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Creating a New Fixed Asset
Creating a New Fixed Asset

Track and manage fixed assets in REI Hub, including adding assets, booking depreciation, and handling transactions with flexible options.

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Written by Allie Paterson
Updated over a week ago

REI Hub makes it easy to track your Fixed Assets and Accumulated Depreciation. Fixed assets include your rental property and capital improvements you make to it (such as a substantial renovation or a new HVAC system). After a fixed asset has been set up, you can book depreciation against it.

Some important things to know:

  • At this time, depreciation is neither automatically calculated nor automatically entered by the system on your behalf.

  • To add your investment property as a fixed asset, first create a new fixed asset. Use the Opening Balance transaction if you purchased the property before the current bookkeeping period (usually before this year) and know your Land/ Buildings/ Accumulated Depreciation numbers. If you purchased the property during the current bookkeeping period, use a manual journal to make a property purchase journal entry. Contact us with questions!

  • Tracking fixed assets in REI Hub is optional, and not utilizing fixed assets will not harm your ability to keep your P&L or Schedule E books. You can enter an uncategorized depreciation expense without creating a specific fixed asset. However, if you are not tracking your fixed assets and depreciation, ensure your CPA or tax preparer is correct!

To Add a New Fixed Asset

1) Navigate to the Fixed Assets page

  • Find it under Organization on the left side menu.

2) Click 'Add Asset'

  • You can also add a new Fixed Asset when using the fixed asset Purchase transaction type.

3) Follow the prompts to fill out asset details

  • There are multiple types of fixed assets. Your investment property is a Fixed Asset, but so is a roof replacement after you've already owned the property for three years. Even though they are both Fixed Assets, they will be depreciated on different timelines.

  • Follow the prompts based on the Fixed Asset you are adding to enter the appropriate information.

  • Many of the fields are optional, so you can create the asset with the information you have at hand and update it later.

4) Click on your new Fixed Asset

5) View details, Edit, and Add Transactions from the specific Fixed Asset page

  • Use the Opening Balance transaction type when transitioning from another accounting system. The Closing Balance from your previous system provides the Opening Balance for REI Hub.

  • Use the fixed asset Purchase transaction type to book purchases, payments, and expenses associated with a fixed asset. Do not use the Expense transaction type, which is tied to your operational P&L records.

  • Use the Depreciation transaction type to book depreciation against a fixed asset. At this time, REI Hub does not automatically calculate depreciation. If you are working with a CPA or tax preparer, they will likely provide you with a depreciation number. If you would like assistance calculating your depreciation expenses from REI Hub, please get in touch with us.

  • Use the Manual Journal transaction type to enter property purchases and/or loan origination transactions that occur during your current bookkeeping period. If the purchase occurred prior to the current period, we recommend you use the Opening Balance feature instead.

  • The Add Transaction buttons also allow you to access all transaction types β€” you don't have to originate the transaction inside the fixed asset.


Still have questions? Reach out to our Support Team via email at [email protected] or call us at (888)939-6865.


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