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Reports & Analytics Guide

Generate financial reports, property performance metrics, and business insights. Complete guide to analytics and data-driven decisions.

Reports & Analytics Guide

Overview

Roomazon’s reporting system provides comprehensive insights into your property portfolio’s financial performance, helping you make data-driven decisions and prepare for taxes.

Available Reports

Financial Reports

Income Statement (P&L)

Shows profit and loss by:

  • Time Period: Monthly, quarterly, annual
  • Property: Individual or portfolio-wide
  • Categories: Rent, fees, expenses
  • Format: Summary or detailed

Key Metrics:

  • Gross rental income
  • Other income (fees, deposits)
  • Total income
  • Operating expenses
  • Net operating income
  • Cash flow

Cash Flow Report

Track actual cash movements:

  • Money coming in (rent, deposits)
  • Money going out (expenses, fees)
  • Net cash flow
  • Running balance
  • Timing of transactions

Rent Roll Report

Current tenant summary:

  • Property name and address
  • Tenant name and contact
  • Lease start/end dates
  • Monthly rent amount
  • Security deposit
  • Current balance
  • Payment status

Property Performance

Property Analysis

Compare property performance:

  • Revenue per property
  • Expense ratios
  • Occupancy rates
  • ROI calculations
  • Maintenance costs
  • Vacancy periods

Occupancy Report

Track vacancy metrics:

  • Current occupancy percentage
  • Vacancy duration
  • Lost rent calculation
  • Historical trends
  • Seasonal patterns

Maintenance Analytics

Understand maintenance patterns:

  • Requests by property
  • Average resolution time
  • Maintenance costs
  • Vendor performance
  • Request categories
  • Tenant satisfaction

Payment Reports

Collection Summary

Monitor rent collection:

  • Total collected vs expected
  • On-time payment percentage
  • Late payment trends
  • Outstanding balances
  • Payment methods used

Late Payment Analysis

Identify problem areas:

  • Tenants with late payments
  • Late fee collection
  • Days to collect
  • Seasonal patterns
  • Recovery rates

Payment Method Breakdown

See how tenants pay:

  • Online vs offline payments
  • Credit card vs ACH
  • Processing fees collected
  • Payment timing patterns

Expense Analysis

Expense Summary

Categorized expense breakdown:

  • Maintenance & repairs
  • Utilities
  • Professional services
  • Insurance & taxes
  • Property improvements
  • Other expenses

Vendor Report

Analyze vendor relationships:

  • Total spent per vendor
  • Number of transactions
  • Average invoice amount
  • Payment timing
  • Service categories

Tax Preparation Report

Year-end summary for taxes:

  • Schedule E format
  • Deductible expenses
  • Property-wise breakdown
  • Depreciation info
  • Supporting documentation

Report Customization

Date Ranges

Choose from preset or custom ranges:

  • Current month
  • Last 30 days
  • Quarter to date
  • Year to date
  • Last 12 months
  • Custom date range
  • Tax year

Property Filtering

Select specific properties:

  • All properties
  • Single property
  • Property group
  • By property type
  • By location

Data Grouping

Organize information by:

  • Monthly
  • Quarterly
  • Annually
  • Property
  • Category
  • Vendor

Export Options

PDF Reports

Professional formatted reports:

  • Company branding
  • Executive summary
  • Charts and graphs
  • Detailed data tables
  • Appendices

Excel/CSV Export

Raw data export for:

  • Further analysis
  • Custom formatting
  • Integration with other tools
  • Backup purposes
  • Sharing with accountants

Email Delivery

Schedule automatic reports:

  • Monthly summaries
  • Quarterly reviews
  • Annual reports
  • Custom schedules
  • Multiple recipients

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Financial KPIs

  • Gross Rental Yield: Annual rent ÷ property value
  • Net Operating Income: Income - operating expenses
  • Cash-on-Cash Return: Cash flow ÷ cash invested
  • Expense Ratio: Expenses ÷ gross income
  • Debt Service Coverage: NOI ÷ debt payments

Operational KPIs

  • Occupancy Rate: % of time units are rented
  • Tenant Turnover: Frequency of tenant changes
  • Days to Rent: Average vacancy duration
  • Maintenance Cost per Unit: Annual maintenance ÷ units
  • Collection Rate: Collected ÷ expected payments

