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Compost the Chaos: Using Past Mistakes to Fertilize Your Future Success
Running a business is messy. You’ve made decisions that didn’t pan out. You’ve launched things that flopped. You’ve overspent,...
Nelisa Lee
7 days ago2 min read


The #1 Reason Your Business Feels Chaotic—And How to Fix It with a Simple SOP
If you're a small business owner, chances are you've felt it: the chaos of juggling a million tasks, answering the same questions...
Nelisa Lee
Jun 262 min read


Top 5 Bookkeeping Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make (and How to Weed Them Out)
When it comes to building wealth through real estate, most investors get excited about deals, doors, and cash flow. But if your books are...
Nelisa Lee
Jun 123 min read


Systems Are the Soil: How SOPs Help You Scale Without Burnout
If you're a small business owner wearing too many hats, it can feel like you're sprinting on a treadmill that never slows down. Growth...
Nelisa Lee
Jun 52 min read


Stop Planting in the Wrong Season: Signs You're Working on the Wrong Thing in Your Business
Imagine trying to plant tomatoes in the middle of winter. No matter how much effort you put in, how rich the soil is, how often you...
Nelisa Lee
May 293 min read


From Hobby to Business: Signs It’s Time to Take Your Real Estate Investing Seriously
When you bought your first rental or flipped your first property, you probably didn’t think of yourself as a business owner. You were...
Nelisa Lee
May 223 min read


How to Create Repeatable Workflows That Actually Get Used by Your Team
Creating workflows is easy. Getting your team to actually use them is the real challenge. If you’ve ever spent hours mapping out...
Nelisa Lee
May 153 min read


Should You Hire a Bookkeeper or Do It Yourself? A Real Estate Investor’s Guide (For Flippers & Landlords)
Whether you're collecting rent or cashing in on a flip, there’s one part of real estate investing that everyone underestimates:...
Nelisa Lee
May 83 min read


Your Books Are Done... Now What? Turning Bookkeeping Into Better Business Decisions"
You’ve done it. The transactions are categorized. The reconciliations are done. Your reports are ready. Cue the sigh of relief. But once...
Nelisa Lee
May 73 min read


Rental Property Accounting: What to Do Before You Buy Your First Deal
Buying your first rental property is exciting—running numbers, touring houses, picturing your first cash-flowing deal. But here’s the...
Nelisa Lee
May 13 min read


Getting Started with QuickBooks: A Simple Setup Guide for Small Business Owners
Whether you're just launching your business or finally getting serious about tracking your numbers, QuickBooks is one of the best tools...
Nelisa Lee
Apr 242 min read


LLC Formed, Property Bought… Now What? Your First 5 Accounting Tasks
So you formed your LLC and bought your first rental—huge congrats! 🎉 You’ve taken a big step forward as a real estate investor. But now...
Nelisa Lee
Apr 173 min read


Why QuickBooks is a Must-Have for Real Estate Investors! 💼🏡
As a real estate investor, managing your finances can be complex. From tracking rental income and property expenses to dealing with...
Nelisa Lee
Apr 34 min read


1099-INTs for Private Money Lenders: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
If you’ve borrowed money from private lenders to fund your real estate deals, you may need to issue them a Form 1099-INT for the...
Nelisa Lee
Mar 243 min read


Accounting for New Real Estate Investors: A Beginner’s Guide
Real estate investing can be a lucrative venture, but it’s crucial to understand the financial side of the business to ensure long-term...
Nelisa Lee
Mar 204 min read


5 Reasons Real Estate Investors Should Care About Their Balance Sheet
In the world of accounting, the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement often gets all the attention. It’s the go-to report for understanding...
Nelisa Lee
Mar 203 min read


The Importance of Not Commingling Personal and Business Funds in Your Real Estate Investing Business
One of the most common mistakes made by real estate investors—especially those who are just starting out—is commingling personal and...
Nelisa Lee
Mar 135 min read


Should Real Estate Investors Elect S Corp Taxation?
Electing to be taxed as an S Corporation (S Corp) can offer real estate investors several tax advantages, especially if they earn...
Nelisa Lee
Mar 122 min read


Setting Up Payroll for Your Real Estate Investment Business
As your real estate investment business grows, managing payroll becomes an essential aspect of running your operations smoothly. Whether...
Nelisa Lee
Mar 64 min read


Using Leverage to Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio
When it comes to scaling your real estate portfolio, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal is leverage. Leverage allows you to...
Nelisa Lee
Feb 273 min read
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