Keystone Bookkeepers has joined VR Trust's Expert Accounting Partner program meaning STR property managers on VR Trust now have a verified, purpose-built bookkeeping partner listed directly in the VR Trust marketplace.

Mismanaged STR fees cost property managers money, create owner confusion, and introduce bookkeeping errors that compound over time. This guide covers which fees you keep, which passes through to owners, and how to track and communicate all of it correctly.

If you manage between one and ten short-term rental listings, owner payouts are often the most stressful part of the business.

Managing a small portfolio of short-term rental (STR) listings, between one and ten properties, can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to bookkeeping.

If you manage short-term rentals and your 1099s don’t match owner payouts, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common year-end issues we see, and a major source of owner questions and IRS anxiety.

TL;DR: If you manage or own short-term rentals, don’t assume Airbnb or VRBO is handling your occupancy taxes correctly. Many STR hosts are unknowingly non-compliant.

If you're managing short-term rentals and not charging a tech fee, you're leaving money on the table. A tech fee is not just another line item - it’s a sustainability tool for your business.

Guest damage is inevitable in short-term rentals (STRs). Property managers typically handle it using one of three methods: keeping claims off statements, self-insuring via damage waivers, or passing all claims through to owners. Each approach has pros, cons, and different communication strategies for owners.

Short-term rental (STR) bookkeeping can get messy fast - especially when it comes to cleaning revenue and costs. In this guide, we’ll break down the smartest way to handle cleaning income and expenses so your owner statements stay clean, your books stay compliant, and your time isn't wasted on unnecessary admin. Over 80% of our clients keep cleaning off the owner statements, let’s dive into why.