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    Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services for real estate investors and landlords in Northern Virginia and Washington DC.

    Real Estate Accounting for Investors & Landlords

    Whether you own a few rentals or manage a small portfolio of properties, real estate can be a powerful way to build wealth—if the numbers and tax strategy are handled correctly.

    Hollins & Hur is a small business CPA firm based in Manassas, VA, serving real estate investors and landlords across Northern Virginia and DC.

    Who We Help

    We work with real estate investors and landlords

    Individual investors with single-family or small multi-family rentals
    Landlords with portfolios across Virginia, DC, and other states
    Owners with short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) and mid-term rentals
    Small developers and investors with multiple entities or partnerships
    Real estate professionals who earn commissions and hold properties

    Our typical clients:

    Have moved beyond a single "accidental" rental and are building a portfolio
    Have separate LLCs or entities—or are thinking about creating them
    Want better clarity on cash flow, profit, and long-term tax impact

    Common Financial Challenges

    We see the same issues again and again

    Messy or incomplete books. Rent deposits and expenses hit multiple accounts, and there's no clean view per property or portfolio.
    Mixing personal and property expenses. Renovations, travel, and personal costs end up on the same cards and are hard to untangle at tax time.
    No clear cash flow picture. You're not sure what's truly left after mortgage, repairs, taxes, and other costs.
    Confusion around repairs vs improvements. It's not always clear what should be expensed versus capitalized and depreciated.
    Multi-entity and multi-state complexity. Properties sit in different LLCs or states, and you're not sure if everything is filed correctly.
    Surprise tax bills. Rental income looks good on paper, but the tax bill still catches you off guard.

    Our job is to bring structure to your real estate finances so you can grow with confidence.

    How Hollins & Hur Supports Real Estate Investors

    We provide tailored financial support for landlords and investors building real estate portfolios.

    Bookkeeping for Your Portfolio

    We keep your numbers clean and organized so you can trust what you're looking at:

    Regular reconciliations in QuickBooks Online
    Clear tracking of income and expenses by property or entity
    Separation of personal transactions from investment activity
    Support for tracking security deposits, loan payments, and escrow items
    Simple reports so you can see cash flow and profit without digging

    Learn more about our Bookkeeping & Monthly Accounting services.

    Tax Preparation for Entities & Personal

    We handle both sides of the real estate equation:

    Tax returns for LLCs, partnerships, S corps, and other entities that hold property
    Your personal tax return, including rental schedules and K-1s
    Multi-state and DC filings where required
    Coordination across entities if you own properties in multiple structures

    Learn more about our Small Business Tax Preparation services.

    Real Estate–Focused Tax Planning

    We help you think ahead instead of just recording the past:

    Guidance on when to expense versus capitalize and depreciate
    Planning around cost segregation studies and major improvements
    Estimates of how much to set aside for taxes during the year
    Conversations around entity structure as your portfolio grows
    Long-term thinking about exits, 1031 exchanges, and generational planning

    We're not here to sell schemes—just practical, real-estate-aware tax planning.

    Clarity on Cash Flow & Next Moves

    You shouldn't be guessing:

    "Can I afford to take cash out of the LLC?"

    "Is this property truly performing, or is it just breaking even?"

    "Does it make sense to buy the next property now, or wait?"

    We help you answer those questions with:

    Reporting focused on cash flow and property/portfolio performance
    Short check-ins to walk through what the numbers mean
    Clear next steps when something needs to change

    How Our Process Works

    We keep the onboarding and ongoing work straightforward, aiming to be a steady financial partner as your portfolio evolves.

    1

    20-Minute Intro Call

    We learn about your properties, entities, and goals as an investor.

    2

    Books & Tax Review

    We review your current records and recent tax returns to understand where you're starting.

    3

    Cleanup & Setup (If Needed)

    If your records are behind or tangled, we quote a one-time cleanup and help you move into a cleaner system.

    4

    Ongoing Support

    We agree on timing for bookkeeping, reporting, and tax planning so you know when to expect updates.

    We aim to be a steady financial partner as your portfolio evolves—not just a once-a-year tax preparer.

    Is Hollins & Hur a Good Fit?

    We're often a great fit if:

    You own more than one property or are actively growing a portfolio
    You're willing to treat your real estate like a business, not just a side hobby
    You want clear, honest guidance on both the numbers and the tax side

    We may not be the right fit if:

    You're only looking to file a one-off return for a single inherited rental
    You don't want to separate personal and investment activity
    You're looking for aggressive "too good to be true" tax schemes

    FAQ: Real Estate Investor & Landlord Accounting

    Do I have to be local to work with you?

    No. We're based in Manassas, VA and serve real estate investors and landlords across Northern Virginia and the DC area. Most of our work is done virtually using secure tools.

    Can you handle multiple properties and entities?

    Yes. We regularly work with clients who have properties in more than one LLC or partnership and coordinate the accounting and tax treatment across them.

    Do you also handle my personal tax return?

    Yes. In most cases we prepare both your personal return and any entity returns related to your real estate so everything stays aligned.

    What if my records are currently just in spreadsheets or bank statements?

    That's common. We'll review what you have and, if needed, quote a one-time cleanup and setup into a proper bookkeeping system.

    Can you advise on whether a property is performing well?

    We can't make investment decisions for you, but we can give you clear, organized numbers and help you see which properties are actually driving profit and cash flow.

    Ready for a Clearer View of Your Portfolio?

    If you're ready to get out of the shoebox-and-spreadsheet phase and treat your real estate like the business it is, we'd love to talk.

    Book a Free 20-Minute CPA Call and we'll:

    Learn about your properties, entities, and goals
    Review where your books and taxes stand today
    Outline a practical plan for cleaner records and fewer surprises
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    Small business accountants in Manassas, VA serving Manasses, Gainesville, Haymarket, and small businesses across Northern Virginia & Washington DC. We provide bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax planning, and advisory support so businesses can grow with confidence.

    Phone: (571) 222-4765

    Email: ops@hollinsandhur.com

    Gainesville • Haymarket • Manassas

    8506 Wellington Road, Suite 201

    Manassas, VA 20109

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