Overview

Valzotra tracks rental revenue so you have a complete picture of each property's income alongside your expenses, mileage, and work logs. Revenue entries feed into your compliance records and help you prepare Schedule E at tax time. This is not a full accounting system — it is a structured log of the income your properties generate.

How it works

  1. When you receive a payout from a booking platform or a direct booking payment, go to Revenue in the sidebar and click Add Entry.
  2. Record the payout date, amount, source channel, revenue type, property, and any notes.
  3. The entry is saved and linked to the selected property.
  4. Over time, your revenue log builds a per-property income record that you can filter, search, and export.

What to track

Revenue entries typically represent:

  • Platform payouts — The amount deposited into your bank account by Airbnb, VRBO, or another booking platform. This is the net payout after the platform takes its fees.
  • Direct booking payments — Payments received directly from guests for bookings made outside of a platform.
  • Cleaning fees — Cleaning fees charged to guests, whether collected through a platform or directly.
  • Pet fees — Additional fees charged for guests bringing pets.
  • Damage deposits — Security deposits collected and retained (or partially retained) for damage.
  • Other income — Any other rental-related income.

Revenue vs. expenses

Revenue tracking is the income side of your property financials. Use the Expenses feature to track the cost side. Together, they give you a net income picture for each property.

Limits & requirements

  • Revenue tracking is available on the Host and Portfolio plans. It is not available on the Comply plan.
  • You must have an active Host or Portfolio subscription to create, edit, or delete revenue entries.
  • Amounts must be zero or greater.
  • A payout date is required for every entry.
  • Assigning a property is optional but recommended for per-property reporting.

FAQ

Is this a replacement for accounting software? No. Valzotra's revenue tracking is designed for tax compliance documentation, not double-entry bookkeeping. It gives you a clean record of rental income organized by property, channel, and type — which is what you need for Schedule E. For full accounting, use a tool like QuickBooks alongside Valzotra.

Why is revenue tracking not on the Comply plan? Revenue tracking, along with other advanced features like guest checklists, inventory, and iCal sync, is part of the Host and Portfolio plans. Comply plan users focus on expense tracking, work logs, and mileage.

Can I link a revenue entry to a reservation? Yes. When creating or editing a revenue entry, you can optionally link it to an existing reservation. This helps you trace income back to a specific guest stay.

What currency is used? Revenue amounts default to USD. The currency is stored with each entry and can be changed if needed.