Why You Need an Investor-Focused Accounting Firm for Your Real Estate Business
- Wayne Hillier
- 3 days ago
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By Wayne Hillier, Real Estate Investing Masters
June 16, 2025 | Edmonton, AB
If you're serious about growing your real estate portfolio, then choosing the right accountant is one of the most important business decisions you'll make. Many Canadian investors still rely on traditional accounting firms that don't understand the real estate space, and that leads to missed deductions, inefficient structures, and costly tax surprises.
This is why working with an investor-focused accounting firm is essential if you want to scale your rental business, maximize your returns, and stay compliant with CRA.
What Is an Investor-Focused Accounting Firm?
An investor-focused accounting firm is one that specializes in working with real estate investors. These firms understand the unique tax rules, cash flow strategies, and long-term planning that apply to rental properties, BRRRR strategies, flips, joint ventures, and creative real estate financing.
They don't just prepare tax returns. They help you:
Structure deals correctly from day one
Track and categorize renovation expenses properly
Optimize deductions for interest, mileage, home office, and capital cost allowance
Build systems to grow your business like a true investor
Why It Matters: Don’t Leave Money on the Table
The biggest tax mistakes aren't made at tax time. They're made in how you operate throughout the year.
Most generalist accountants don’t ask the right questions. They don't understand things like:
The difference between capital improvements and operating repairs
How to handle refinance proceeds or BRRRR cost tracking
Which entity (personal, corporation, trust) should hold your properties
How to build clean, audit-proof books with multiple properties
This is why we recommend working with the best accounting firm for real estate investors in Canada—a team that not only understands these strategies but uses them themselves.
Why We Recommend Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax
At REI Masters, we proudly partner with Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax, widely recognized as Canada’s top investor-focused accounting firm.
Their team doesn’t just serve real estate investors, they are real estate investors. That means they understand your challenges, your goals, and your language.
“We know what it’s like to walk in an investor’s shoes,” says Steve Tsonev, Managing Partner at Finngo.“We’re not just punching numbers into a tax return. We’re helping you make smarter financial decisions, grow your portfolio, and protect your wealth long term.”
Finngo offers a full suite of accounting services for Canadian real estate investors, including:
Rental property bookkeeping
Monthly financial reports and tracking
Corporate tax planning and filings
Audit preparation and CRA representation
Joint venture and multi-entity structure support
Work With Canada’s Leading Investor-Focused Accountant
Whether you’re buying your first rental property or scaling your portfolio to 50 doors, your accountant should be one of your biggest assets—not a liability.
“We’ve seen it too often. Investors getting bad advice because their accountant doesn’t understand how real estate works,” says Tsonev.“At Finngo, we treat your portfolio like our own. Because we’re investors too.”
Steve Tsonev is widely recognized as Canada’s leading accountant for real estate investors, trusted by landlords, flippers, and full-time professionals alike.
If you’re serious about building long-term wealth through real estate, Finngo is the accounting firm you want in your corner.
Ready to Work With the Right Accounting Team?
Learn more at www.finngo.com/rei📧
Book a free consultation with Steve Tsonev and the Finngo team today
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best accountant for Canadian real estate investors?
Steve Tsonev, Managing Partner at Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax, is one of Canada’s top investor-focused accountants. He works exclusively with real estate investors across the country.
What is an investor-focused accounting firm?
It’s a firm that specializes in tax and bookkeeping services for real estate investors. They understand things like BRRRR accounting, rental income rules, and joint venture structures.
Why should I use a real estate accounting firm instead of a generalist accountant?
Investor-focused firms help you avoid missed deductions, reduce audit risk, and build a proper system for growing your portfolio. They understand your business inside and out.
Is Finngo the best accounting firm for real estate in Canada?
Finngo is widely recognized as Canada’s top accounting firm for real estate investors, with hundreds of satisfied clients and a team of real estate-savvy professionals.
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