for you
Clear books, honest cash flow analysis, and funded reserves are the difference between a rental that compounds and one that quietly drains. These guides and tools are practical, transparent, and free of hype.
Start with the numbers
Run any deal through the assumptions that actually decide whether it cash flows.
Financial guides
All guides- Financial SystemsHow to Set Up a Rental Property Bookkeeping System in One WeekendA chart of accounts, a bank structure, and a monthly close routine that keeps Schedule E painless and audit-ready.11 min read
- AnalysisUnderwriting Cash Flow Before You Buy: The Numbers That Actually MoveWhy realistic vacancy, capex, and management assumptions matter more than the purchase price you negotiate.9 min read
- Financial SystemsPay Down the Mortgage or Buy the Next Door?A framework for comparing guaranteed interest savings against leveraged returns and liquidity risk.9 min read
Working templates
All templatesMonthly Cash Flow Tracker
Twelve months of income and Schedule E expense lines with per-unit columns, reserve contributions, and annual totals.
Rent Roll & Lease Tracker
One row per unit with lease dates, deposit held, renewal window, and delinquency status for portfolio-level review.
Capital Reserve Planner
Component lifespan table that calculates annual and monthly reserve funding from remaining useful life.
Rental Deal Analyzer
Acquisition worksheet covering purchase costs, financing, operating assumptions, and return metrics.