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Year-end is one of the most stressful times for Short-Term Rental (STR) property managers... especially when it comes to preparing clean, reconciled owner statements. Owners expect clear answers around income, expenses, taxes, and deposits, and any mismatch between your statements, books, and trust account balances can lead to time-consuming questions and eroded trust. This guide walks you through how to generate year-end owner statements that actually tie out (statements that match your accounting system, trust account, and transaction records down to the last dollar).

Short‑Term Rental businesses face unique financial challenges that traditional accountants do not always understand. This article explains why STR property managers should work with accountants and bookkeepers who specialize in the industry if working with a service provider, how trust accounting differs from operational accounting and how purpose built tools like Clearing support accurate, compliant STR financial management.

Trust accounting isn’t just a compliance requirement, it’s a competitive advantage for Short-Term Rental property managers. This article breaks down how trust accounting builds homeowner confidence, enables better financial reporting, and becomes a key value-add when pitching to new clients. Learn how to position trust accounting as a benefit, not a burden.

As year-end approaches, Short-Term Rental property managers practicing trust accounting face critical financial workflows that must be wrapped up cleanly. This article outlines the key steps to take now, before December, to close your books accurately, stay compliant, and set up a smooth start to the new year. From reconciliations and liability cleanups to audit readiness and owner communication, this guide helps you finish strong.

Switching PMS platforms or fintech tools doesn’t have to disrupt your financial foundation. Learn why STR property managers are moving their accounting outside of the PMS—and how this shift supports faster growth, easier acquisitions, and smoother tech transitions.

As trust accounting requirements grow stricter across the U.S., virtual and physical cards are emerging as a powerful compliance tool for Short-Term Rental property managers. This article explores how fintech card solutions help managers track reimbursable expenses, enforce fund segregation, and streamline trust accounting workflows in regulated states like North Carolina.