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Accounting Firms for Real Estate

Real estate is full of moving parts—1031 exchanges, passive losses, depreciation schedules, and shifting property values. Whether you’re a solo investor, a property manager, or a developer, this page will help you find an accounting firm who knows how to make the most of every deduction and deal.
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Featured Accountants

Nimbl | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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25 Client Reviews

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"Nimbl works at holding the sacredness of trust carefully in how they prepare, follow through, and reconcile perceived or real discrepancies. They provide us peace of mind, day-to-day, and a supportive perspective of the future enabling us to prepare and position ourselves to make the most of every opportunity. They are high-quality people who demonstrate proficiency and competency in their work and utilize processes that make it predictable. We enjoy connecting them with other people because we know that they will help make their life, business and future better."
Iota Finance | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Forensic Accounting
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12 Client Reviews

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"How was your experience with Iota Finance? My experience with Iota Finance has been exceptional. They handled both my business and personal taxes, in addition to providing high-quality bookkeeping and advisory support. When I fell behind on submitting my tax documents, they were proactive about filing an extension on my behalf so I wouldn’t miss any deadlines. That level of attention to detail and client care really stood out to me—they made sure everything was handled smoothly, regardless.

I also love that their client portal and pipeline system gives me real-time visibility into the status of each of my projects. Whether it's tax prep or...
Bookkeeper360 | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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2 Client Reviews

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"I have found the overall service invaluable to the success of my business. Highly recommend the team at BK60."

Accountants

Good Measure | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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8 Client Reviews

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"Our organization was in a rough spot regarding our financial processes given we were understaff and lacked the expertise needed to work effectively in this area. Our partnership with Good Measure Financial was easily the best decision we’ve made operationally in the last decade. We needed professional help from payroll/tax filing to best practice as a non-profit organization and GMF was the clear choice. There are so many details that make working with a church labor intensive, ranging from how pastors are paid to supporting missionaries or working with committees. The regular, run of the mill business partner working with small business could never do what GMF has done for us. Nothing is boiler plate. If I need Ben, he is available to give good, honest, friendly, and proactive help. You don’t have to lead their team to fix your problems like I’ve seen with other partnerships, Ben will find it and do it before asked. He is the guy and GMF is the team you want in a foxhole. If you’re a church and your finances are more characterized by chaos rather than order...
doola | Bookkeeping, Tax Preparation
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6 Client Reviews

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"I have an E-commerce business which I manage on doola, as an international founder, having everything in one place (formation, finances, and bookkeeping + federal taxes) is awesome, and the CPA consultations are a nice touch."
Track | Bookkeeping, International Tax Services, Payroll Services
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6 Client Reviews

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"Jesse is outstanding—highly efficient, meticulous, and proactive. His expertise has established our financial management, ensuring accuracy and compliance when setting up my new business. His dedication and professionalism are unmatched. I highly recommend his services to any business seeking top-notch bookkeeping, especially for a business just getting off the ground."
Solopreneur Tax | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Payroll Services
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6 Client Reviews

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"Solopreneur Tax has been our CPA and financial advisor since we started our company in 2021. I am grateful that I get to have a relationship with Chris, the owner of Solo.
At the beginning, when my company was focused on business development, Solo fortified my back office. They advised me of the appropriate accounting system to use, of the proper internal control procedures to put in place, and of the tax codes to be prepared for.

They continue to make themselves available to answer my questions regarding the monthly reconciliation of my books or year-end tax planning. As a...
Online Taxman/Global Expat Advisors | Bookkeeping, International Tax Services, Tax Preparation
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"The level of satisfaction I receive with working with this team, is superb. Not only do I feel confident with the work provided, but I am at ease as my questions and concerns are addressed in such a timely manner."
Lemoti | Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services, Tax Preparation
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4 Client Reviews

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"Thank you to the Lemoti team for helping me stay on top of my finances and ensuring I'm maximizing my post-tax earnings for retirement. I used to worry if I was managing the numbers correctly, but now, thanks to them, I have complete peace of mind."
Framework Tax & Accounting | Advisory Services, Audit Services, Bookkeeping
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"Great! Fast, helpful, answered all my questions, didn't mind getting on calls, and had ideas for how to improve things."
Walker Advisory, LLC | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Forensic Accounting
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3 Client Reviews

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"Dylan did my taxes this year. He took extra time to go through our paperwork and look for every qualifying deduction possible. I was shocked at how much we’d missed in the past and very grateful for his help. He was always helpful and available to answer questions."
Graphite | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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3 Client Reviews

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"I've been working with the Graphite team for years, and they've been an amazing partner every step of the way. They're easy to work with, highly collaborative, and always go above and beyond. If you want a true partner by your side through the rollercoaster of building a company, this is the team."
Private Tax Solutions | Advisory Services, Bookkeeping, Fractional CFO Services
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3 Client Reviews

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"Private Tax Solutions is incredibly helpful, responsive and great to work with. They help us with our personal and business taxes. When we started a new business in 2023, Don gave me invaluable guidance on all the tax compliances and filings for operating in multiple states and continues to help as our business grows. Selfishly I want to keep them all to myself, however if you need an OUTSTANDING Accounting Team, Private Tax Solutions are the ones to contact. They really do have solutions to all your tax questions and the private client portal makes it easy to transfer information and communicate with them from any state."
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What Does a Real Estate Accountant Do?

From maximizing depreciation to structuring deals tax-efficiently, real estate accountants handle more than just books. They guide investors, brokers, and developers through cost segregation, passive activity rules, and capital gains strategy.

FrequentlyAsked Questions

How much does a real estate accountant cost?

Rates vary, but expect to pay $150–$450/hour for most CPAs. Complex planning (like 1031 exchanges or audit representation) can go up to $1,000/hour. Monthly services often range from $500–$2,000/month.

What does a real estate accountant actually do?

They track income and expenses, structure tax-efficient deals, assist with depreciation and cost segregation, and help with capital gains planning. Many also advise on audits and long-term investment strategies.

What should I expect to pay annually?

Depending on your activity level, real estate-focused accounting can range from $1,000/year for basic tax prep to $10,000+ for ongoing advisory and complex filings.

Can a real estate CPA help with 1031 exchanges?

Yes—many specialize in this and can help structure the transaction, file proper forms, and time it correctly to defer capital gains.

What’s the difference between a general accountant and a real estate CPA?

Real estate CPAs understand passive activity rules, cost segregation, debt basis, depreciation recapture, and deal structuring. A generalist likely won’t catch opportunities specific to your industry.

Not sure who’s right for your real estate business? Answer a few quick questions, and we’ll introduce you to someone who fits.

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