Real Estate Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for
Real Estate
Professionals.

Agents, investors, and property managers — your finances are more complex than most. Commission cycles, rental income, property expenses, and 1099 tracking all in one place. We handle it monthly so you can stay focused on closing deals.

No setup fees  ·  Cancel anytime  ·  Dedicated bookkeeper

At a Glance
What We Track for Real Estate
Everything handled monthly — nothing falls through the cracks
Commission Income ✓ Tracked
Property Expenses ✓ Categorized
Rental Income ✓ Reconciled
1099 Contractor Payments ✓ Organized
Marketing & Advertising ✓ Deducted
Mileage & Auto Expenses ✓ Logged
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Star Rating
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Setup Fees
Who It's For

Built for Every Side
of Real Estate

Whether you're selling homes, building a rental portfolio, or managing properties for others — we have the bookkeeping structure that fits your business.

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Real Estate Agents & Realtors

Commission-based income is unpredictable by nature. We keep your finances organized through the slow months and the busy ones alike — so nothing surprises you at tax time.

  • Commission income tracking
  • MLS fees, marketing, signs & staging
  • Mileage & vehicle expense deductions
  • NAR dues & continuing education
  • Quarterly estimated tax preparation
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Real Estate Investors

One property or twenty — tracking income, expenses, and depreciation across multiple assets requires a system that scales with your portfolio without creating chaos.

  • Rental income & vacancy tracking per property
  • Repairs vs. capital improvement classification
  • Mortgage interest & property tax tracking
  • Depreciation schedules & records
  • Investor-ready P&L by property
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Property Managers

Managing properties on behalf of owners means your books have to be bulletproof. We track every dollar in and out — owner distributions, vendor payments, and reserves.

  • Owner distribution reconciliation
  • Vendor & contractor payment tracking
  • Reserve fund management
  • Maintenance & repair expense logs
  • Monthly owner statements support
Sound Familiar?

The Financial Headaches
We Fix

Real estate professionals deal with financial complexity that most generic bookkeepers don't understand. Here's what we hear from nearly every new client.

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Mixed Personal and Business Finances

Running business expenses through personal accounts — or vice versa. It feels manageable until tax season hits and your CPA charges you extra to sort it out.

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No Clarity on Actual Profitability

You closed six deals this quarter — but after splits, fees, and marketing, what did you actually keep? Most agents have no idea until the end of the year.

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Missing Deductions Every Year

Mileage, home office, technology, staging, photography, dues — real estate agents have dozens of deductions most people miss. Disorganized books mean leaving money on the table.

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Scrambling at Tax Time

Digging through emails, bank statements, and receipts in March to reconstruct a year of business activity. It's stressful, expensive, and completely avoidable.

What Tides Delivers
Every Month
So you never deal with any of those problems again
Clean, Categorized Books Every transaction sorted, every account reconciled. No more mystery charges or misclassified expenses.
Monthly P&L Statement See exactly what you earned, what you spent, and what you kept — broken down clearly every single month.
Tax-Ready Records Year-Round Your CPA gets exactly what they need — organized, accurate, and complete. No extra work, no extra bill.
Estimated Tax Reminders We track your income quarterly and flag when estimated tax payments are coming due — no more penalties.
One Dedicated Bookkeeper A real person who knows your business and responds fast — not a ticket system or a call center.
What's Included

Everything You Need,
Nothing You Don't

Every Tides plan includes all seven core services. Real estate clients also get specific treatment for the income types and deductions unique to your business.

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Financial Reporting

Monthly reports that show your income, expenses, and profit by category — so you always know where you stand and can make smarter business decisions.

Monthly Reports
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Bank Reconciliation

Every business account and credit card matched and verified each month. No mystery charges. No unresolved transactions. No surprises.

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Accounts Payable & Receivable

We track vendor bills, contractor payments, and outstanding invoices so your cash flow stays healthy and nothing gets missed or paid twice.

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Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Months or years behind? We clean it all up before we start your regular monthly service — no matter how far back the backlog goes.

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Payroll Support

If you have team members or pay contractors, we coordinate payroll processing and keep your tax filings clean and on schedule.

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"Daniel is a very important part of our Real Estate team. Dan not only does our accounting, he helps us lay out a yearly forecast. His checks and balances of our expenses are extremely crucial to our daily routine and strategy. He would be an asset to anyone using his skills."

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Steve 54
Real Estate Team  ·  Verified Client
Common Questions

Real Estate Bookkeeping
FAQ

Questions we hear from real estate professionals before they sign on with Tides.

Yes — managing multiple properties is one of our specialties. We track income and expenses per property, flag the difference between repairs (deductible now) and capital improvements (depreciated over time), and give you a clear view of profitability by unit or property. Whether you have two doors or twenty, we build a system that scales with your portfolio.
Absolutely. Variable income is exactly why you need a bookkeeper who understands real estate. We track your commission income as it comes in, reconcile it against your closings, and help you plan for the slower months by giving you a clear picture of your year-to-date income at all times. We also flag when quarterly estimated tax payments are due based on your actual earnings.
Real estate agents have access to a wide range of deductions that are easy to miss without a system in place: mileage and vehicle expenses, home office deduction, MLS and association dues, technology and software subscriptions, marketing and advertising (photography, signs, social media), staging costs, continuing education and licensing, and professional fees. We make sure every eligible expense is captured and categorized properly so your CPA has everything they need.
Yes — catch-up bookkeeping is included as part of onboarding. Before we start your regular monthly service, we go back and clean up however much history you have, no matter how far behind you are. We reconcile accounts, categorize transactions, and bring your books fully current. Most clients are surprised how fast we can get it done.
Yes. Property management bookkeeping is its own discipline — tracking owner distributions, security deposits, maintenance reserves, and vendor payments separately from your own operating income. We set up a clean structure from the start so your books satisfy both your operational needs and any reporting requirements you have to your property owners.
We use flat monthly pricing based on your business volume — there are no hourly rates, no surprise invoices, and no setup fees. Every plan includes all seven core services: monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, catch-up bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, and a dedicated bookkeeper. Schedule a free 15-minute call and we'll give you an exact quote on the spot.

Serving Real Estate Professionals Nationwide

Based in South Carolina. Expanding across the Southeast and beyond. 100% remote — we work wherever you close.

Columbia, SC Charleston, SC Greenville, SC Myrtle Beach, SC Charlotte, NC Atlanta, GA Nashville, TN + Nationwide
Get Started Today

Focus on Deals.
We'll Handle
The Books.

Schedule a free 15-minute call. We'll review your current setup, answer your questions, and give you a flat monthly quote — no pressure.

No credit card required  ·  No long-term contracts  ·  Cancel anytime