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Expert AppFolio Bookkeeping Services For Scaling Property Investors & Managers In Orlando

Orlando’s property management market spans a uniquely complex mix of long-term multifamily, short-term vacation rentals, and rapidly expanding build-to-rent communities driven by one of the fastest-growing metro populations in Florida. Managing the books across these portfolio types requires more than generic accounting software proficiency. REA, an official AppFolio Stack partner, provides outsourced bookkeeping built specifically for property managers operating in markets like Orlando where the accounting demands are anything but standard.

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Florida rules that apply here

Deposit return deadline
30 days for notice
Statute
Florida Statutes Ch. 83
Full Florida requirements

Why Florida Real Estate Professionals Choose REA

AppFolio Expertise, Applied to Orlando

Experts in AppFolio Bookkeeping

As certified accounting partners for the AppFolio Stack™, our Orlando team delivers exceptional expertise in AppFolio bookkeeping. We’ll manage your monthly accounting while optimizing the software’s capabilities for your property management operations throughout Florida.

Assigned, Responsive Team

For Orlando property managers, we recognize that unexpected issues demand prompt attention. Your assigned REA team remains accessible at all times to resolve your concerns via email, phone, video, or Slack, ensuring quick assistance and peace of mind.

Accurate Monthly Bookkeeping

Reduce time-consuming tasks and avoid mistakes with our AppFolio bookkeeping services for Orlando property managers. REA delivers precise, timely financial reports each month, enabling you to focus on growing your property portfolio across Florida.

Deposit Compliance for Orlando Portfolios

Florida Statutes Ch. 83

Florida Statutes Chapter 83 requires deposits to be held in a separate Florida bank account or covered by a surety bond, with written notice to the tenant within 30 days of receipt and strict timelines for return or itemized claim.

Chapter 83 makes the separate account an explicit statutory requirement rather than a best practice, and Chapter 720 governs HOA reserve fund accounting.

All Florida requirements

How we keep you inside it

  • Deposit liabilities tracked per tenant in AppFolio, so a 30 days for notice deadline is answerable from the ledger
  • Trust accounts reconciled three ways every month
  • Deduction documentation recorded against the correct ledger
  • Aging deposits flagged before the statutory window closes

How AppFolio Bookkeeping Transforms Property Management

Onboarding a Orlando Portfolio

  1. 1Understanding Your Business Inside-Out

    We respect how valuable your time is as an Orlando property manager. After you provide secure access to your AppFolio account, our team will quickly assess your financial records and begin the onboarding process. Subsequently, we'll resolve any account discrepancies, complete required catch-up bookkeeping, and thoroughly review tenant/owner statements to guarantee complete accuracy in your Florida property documentation.

  2. 2Efficient Monthly Bookkeeping

    Once we've verified the accuracy and currency of your Orlando AppFolio account, we begin our comprehensive monthly AppFolio consultant services. From managing bank reconciliations to handling accounts payable and generating reports, we function as your dedicated accounting team for your property management operations throughout Florida.

  3. 3Monthly Reports and Statements

    Each month we deliver clear financial packages through AppFolio, including P&Ls, balance sheets, and owner and tenant statements. Every report is trust-account compliant and built to give total visibility into portfolio performance.

Appfolio Bookkeeping Services from REA

Available to Orlando Operators

Trust Bookkeeping

Leverage Appfolio's powerful bookkeeping capabilities with REA's tailored service.

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Corporate Bookkeeping

REA's skilled team, in combination with Appfolio's comprehensive toolset, addresses the complexity of your corporate financial activities.

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Bank Reconciliations

Employing Appfolio's state-of-the-art system, REA offers bank reconciliation services that brings meticulous accuracy to your finances.

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Financial Diagnostic Cleanup

REA utilizes Appfolio's advanced diagnostic tools to swiftly and effectively troubleshoot financial anomalies.

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Trust Compliance

REA pairs its accounting prowess with Appfolio's detailed reporting to deliver comprehensive Trust Compliance Verification services.

