Author: Matt Valentine
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![PayHOA vs. Mocha Manage: HOA Management Software Review [2026]](https://blog.mochaaccounting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PAYHOA.png "PayHOA vs. Mocha Manage: HOA Management Software Review [2026]")
PayHOA vs. Mocha Manage: HOA Management Software Review [2026]
Key Takeaways PayHOA works best for small, self-managed HOAs under 300 units that prioritize simplicity over depth Mocha Manage offers a significantly stronger accounting and financial management suite with full general ledger capabilities PayHOA’s communication tools (mass texts, emails, phone calls, and message boards) are solid for community engagement Mocha Manage scales better for growing…
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10 Best Rental Property Management Software: 2026 Guide
Key Takeaways The best rental property management software combines leasing, rent collection, maintenance tracking, tenant communication, and accounting in one platform Free options like TurboTenant work for small portfolios, but paid platforms offer the depth growing landlords need to scale Buildium and AppFolio dominate the market for large portfolios, but smaller landlords often find them…
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HOA Accounting 101: A Complete Guide for Board Members
Managing an HOA’s finances is a big job. The job only gets bigger, too, with HOA boards managing more funds on average than ever before, according to a study by IBIS World: With that said, it’s also a job that’s easy to get wrong, potentially leading to legal repercussions and a whole lot of trouble.…
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10 Best Property Management Accounting Software: 2026 Guide
If you’ve tried cobbling together spreadsheets, QuickBooks, and a prayer, you know that property management accounting has unique challenges that generic tools can’t solve. Property-specific accounting software handles all kinds of things that are unique to property management, including: Trust accounting Owner distributions 1099 filings and the dozens of other financial tasks that come with…
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![How to Set Up QuickBooks for Property Management: Complete Step-by-Step Guide [Updated for 2026]](https://blog.mochaaccounting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/QUICKBOOKS.png "How to Set Up QuickBooks for Property Management: Complete Step-by-Step Guide [Updated for 2026]")
How to Set Up QuickBooks for Property Management: Complete Step-by-Step Guide [Updated for 2026]
You’ve got QuickBooks. You’ve got rental properties. And you need to track income, expenses, and tenants without losing your mind. Here’s the challenge: unlike dedicated property accounting software, QuickBooks wasn’t built for rental property accounting. There’s no “property” field. No “tenant” field. No button that says “set up for landlords.” But it can work—with the…
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10 Best Rental Property Accounting Software: 2026 Edition
All property managers track income, expenses, and a dozen other moving parts. But how you do it is up to you. With that said, there is a wrong way to do it. If you’re doing it with spreadsheets or trying to make QuickBooks work? You’re probably spending way too much time on accounting. Here’s the…
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8 Best HOA Accounting Software: 2026 Edition
Finding the right HOA accounting software for your association can be a pain. There are a lot of property management software tools out there, but most have one (or both) of two issues: They’re overly complex, with bloated UI that makes it hard to do the core tasks you want it for Or it isn’t…
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![HOA Reserve Fund Accounting: Best Practices & Requirements [2025]](https://blog.mochaaccounting.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CALCULATING-MONTHLY-RESERVE-CONTRIBUTIONS.png "HOA Reserve Fund Accounting: Best Practices & Requirements [2025]")
HOA Reserve Fund Accounting: Best Practices & Requirements [2025]
Key Takeaways: Proper HOA reserve fund accounting requires tracking contributions, expenditures, and percent funded against reserve study projections Reserve funds must be kept in separate accounts from operating funds to maintain IRS compliance and prevent misuse Most states recommend HOAs maintain 70-100% reserve funding to avoid costly special assessments Reserve studies should be updated every…