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Trust Accounting for Property Managers: A Complete Guide (2026)

Apr 27, 2026

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Matt Valentine

in Accounting

Key Takeaways Trust accounting for property managers is vital, as owners and managers are legally required in most states to hold tenant and owner funds in separate trust accounts. Commingling client funds with your operating money is illegal and can result in license suspension or revocation. Trust accounts hold money you don’t own: security deposits,…
How to Set Up QuickBooks for Property Management: Complete Step-by-Step Guide [Updated for 2026]

Feb 2, 2026

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Matt Valentine

in Accounting, Accounting Software

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…