Complete Residential Rentals Property Management 2026.

Name: Complete Residential Rentals Property Management 2026.
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Comprehensive understanding of residential Property management, Property Maintenance coordination & Property Bookkeeping

Created byMatthew Wade

Last updated 10/2025

English

What you'll learn

Understand the responsibilities and roles of a residential rental property manager, maintenance coordinator, property bookkeeper, and landlord.
In the aspect of property management: Learn the entire management process from listing or marketing and advertising vacant property to leasing it out.
In the aspect of property maintenance coordination: Learn the entire maintenance aspect of receiving a maintenance request from a tenant to complete it.
In the aspect of property accounting & bookkeeping: Learn the entire bookkeeping aspect of creating opening balance for each property to tax audit proof report.

Course content

3 sections • 58 lectures • 3h 34m total length

Introduction to Residential Rental Property Management Course1:54
Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Introduction to Residential Rentals management1:25
Explore the essentials of residential rental management, including property oversight, marketing, maintenance, financials, and legal compliance to maximize occupancy and income.
Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Digitalization or Automation of data anagement3:19
Chapter 1 Lesson 3 System dashboard overview 17:02
Explore the system dashboard overview for residential property management, featuring rentals, leasing, accounting, and maintenance, with live property and tenant details, outstanding balances, and rent-related financials.
Chapter 1 Lesson 4 System dashboard overview 25:24
Chapter 1 Lesson 5 Entering data for properties and owners3:40
Chapter 1 Lesson 6 Entering data for properties and owner part 14:24
Chapter 1 Lesson 6 Entering data for properties and owner part 24:07
Explore how to configure the Resident Center settings, manage renter and property insurance options, set minimum liability, and record appliance details, notes, payments, and property financials.
Chapter 1 Lesson 7 Financials tab of entering data for properties and owner4:27
Chapter 1 Lesson 8 Review the units tab of entering data for property and owner3:05
Chapter 1 Lesson 9 Review the tasks, event history, notes, files and vendors tab4:26
Chapter 1 Lesson 10 Entering data for vendors and tenants4:39
Chapter 1 Lesson 11 Listing or marketing vacant property for rent3:37
Chapter 1 Lesson 12 Review the rental application and run screening4:39
Chapter 1 Lesson 13 Showing coordination2:56
Showing coordination enables pre-qualified, self-scheduled property visits after approval, with options to reschedule or cancel; use third-party services like TenantTurner and follow signup steps with prorated costs.
Chapter 1 Lesson 14 Recording an already signed lease3:16
Chapter 1 Lesson 15 Prepare new lease & send it to prospective for e-signatures4:45
Chapter 1 Lesson 16 Manage security deposit held by the property manager6:06
Chapter 1 Lesson 17 Managing the security deposit held by the property owner4:23
Establish owner-held security deposits with a dedicated bank account and a deposit transfer asset, and document initial balances and deposits to ensure proper hold before tenant move-in.
Chapter 1 Lesson 18 Receiving last month's rent liability3:41
Chapter 1 Lesson 19 Withholding the security deposit5:19
Chapter 1 Lesson 20 Refunding the security deposit held by the manager2:35
Chapter 1 Lesson 21 Refunding the security deposit held by the owner5:46
Chapter 1 Lesson 22 Applying prepaid or last month's rent1:59
Chapter 1 Lesson 23 Ending the lease and moving out the tenant2:02

Chapter 2 Lesson 1 Introduction to maintenance coordination3:22
Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Distinguish maintenance coordinator, handyman, contractor2:54
Chapter 2 Lesson 3 Building a reliable network of licensed and insured vendors1:50
Chapter 2 Lesson 4 Communicate with tenants effectively1:48
Chapter 2 Lesson 5 The importance of asking the right questions to tenant1:48
Chapter 2 Lesson 6 Determine if a professional is needed using photos and videos3:39
Chapter 2 Lesson 7 Communication with property owners2:25
Chapter 2 Lesson 8 Create a work order for the maintenance or any other request3:27
Create work orders linked to tasks for maintenance and other requests by selecting resident, property, category, and vendor, and attach details, estimates, due dates, and priority.
Chapter 2 Lesson 9 Vendor insurance compliance2:21
Chapter 2 Lesson 10 Vendor quote evaluation and negotiation3:38
Chapter 2 Lesson 11 Tracking vendor check-in and job progress4:09
Track vendor check-in and job progress to ensure timely, billable work, tenant communication, and legal notice compliance through mandatory check-in/out, visual proof, and automated PMS updates.
Chapter 2 Lesson 12 Maintenance Quality Assurance or Quality Control3:35
Chapter 2 Lesson 13 Proactive Maintenance5:31

