Stessa

Stessa is a free financial tracking and performance management platform built specifically for real estate investors. Designed for landlords and property owners with single-family homes or small portfolios, Stessa helps automate income and expense tracking, monitor ROI, and generate tax-ready financial reports. With built-in dashboards, bank integrations, and mobile functionality, it simplifies real estate accounting without requiring a full property management system.

Key Services

Stessa focuses on helping real estate investors maximize profitability and stay organized. Core services include:
- Automated tracking of rental income and expenses
- Real-time property performance dashboards
- Financial reporting and tax package generation
- Document storage and digital recordkeeping
- Portfolio-level analysis across multiple properties

Included Features

Stessa offers a range of useful tools for finance-first property owners:
- Bank and credit card integrations for automated transactions
- Categorization rules and custom expense tags
- Balance sheet, cash flow, and income statement generation
- Document uploads for receipts, leases, and closing docs
- Tax package exports for Schedule E and CPA-ready files
- Mobile app for on-the-go data entry and portfolio review

Pros

- 100% free for core features
- Designed by and for real estate investors
- Strong automation for recurring transactions
- Dashboard visualizations of cash flow and ROI
- Cloud-based access from desktop and mobile
- Tax-time reporting is easy and accountant-friendly

Cons

- Not a full PMS: no maintenance or tenant portal
- U.S.-only for bank integrations and tax formats

Portfolio Coverage

Stessa is built for U.S.-based landlords and property owners managing 1 to 100+ units. It works especially well for residential rental portfolios including single-family homes, duplexes, and small multifamily properties. The system supports mixed portfolios across multiple LLCs, bank accounts, and states.

User Ratings

Users consistently rate Stessa highly for its ease of use, clean design, and powerful automation. Investors appreciate the ability to see their portfolio’s performance at a glance and love the free price point. Tax reporting is frequently cited as a major time-saver, and support is praised for being responsive and helpful.

Suitable For

Stessa is ideal for:
- Independent landlords and DIY investors
- Owners of small-to-medium rental portfolios
- Investors tracking cash flow and returns per property
- Tax-conscious real estate professionals
- Anyone needing a free, finance-focused tool

Integrations

Stessa integrates with thousands of U.S. banks and credit card providers for automated transaction syncing. It does not currently integrate with PMS or channel managers but allows CSV exports for use in spreadsheets or reporting tools. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android.

Pricing Summary

Stessa’s core platform is free to use. Optional premium services include rent collection, banking features (via Stessa Cash Management), and landlord insurance offerings. The free version includes full reporting, automation, and document management — making it one of the most robust no-cost tools for U.S. property investors.

Why Choose Stessa?

Stessa offers real estate investors a smarter way to track, manage, and report on their portfolios — without the need for complex software or hefty fees. With automated tracking, powerful tax reporting, and intuitive dashboards, it puts financial clarity within reach for landlords at every scale. If you’re looking to simplify your rental property finances, Stessa delivers real value — for free.

Official website:

https://www.stessa.com

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