Practical guides for self-managing landlords.
Taxes, books, and software — written by a CPA and attorney who self-manages rentals. No fluff, no invented statistics, and we tell you when a competitor is the better pick.
Schedule E for Landlords: Line-by-Line Guide (2026)
A CPA's plain-English walkthrough of IRS Schedule E for rental property owners — every expense line, the repairs-vs-improvements trap, and the depreciation deduction most landlords miss.
Best Property Management Software for Small Landlords (2026)
An honest roundup of Stessa, TurboTenant, Avail, Baselane, DoorLoop, and Keystead — what each tool actually does best, and who should pick which. Written by Keystead, biases disclosed.
Landlord Tax Deductions Checklist: What Self-Managers Miss
A practical checklist of rental property deductions self-managing landlords overlook — mileage, home office, loan costs — plus a plain-English depreciation explainer from a CPA founder.
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