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AppFolio Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

For Orlando Portfolios

  • Process Review & Set Up
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • AP / AR
  • Accurate NOI, Balance Sheets
  • Recording HUD's & Accruals
  • Owner Distributions
  • Monthly Statements & Reports
  • Management Fees
  • Corporate Bookkeeping
  • Tenant Chargebacks

Take the Whole Close, or One Function

Orlando operators use REA for the full monthly close or for the single function that has become a bottleneck. Each one is performed inside your AppFolio instance.

Trust Accounting

Compliant, audit-ready trust funds

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Bank Reconciliation Services

Three-way reconciliation, every account

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Accounts Payable & Receivable

Bills paid, rent collected, owners paid

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Bookkeeping Cleanup & Catch-Up

Back books fixed and current

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CAM Reconciliation

Annual commercial true-ups

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On a Different Platform in Orlando?

We Work Inside All of Them

Experts In All Property Types

  • Single-Family
  • Multifamily
  • Student Housing
  • Affordable Housing
  • Community Associations
  • Commercial
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Experts In All Property Types

Residential, commercial and everything in between. The asset class changes what the books have to prove, and our teams are staffed accordingly.

Check Out What Our Clients Have To Say About Us

Property Managers, Investors & Owner Operators

Client story

As REA exclusively specializes in Real Estate, I rest easy knowing my financials are precise every month while saving money at the same time, an invaluable benefit.

SWSteve WilkoOwner Operator

I highly recommend Real Estate Accounting (REA) services from this group. They truly are great and have helped us tremendously at a time we needed it the most. I felt very comfortable giving up all my accounting responsibilities to this team and I'm still glad I made the decision to work with this group. Nothing less than an amazing experience!

TCTracy CollinsProperty Manager

REA and team have been nothing but excellent helping our firm with its day to day financial needs. Their expertise, professionalism, and timeliness have made our lives so much easier. We foresee a long relationship with REA and team.

BCBrian CookOwner Operator

Frequently Asked Questions

Can REA handle HOA reserve fund accounting for Orlando communities in AppFolio?

REA handles reserve fund contributions, expenditure tracking, and fund-balance reporting for HOA-governed communities under Florida Statutes Chapter 720. For Orlando’s growing master-planned and build-to-rent communities, we reconcile assessments, special assessments, and reserve allocations inside AppFolio so board reports and annual budgets reflect accurate fund positions.

Does REA manage Florida security deposit compliance for Orlando property managers in AppFolio?

Yes. Florida Statutes Chapter 83 requires security deposits be held in a Florida bank account or posted as a surety bond, with written notice to the tenant within 30 days of receipt. REA tracks deposit status, interest obligations where applicable, and claim deductions inside AppFolio to keep Orlando managers compliant with state disclosure and return requirements.

How does REA handle short-term rental accounting for Orlando property managers in AppFolio?

REA sets up separate ledger structures for short-term rental units within AppFolio, reconciling nightly revenue against platform payouts, tracking cleaning and turnover costs at the unit level, and producing owner statements that clearly separate gross revenue from operating deductions. This gives Orlando managers clean books for both their vacation rental and long-term portfolios without mixing income streams.

What kind of financial reports do you provide to AppFolio clients?

We provide detailed monthly financial reports and statements that offer a transparent overview of your business’s financial health. These reports are designed to ensure compliance with all trust account regulations and to help you make informed business decisions based on accurate financial data.

Can you handle both corporate and trust Appfolio bank reconciliation?

Yes, we offer both corporate and trust bookkeeping services tailored to AppFolio users. We manage the complexity of your corporate financial activities as well as ensure meticulous accuracy and compliance in your trust accounting, using AppFolio’s comprehensive toolset to manage all aspects effectively.

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AppFolio Bookkeeping for Orlando

Schedule a call and we will review your AppFolio setup, your Florida deposit handling, and what it takes to close clean every month.