Real Estate Bookkeeping: Income and Expense Tracking for Rent, Dues and Commission
Emlivo is the bookkeeping and tracking tool built for real estate work: rent collection, building income and expenses and commission documents sit in one account, always up to date. The month-end balance, late payments and the arrears list are ready without any calculation, and receipts and reconciliation forms come out of ready templates in minutes. Invoices and statutory books stay with your accountant.
- 7-day trial for $1
- No installation
- Works on desktop and mobile
How the money side is kept in Emlivo
There are three places, by source: rent tracking, the building ledger and commission documents.
- 1Mark the rent
Mark the monthly payment of each lease; late and upcoming payments are listed separately.
- 2Keep the building ledger
Dues marked as paid are added to income; you enter expenses by category with a receipt image.
- 3See the balance
Carried-over balance, monthly income, expenses and month-end balance are always calculated.
- 4Document the commission
Service fee agreements, commission statements and receipts are prepared with VAT calculated.
- 5Export
Print the monthly statement or download a file that opens in Excel for your accountant.
What is included?
Free calculators
Tax and commission calculators you can use without signing up.
Who is it for?
Agencies that manage rentals and buildings
The accounts of the rents you follow and the buildings you manage stay in the same panel as your client work.
Building managers
Ledger, dues collection, arrears and budget on one screen, with a monthly statement to share with residents.
Owners with rental income
See what you collected each month and estimate rental income tax with the calculator before filing.
Notebook and Excel versus Emlivo
| Task | Notebook / Excel | Emlivo |
|---|---|---|
| Rent collection | Noted by hand each month | One click, late ones reported |
| Dues income | Added up and written separately | Marked payments are added to income |
| Month-end balance | Added up by hand | Carried-over and month-end balance calculated |
| Expense documents | Searched in a folder | Receipt image next to the entry |
| Export for the accountant | Sheet rearranged | A file that opens in Excel |
Choose the plan that fits you
Every plan has a 7-day trial for $1. Only that fee is charged during the trial; cancel before it ends and the plan fee is never taken. The trial applies to credit cards; debit card payments are charged in full immediately.
- 40 credits per month
- Parcel Tour, Land & Home Showcase — unlimited
- ~8-10 listings / month
- Unlimited listing copy & images
- Home staging & maps
- Email support
- 120 credits per month
- Parcel Tour, Land & Home Showcase — unlimited
- ~25-30 listings / month
- Video & drone generation
- CRM & Lead Board
- Instagram integration
- Priority support
- 300 credits per month
- Parcel Tour, Land & Home Showcase — unlimited
- All tools included
- Instagram DM & comment automation
- Brand & logo customization
- Dedicated support
Frequently asked questions
Is Emlivo accounting software?
No. It is a bookkeeping and tracking tool for real estate work: rent collection, building income and expenses and commission documents. It does not issue invoices, keep statutory books or file tax returns.
Can I keep my agency's general accounts?
The ledger is kept per building. There is no separate ledger for the agency's own expenses; commission income can be documented with statements and receipts.
Does it connect to my bank?
No. Bank transactions are not imported; you enter payments and expenses.
Are rent or dues collected through Emlivo?
No. Emlivo does not take payments. You collect and mark the payment in the panel.
Does it cost extra?
No. These features are included in the Emlivo plans. You can start with a 7-day trial; the trial fee and plans are on the pricing page.