Expert AppFolio Bookkeeping Services For Scaling Property Investors & Managers In Austin
Austin’s rental market is one of the most active in the country, driven by sustained tech-sector migration, a large university population, and a build-to-rent pipeline that continues to expand across the metro. With Texas preempting local rent control and no traditional zoning code constraining development, property managers here operate in a high-volume, high-velocity environment where accurate AppFolio accounting is not optional. REA serves as a dedicated AppFolio Stack partner for Austin property management firms that need reliable outsourced bookkeeping without the overhead of in-house accounting staff.
Proud AppFolio Stack™ Partners, working directly inside your AppFolio instance.
Texas rules that apply here
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days
- Statute
- Texas Property Code Ch. 92
Why Texas Real Estate Professionals Choose REA
AppFolio Expertise, Applied to Austin
Experts in AppFolio Bookkeeping
As certified accounting partners for the AppFolio Stack™, our Austin property accountants deliver exceptional expertise in AppFolio. We’ll manage your monthly bookkeeping while leveraging the full potential of AppFolio software for your property management operations.
Assigned, Responsive Team
When urgent matters arise in your Austin property management, quick assistance is essential. Your assigned REA team is consistently available through email, phone, video, or Slack, offering rapid responses and reassurance for your property operations across Texas.
Accurate Monthly Bookkeeping
Streamline your Austin property management with our AppFolio bookkeeping services and avoid potential errors. REA provides precise, on-time financial reports monthly, freeing you to focus on your core business, developing your property investments in Texas.
Deposit Compliance for Austin Portfolios
Texas Property Code Ch. 92
Texas Property Code Chapter 92 requires the deposit to be returned within 30 days of lease termination, with itemized written deductions.
Texas does not mandate a separate statutory escrow account the way Florida does, which makes voluntary segregation and clean per-tenant ledgers the operator's own control rather than a legal default.
All Texas requirementsHow we keep you inside it
- Deposit liabilities tracked per tenant in AppFolio, so a 30 days 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 Austin Portfolio
- 1Understanding Your Business Inside-Out
Your time is precious, and we aim to optimize it. When you grant REA secure access to your Austin AppFolio account, we'll immediately evaluate your books and start the onboarding procedure. Following this, we'll tackle any account issues, conduct essential catch-up bookkeeping, and scrutinize tenant/owner statements to ensure perfect accuracy in your property records throughout Texas.
- 2Efficient Monthly Bookkeeping
After confirming your Austin AppFolio account is precise and up-to-date, we initiate our monthly AppFolio consultant services. Taking care of all aspects from bank reconciliations to accounts payable and detailed reporting, we operate as your skilled accounting team for your Texas property management business.
- 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 Austin 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 Austin 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
Austin 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 Austin?
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
Adam the owner took a personal interest in my situation and was willing to work with me to see if his company was a good fit. I may be too small for them but I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a bookkeeper for their property management business.
Following a series of erroneous financials from my previous bookkeeper, who lacked expertise in real estate, it's been truly remarkable to receive not only accurate financials on a consistent basis but also proactive advice without prompting. The REA team is a game-changer in real estate accounting!
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can REA support Austin property managers who manage both residential and commercial units in AppFolio?
Yes. Several Austin portfolios include mixed-use assets, particularly in the urban core and along major corridors. REA configures AppFolio to handle different lease structures, CAM reconciliations for commercial tenants, and separate reporting by property class, giving owners a clear view of performance across a mixed portfolio.
How does REA handle Texas security deposit compliance inside AppFolio for Austin property managers?
Texas Property Code requires landlords to return security deposits within 30 days of lease termination, with itemized written deductions. REA tracks deposit liability balances as a separate reconciled account in AppFolio, flags overdue returns, and ensures deduction documentation is recorded against the correct ledger so you stay compliant without manual tracking.
Does REA have experience with Austin's build-to-rent portfolio structures in AppFolio?
Yes. BTR communities often involve multiple ownership entities, phased unit onboarding, and developer reporting requirements that differ from traditional multifamily. REA sets up AppFolio chart-of-accounts structures and owner statement templates that reflect how Austin BTR portfolios are actually organized, so reports are accurate and decision-ready from day one.
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 Austin
Schedule a call and we will review your AppFolio setup, your Texas deposit handling, and what it takes to close clean every month.