Chapter 3 Lesson 1 Introduction To Accounting and bookkeeping0:23
Chapter 3 Lesson 2 Difference Between Cash & Accrual Basis Accounting3:06
Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Opening balances for residential rental properties and tenant4:01
Chapter 3 Lesson 4 Setting up opening balance for the property4:43
Add the property and owner, create the operating and deposit trust bank accounts, and record the opening balance on the correct date using the accounting start date.
Chapter 3 Lesson 5 Setting up opening balance for the tenant4:29
Chapter 3 Lesson 6 Entering Tenant credits for security deposit held5:34
Learn to record tenant security deposit credits in the rent roll by issuing credits against opening balance equity and reflecting deposits in the lease financials, ensuring accurate tenant balances.
Chapter 3 Lesson 7 Enter a charge, collect rent or any other payment for tenant3:44
Enter a tenant charge—rent, repairs, or cleaning—via the lease financials (rent roll), apply to accounts, and save to tenant ledger, then record payments (online or manual) and allocate to balances.
Chapter 3 Lesson 8 Recording vendor bills2:43
Chapter 3 Lesson 9 Setting up vendor insurance & Fill out 1099-NEC compliance3:48
Chapter 3 Lesson 10 Pay the vendor for the job performed by the vendor1:54
Chapter 3 Lesson 11 Manage the 1099-NEC form for the vendor at the tax season4:58
Learn to manage the 1099-NEC for vendors during tax season using e-filing, batch processing, and essential terms like payer, recipients, and the 1096 cover letter.
Chapter 3 Lesson 12 Calculate 1099-NEC non-employee compensation for box 72:39
Chapter 3 Lesson 13 Collect management fees from rental owners3:26
Chapter 3 Lesson 14 Run owner statement and pay their rent collected from tenant4:55
Chapter 3 Lesson 15 Calculate 1099-MISCELLANEOUS income or rent income for box 13:53
Calculate box 1 1099 miscellaneous income for rent by summing gross rent transactions and cash-basis entries, noting the impact of inactive properties and the IRS filing requirements.
Chapter 3 Lesson 16 Calculate 1099-MISCELLANEOUS income or other income for box32:46
Chapter 3 Lesson 17 Calculate and maximize rent income tax deduction with exp.3:41
Calculate and maximize rental income tax deductions by deducting expenses, including depreciation, and other deductible costs like property taxes, insurance, and mortgage interest, while distinguishing repairs from improvements.
Chapter 3 Lesson 18 Calculate and maximize rental income tax deduction with depr5:04
Chapter 3 Lesson 19 Rental income tax estimation or tax forecasting5:33
Chapter 3 Lesson 20 Sending 1099-MISC to rental owners & 1099-NEC to vendors3:22

Requirements

No prior experience is required, but you must be eager to learning new skills, have an interest in the property management industry, and wish to start your own property management business or advance your career as a professional bookkeeper, maintenance coordinator, or property manager.

Description

I help property managers, maintenance coordinators and property bookkeepers stop reacting to crises and start managing profitable assets. Over the last 8 years, I have directly managed portfolios ranging from single-family homes to large multi-unit complexes, mastering the systems that turn maintenance from a liability into a streamlined, high-efficiency operation.

My goal is simple: to transfer proven, real-world procedures that protect your assets and maximize your owner's cash flow.

Core Expertise and Results

My expertise is built on the intersection of risk management, financial compliance, and operational efficiency. I teach what works on the ground, ensuring you avoid the common, costly mistakes:

1. Financial & Legal Stewardship (Risk Mitigation)

I specialize in creating systems that keep you compliant and solvent. You will learn my proven methods for:

Landlord-Tenant Law to ensure all communications and vendor interactions are legally defensible.
Controlling Trust Funds: Implementing proper Trust Accounting procedures to ensure funds are legally segregated, audited, and accurately reported.

2. Maintenance System Architect (Operational Efficiency)

Maintenance is where most property managers lose the most time and money. I will teach you how to build a resilient system that saves hundreds on every job:

Cost Control: Mastering vendor quote evaluation and negotiation to ensure fair pricing and utilizing basic troubleshooting to eliminate unnecessary service call fees.
Asset Protection: Implementing the Proactive Maintenance schedules (HVAC, gutters, safety checks) that drastically reduce major system failures and extend the life of the owner's investment.
Accountability: Establishing mandatory Work Order and Check-In/Check-Out protocols to hold vendors accountable for their time and quality.

Why Learn From Me?

My approach is focused on teaching you my exact scripts, checklists, and documentation standards. You won't just learn theory; you'll learn the practical procedures needed to walk into any management office and immediately implement a bulletproof maintenance workflow that satisfies owners and retains tenants.

Enroll in this course to stop stressing over emergencies and start proving your value as a strategic asset manager.

Who this course is for:

Those interested in building a career in the residential property management industry as a property manager.
Those interested in building a career as a maintenance coordinator.
Those interested in building a career as a property bookkeeper.
Those interested in starting a property management business.
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