Expert AppFolio Bookkeeping Services For Scaling Property Investors & Managers In Atlanta
Atlanta’s rental market spans a wide range of asset classes, from Class A multifamily in Midtown and Buckhead to scattered-site single-family rentals across the metro and LIHTC-funded affordable housing communities throughout Fulton and DeKalb counties. Managing the accounting for this kind of portfolio diversity inside AppFolio requires precision and familiarity with compliance layers that vary by property type. REA is an AppFolio Stack partner serving Atlanta property managers who need outsourced bookkeeping done right.
Proud AppFolio Stack™ Partners, working directly inside your AppFolio instance.
Georgia rules that apply here
- Deposit return deadline
- statutory window
- Statute
- O.C.G.A. Title 44
Why Georgia Real Estate Professionals Choose REA
AppFolio Expertise, Applied to Atlanta
Experts in AppFolio Bookkeeping
Our Atlanta property accountants are exclusive accounting partners for the AppFolio Stack™, offering specialized knowledge for your bookkeeping needs. We’ll handle your monthly financial management while maximizing AppFolio’s capabilities for your Georgia property operations.
Assigned, Responsive Team
We understand that Atlanta property management can present sudden challenges. That’s why your dedicated REA team is always ready to address your concerns through email, phone, video, or Slack, delivering timely support and confidence for your Georgia properties.
Accurate Monthly Bookkeeping
Save valuable time with our AppFolio accounting services and prevent errors that often occur in Atlanta property management. REA ensures accurate, punctual reports delivered monthly, allowing you to concentrate on what’s important, expanding your Georgia business.
Deposit Compliance for Atlanta Portfolios
O.C.G.A. Title 44
Georgia law under O.C.G.A. Title 44 requires deposits to be held in escrow and returned with itemized deductions inside the statutory window.
The escrow requirement means a dedicated deposit liability account per property, reconciled rather than pooled.
All Georgia requirementsHow we keep you inside it
- Deposit liabilities tracked per tenant in AppFolio, so a statutory window 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 Atlanta Portfolio
- 1Understanding Your Business Inside-Out
We value your time and strive to make the most of it. Once you securely grant REA access to your AppFolio account in Atlanta, we'll promptly review your books and initiate the onboarding process. Next, we'll address any issues with your account, perform any necessary catch-up bookkeeping, and examine tenant/owner statements to ensure the utmost accuracy in your Georgia property records.
- 2Efficient Monthly Bookkeeping
After ensuring your AppFolio account is accurate and current for your Atlanta properties, we commence our monthly AppFolio consultant services. Handling everything from bank reconciliations to accounts payable and reporting, we serve as your experienced accounting team for your Georgia property management needs.
- 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 Atlanta Operators
Trust Bookkeeping
Leverage Appfolio's powerful bookkeeping capabilities with REA's tailored service.
See how it worksCorporate Bookkeeping
REA's skilled team, in combination with Appfolio's comprehensive toolset, addresses the complexity of your corporate financial activities.
See how it worksBank Reconciliations
Employing Appfolio's state-of-the-art system, REA offers bank reconciliation services that brings meticulous accuracy to your finances.
See how it worksFinancial Diagnostic Cleanup
REA utilizes Appfolio's advanced diagnostic tools to swiftly and effectively troubleshoot financial anomalies.
See how it worksTrust Compliance
REA pairs its accounting prowess with Appfolio's detailed reporting to deliver comprehensive Trust Compliance Verification services.
See how it worksAppFolio Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
For Atlanta 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
Atlanta 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
Learn moreBank Reconciliation Services
Three-way reconciliation, every account
Learn moreAccounts Payable & Receivable
Bills paid, rent collected, owners paid
Learn moreBookkeeping Cleanup & Catch-Up
Back books fixed and current
Learn moreCAM Reconciliation
Annual commercial true-ups
Learn moreOn a Different Platform in Atlanta?
We Work Inside All of Them
Experts In All Property Types
- Single-Family
- Multifamily
- Student Housing
- Affordable Housing
- Community Associations
- Commercial
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.
- Single-Family
- Multifamily
- Student Housing
- Affordable Housing
- Community AssociationsSee the page
- CommercialSee the page
Check Out What Our Clients Have To Say About Us
Property Managers, Investors & Owner Operators
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!
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.
Real Estate Accounting truly is a special company. They helped as if they were a part of our company, with the concern and caution as an employee would have, but even more. They quickly ascertained our needs and developed an effective team to help with our accounting needs. They were extremely responsive and always accurate. I would recommend their services to anyone who needs help with their property management accounting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta property managers often have mixed portfolios with SFR and multifamily. Can REA handle both in one AppFolio instance?
That is a common Atlanta scenario and exactly where clean chart-of-accounts structure matters most. REA sets up AppFolio so each property class, scattered-site SFR, conventional multifamily, and any affordable units, carries its own account structure. Owners and asset managers get statements that reflect their specific portfolio slice, not a blended view that obscures performance.
How does REA manage security deposit accounting for Atlanta rental properties inside AppFolio?
Georgia law requires security deposits to be held in escrow and returned with itemized deductions within set timeframes. REA maintains a dedicated deposit liability account in AppFolio for each property, tracks move-in and move-out entries accurately, and ensures deduction documentation is reflected in the ledger to keep you compliant with O.C.G.A. Title 44.
Can REA handle AppFolio bookkeeping for LIHTC affordable housing properties in Atlanta?
Yes. LIHTC properties require income and expense tracking that is separate from market-rate units, along with records that support annual compliance reporting. REA structures AppFolio to keep affordable housing ledgers clean and isolated, so your financials support both owner reporting and program compliance requirements without manual reconciliation.
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 Atlanta
Schedule a call and we will review your AppFolio setup, your Georgia deposit handling, and what it takes to close clean every month.