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The Lead Accountants Blog

Bookkeeping guides, platform walkthroughs, and tax insights for Florida STR, PadSplit, and rental property investors.

How to Reconcile PadSplit Payouts in QuickBooks

PadSplit's weekly payment structure creates unique bookkeeping challenges most bookkeepers can't handle. Here's the step-by-step guide to getting it right in QuickBooks.

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Bonus Depreciation Is Back at 100% — Is Your Bookkeeping Ready to Capture It?

The One Big Beautiful Bill permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation. Here's what your books need to look like before your CPA can claim it.

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STR vs. MTR vs. PadSplit: Which Rental Strategy Actually Wins After All the Fees?

Gross revenue doesn't tell the story. Here's how to compare STR, MTR, and PadSplit returns after platform fees, expenses, and vacancy.

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Florida's STR Regulations Are Still a Patchwork in 2026 — Here's What It Means for Your Books

Governor DeSantis vetoed SB 280, leaving Florida STR regulation fragmented by city and county. Here's what it means for your compliance and your books.

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5 Bookkeeping Mistakes That Are Costing Florida Real Estate Investors Thousands

These five mistakes are the most common we see — and each one costs investors thousands in missed deductions and bad decisions.

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How to Get Lender-Ready Financials for Your Rental Portfolio — Before the Bank Asks

DSCR lenders want property-level P&L, rent rolls, and clean balance sheets. Most investors can't produce them on short notice. Here's how to be ready.

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