Back-Office Admin for Investors and Small Agencies

Investors with larger portfolios, small independent agencies, and strata or property investment groups that need extra admin help.

A monthly retainer based on the number of properties or hours, with extra charges for catch-up projects and end-of-year reporting.

• Strong systems and process skills
• Bookkeeping or accounting software experience
• Managing deadlines across several clients
• Professional communication with owners and agents

• Trust account and rent handling rules sit with licensed agents in most states, so check your state's licensing body and keep your role to admin under the client's licence
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and workers compensation once you hire staff
• Clear written contracts about who is responsible for errors
• GST registration is needed once turnover reaches the threshold, so check with the ATO or an accountant
• Data security and privacy, since you will hold sensitive financial and tenant details
• Relying on a few big clients can leave you exposed if one leaves

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your software, insurance and equipment. These are estimates, and you would also need workers compensation insurance once you hire staff.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many clients you take on and the work you handle. These are estimates, and relying on a few big clients can leave you exposed if one leaves.

Trust account and rent handling rules sit with licensed agents in most states, so check your state's licensing body and keep your role to admin under the client's licence. Also check GST registration with the ATO or an accountant.