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Documentation and guides for Hostfolio — real estate investment analysis desktop app.

Welcome to the Hostfolio documentation. Hostfolio is a desktop app that helps you analyze your real estate investments: import bank and property data, track KPIs, run pre-purchase analyses, and export clean data for taxes or your accountant.

  • Introduction — What Hostfolio does, what you need, and how to get started.
  • Properties and data — Create properties, link CSV files, and enter purchase details.
  • How to map your CSV — Import a CSV and tell Hostfolio which column is date, amount, description, etc.
  • Categorization — Assign categories to transactions and use rules so future imports are auto-categorized.
  • Portfolio analysis — View gross yield, net yield, cash flow, and compare properties.
  • Pre-purchase analysis — Model a property before buying (long-term or short-term rental).
  • Export — Export transactions and summaries as CSV or Excel for taxes or backup.
  • Configuration — Language, theme, default financing, and category rules.
  • Licence and updates — Pro licence management, multiple devices, and how updates work.
  • FAQ and troubleshooting — Common questions and issues.

Who is this for?

Hostfolio is for anyone who owns or is considering buying rental property and wants to:

  • Keep income and expenses in one place without spreadsheets.
  • See key numbers (yields, cash flow) at a glance.
  • Prepare clean exports for tax declarations or an accountant.
  • Run “what if” scenarios before buying (price, mortgage, occupancy, etc.).

No accounting degree required. The app guides you step by step.

Need help?

If something is unclear or you run into a problem, check the FAQ first. You can also use the Help menu (question mark icon) in the app for support and documentation links.