Guides

Guides for Small Landlords

Plain-English help with taxes and bookkeeping for owners of 1 to 10 rentals.

Taxes

Schedule E, explained for small landlords: what each line means and which records support it.
Which rental expenses can you deduct?: the common categories, with everyday examples.

Bookkeeping

Set up a simple rent ledger in 20 minutes: a clear payment record for every tenant.

Tools and templates

Need numbers fast? Try the free landlord calculators. For year-round records, see all landlord templates.