Accounting for Real EstateProperty Management

Landlord Studio Review

Name: Landlord Studio
Brand: Landlord Studio
Availability: InStock

Mobile-first accounting and property management app for independent landlords — automates rent tracking, expenses, mileage, and Schedule E tax reporting from one dashboard.

Starting at Free / $12/mo Pro

Visit Landlord Studio

Landlord Studio Pros

Free plan supports up to 3 units — a genuine entry point for new landlords without upfront cost
AI receipt scanning and auto mileage logging eliminate most manual bookkeeping data entry
One-click Schedule E export cuts tax-prep time significantly at year end
4.9-star average from 1,000+ reviews; support team consistently praised for fast response times

Landlord Studio Cons

No commission tracking or agent 1099 reporting — wrong tool for active real estate agents
Free tier capped at 3 units; costs scale up quickly for mid-size portfolios
Xero is the only accounting software integration; no QuickBooks or FreshBooks sync
No trust or escrow accounting; unsuitable for brokerages and property managers handling client funds

Product Overview

Landlord Studio is a mobile-first bookkeeping and property management platform built for independent landlords and small-portfolio real estate investors. It hits the same market as Stessa, Baselane, and REI Hub, but leans harder into active bookkeeping: AI-assisted receipt scanning, automatic mileage logging, and automated bank feeds make routine tracking nearly hands-off, while a one-click Schedule E export saves hours at tax time. Unlike Stessa (which prioritizes passive net-worth tracking) or Baselane (which bundles landlord banking), Landlord Studio leads with accounting accuracy and award-winning customer support. It does not do trust or escrow accounting, has no commission tracking, and syncs only with Xero — making it a poor fit for brokerages, agents tracking commissions, or investors running large commercial portfolios. Best for: buy-and-hold residential landlords managing 1–20 units who want purpose-built software instead of a spreadsheet.