Benchmarks

Compare your performance:

  • Industry averages
  • Local market data
  • Historical performance
  • Similar properties
  • Goal tracking

Advanced Analytics

Trend Analysis

Identify patterns over time:

  • Revenue growth
  • Expense trends
  • Occupancy changes
  • Seasonal variations
  • Market shifts

Forecasting (Pro Plan)

Predict future performance:

  • Rental income projections
  • Expense budgets
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • ROI estimates
  • Market analysis

Comparative Analysis

Side-by-side comparisons:

  • Property performance
  • Time period comparisons
  • Before/after improvements
  • Budget vs actual
  • Market comparisons

Report Access by Plan

Free Plan

  • Basic income/expense summary
  • Simple payment reports
  • 12-month history

Essential Plan ($15/month)

  • All financial reports
  • Property performance
  • Payment analytics
  • Export to PDF/Excel
  • 3-year history

Pro Plan ($35/month)

  • Everything in Essential
  • Advanced analytics
  • Trend analysis
  • Unlimited history

Elite Plan ($69/month)

  • Everything in Pro
  • Enhanced features
  • Priority support

Creating Custom Reports

Report Builder (Pro Plan)

  1. Choose data sources
  2. Select metrics
  3. Set filters
  4. Choose visualization
  5. Save template
  6. Schedule delivery

Common Custom Reports

  • Property acquisition analysis
  • Tenant communication log
  • Vendor performance review
  • Insurance claim summary
  • Capital improvements tracking

Report Templates

Save frequently used reports:

  • Monthly board reports
  • Quarterly investor updates
  • Annual tax summaries
  • Property management reviews

Using Reports for Decision Making

Investment Analysis

Use reports to evaluate:

  • Property acquisition opportunities
  • Renovation ROI potential
  • Portfolio optimization
  • Market timing decisions
  • Exit strategies

Operational Improvements

Identify areas for improvement:

  • High-maintenance properties
  • Expensive vendors
  • Payment collection issues
  • Tenant satisfaction problems
  • Cost reduction opportunities

Tax Planning

Prepare for tax season:

  • Maximize deductions
  • Track depreciation
  • Document improvements
  • Plan major purchases
  • Organize receipts

Best Practices

Regular Review Schedule

  • Weekly: Cash flow and collections
  • Monthly: P&L and KPIs
  • Quarterly: Property performance
  • Annually: Portfolio analysis and tax prep

Data Quality

Ensure accurate reporting:

  • Enter expenses promptly
  • Categorize consistently
  • Upload receipts
  • Reconcile regularly
  • Review for errors

Sharing Reports

With stakeholders:

  • Investors: Quarterly performance
  • Accountants: Annual tax reports
  • Partners: Monthly summaries
  • Lenders: Financial statements
  • Insurance: Claims history

Report Security

Protect sensitive data:

  • Control access permissions
  • Use secure sharing methods
  • Watermark confidential reports
  • Track who accesses what
  • Regular security reviews

Troubleshooting

Missing Data

If reports show incomplete data:

  • Check date ranges
  • Verify property selection
  • Review data entry
  • Look for archived items
  • Contact support

Incorrect Calculations

For calculation issues:

  • Verify expense categories
  • Check property assignments
  • Review recurring items
  • Validate manual entries
  • Compare to bank records

Performance Issues

If reports load slowly:

  • Reduce date range
  • Filter by property
  • Use summary views
  • Clear browser cache
  • Try off-peak hours

Report Examples

Monthly P&L Summary

PROPERTY: 123 Main Street  PERIOD: January 2025

INCOME
Rent Collected         $1,200.00
Late Fees                $50.00
Other Income             $25.00
Total Income          $1,275.00

EXPENSES
Maintenance              $150.00
Utilities                $85.00
Insurance               $125.00
Property Tax            $200.00
Total Expenses          $560.00

NET INCOME              $715.00
MARGIN                  56.1%

Annual Portfolio Summary

PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE - 2024  
Total Properties: 5
Occupied Units: 4 (80%)
Gross Income: $72,000
Operating Expenses: $28,800
Net Operating Income: $43,200
Average ROI: 12.5%

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Last updated: January 2025