Templates for Landlords.

Income, expense and tax tools for small and accidental landlords with one to four units — built so you can see true cash flow per unit and walk into tax time with your Schedule-E numbers already sorted. Track rent, expenses, leases, deposits and repairs from one connected file you own.

Own the records, not a subscription

Owning one to four units puts you in an awkward middle: a blank spreadsheet makes you build every formula yourself, and property-management software is built and priced for hundreds of doors. The tools here are the size that fits — structured files you own outright that track rent, flag who's late, sort expenses by tax category, count down to lease renewals, and hand you a Schedule-E year-end summary.

Sizing up a rental? Start free with the rental cash-flow calculator — no signup — then read what Schedule E is and how rental income and expenses land on it.

Wondering whether a spreadsheet is enough? Weigh a spreadsheet vs property-management software for the size of your rental.

Recommended tools

3 templates

An income and expense workbook for long-term rentals, a P&L workbook for short-term rentals, and a home maintenance log for the upkeep behind every unit — in Excel and Google Sheets.

Where we fit

Compare the setup effort, collaboration, and automation you need. Ardent Workshop sells ready-made templates; a custom spreadsheet or software platform may fit better depending on the job.

  1. Blank spreadsheet

    Build the structure around your own process, with time set aside for formulas, layout, and maintenance.

    • Flexible structure
    • You build it
    • Software costs vary
  2. You are here

    Ardent Workshop

    Owned, structured, connected workbooks — a one-time price, yours to keep.

    • One-time price
    • Structured & connected
    • Yours to own

  3. Software platform

    Consider a platform when you need shared workflows, automation, or integrations. Check the specific plan, permissions, and export options.

    • Features vary
    • Check total cost
    • Check data portability

Reading list

The renewal decision you make every year, whether to rent the house out at all, and the seasonal upkeep a rental quietly demands once you do.