Bookkeeping That Keeps Every Property Straight, Even Across Multiple Platforms
One combined number for your whole portfolio doesn't tell you which properties are actually making money. Add in short-term rental payouts that bundle several listings into one deposit, and generic bookkeeping loses track fast.
Books by Anthony is a solo bookkeeping practice built for real estate investors, contractors, and trades professionals across San Antonio and beyond. Multi-property cash flow is something Anthony already understands, because that's all he works on. You get direct access to Anthony, not a rotating staff, with flat, transparent pricing agreed before you commit.
Book Your Free Discovery CallWhat Bookkeeping For Real Estate & STR With Anthony Actually Looks Like
Each property tracked separately in QuickBooks Online, long-term or short-term, so you see how every one performs on its own.
Gross booking income recorded correctly, with platform fees tracked as their own expense, not buried in a net deposit.
QBO ProAdvisor Level 2 and Payroll Certified, so your books are handled by someone tested and verified.
Flat, transparent pricing agreed before you commit, no surprise invoices.
From First Call to Clean Books
No confusing onboarding, no guessing what happens next. Here's exactly how Anthony gets your books from wherever they are now to accurate and current.
Discovery Call
Book a free call to talk through your business and what's going on with your books.
Book Review
Anthony reviews your current books and flags anything that needs attention before you commit to anything.
Custom Proposal
You get a proposal built for your business, not a generic package with add-ons you don't need.
Engagement & Start
Sign your engagement letter, make your first payment, and work begins right away.
What Clients Are Saying
"Best bookkeeper out there! I have had horrible luck my first year in business and he has changed my outlook on having my finances in order!"
"I don't say this lightly... switching to Anthony with BooksbyAnthony was one of the best business decisions I've made. In a short amount of time, he's already taught me more about my numbers than I learned with my previous bookkeeper."
"I cannot recommend Anthony highly enough. He is incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable. From the moment we started working together, everything became more streamlined and stress-free."
"I've been in this business for 20 years. Books by Anthony is one of the most knowledgeable people I know. Perfect person to help with the efficiencies of your business."
"Anthony is extremely knowledgeable and down to earth which is very rare."
Common Questions
Can you handle bookkeeping for multiple properties, including different platforms?
Yes. I set up QuickBooks so each property is tracked separately, whether it's a long-term rental or a short-term listing on Airbnb, VRBO, or another platform. You get to see how each property performs individually, not just one combined number for your whole portfolio.
Should my books show the gross booking amount or just what actually lands in my bank account?
Gross. Airbnb and similar platforms already subtract their service fees, cleaning fee adjustments, and occupancy taxes before the payout hits your account. If your books only record the net deposit, you're understating your revenue and missing deductible expenses. I record the full reservation amount as income and the platform's fees as a separate expense line, so nothing gets lost.
What's the difference between Schedule E and Schedule C for my rental income?
Generally, long-term rentals are reported on Schedule E, while some short-term rentals can fall under Schedule C instead, which changes how the income is taxed. Which one applies depends on your specific situation, so that's a conversation for your CPA, but your books need to be organized to support either one when the time comes.
How do you handle it when one payout from Airbnb covers several of my listings at once?
Platforms like Airbnb often bundle multiple reservations from different listings into a single payout. I break that payout down and allocate it back to the correct property, so each listing's income and profit margin stays accurate instead of getting blended together.
What reports do I actually get to see how each property is performing?
You get property-level numbers, not just one combined total, so you can see income, expenses, and profitability for each property on its own. That's the whole point of setting the books up by property from the start, so tax season and everyday decisions are both based on real numbers.
What's the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?
I handle the day-to-day: recording every transaction, reconciling your accounts, and making sure your books are accurate every month. Your CPA or accountant uses those books to file your taxes and give you tax strategy. Think of me as the person who keeps your numbers clean, so when tax season comes, your accountant isn't starting from scratch.
My books are a mess, or months behind. Can you still help?
Yes, this is one of the most common ways clients come to me. Cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping is a core part of what I do. We start by reviewing exactly where things stand, then work month by month to get you current and accurate, no judgment, just a clear plan to get you caught up.
What Professional Bookkeeping Actually Gives You Back
Average time small business owners spend on DIY bookkeeping each month, based on industry studies.
Typical savings businesses see outsourcing bookkeeping instead of hiring in-house staff.
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