Question 1

Is SheltrIQ better than QuickBooks for rental properties?

Accepted Answer

For landlords, yes. QuickBooks is generic accounting software that costs $115/mo and has zero rental-specific features — no Schedule E mapping, no depreciation tracking, no cost segregation, no 1031 exchange tracking. SheltrIQ is purpose-built for landlord tax intelligence with all of these features available on its free plan (up to 3 properties).

Question 2

Is SheltrIQ free compared to QuickBooks Online?

Accepted Answer

SheltrIQ's free plan covers up to 3 properties at no cost (paid plans are Pro $15/mo and Business $29/mo). QuickBooks Online costs $35-235/mo, and landlords typically need the Plus plan ($115/mo) for class tracking by property. That is $1,380/yr you can save by switching to SheltrIQ.

Question 3

Does SheltrIQ generate Schedule E reports?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SheltrIQ generates a full 19-line Schedule E report with PDF export, ready for your CPA. QuickBooks requires manual category mapping to Schedule E lines and does not produce a Schedule E report natively.

Question 4

Does SheltrIQ have tenant management?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SheltrIQ includes full tenant management with a tenant portal and maintenance tracking. QuickBooks has no property management features and requires a separate PM tool, adding more cost.

Feature	SheltrIQ	QuickBooks Online
Price	Free	$115/mo (Plus plan for class tracking)
AI Expense Classification	Auto-classifies to Schedule E lines	Basic rules — no rental awareness
Schedule E Report	Full 19-line report with PDF export	No — must manually map categories
Depreciation Tracking	13 asset types, MACRS mid-month, auto-calc	Fixed asset module (no MACRS mid-month)
Cost Segregation Estimator	Built-in calculator	No
1031 Exchange Tracking	45/180 day deadlines, gain deferral	No
REPS / QBI Tracker	750hr threshold, 14 activity types	No
Tax Health Score	5-check AI scoring with savings estimate	No
Tenant Management	Full CRUD + portal + maintenance	No — requires separate PM tool
BAR Test Calculator	Built-in bonus depreciation eligibility	No
Double-Entry Bookkeeping	Schedule E focused	Full accrual or cash basis
1099 Filing	No	Built-in 1099 e-filing
CPA Familiarity	New platform	Industry standard — every CPA knows it
Integration Ecosystem	API + CSV import	750+ app integrations
Mileage Tracking	$0.725/mi, round trip, purpose log	GPS mileage tracker (Plus plan)

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