A clean month-end close does not happen by chance. It happens because the same 10 things get done in the right order, every single month. Here is the checklist.

A professional STR owner report does more than show a payment amount. It gives owners full visibility into their property's performance clearly, consistently, and on time. This guide covers every section a strong owner report needs and the most common mistakes to avoid.

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.

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.

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.