P&L Reports: Detailed profit and loss analysis
Overview
Profit & Loss (P&L) reports provide a detailed breakdown of your business finances over a specific period. Track revenue sources, categorize expenses, and understand your bottom line.
Report Structure
Revenue Section
- Accommodation Income - Nightly rental revenue
- Cleaning Fees - Guest cleaning charges
- Extra Services - Add-on revenue (early check-in, etc.)
- Other Income - Damage deposits retained, etc.
Cost of Sales
- Channel Commissions - OTA fees (Airbnb, Booking.com)
- Payment Processing - Stripe/card fees
- Cleaning Costs - What you pay cleaners
Operating Expenses
- Property Expenses - Maintenance, supplies, utilities
- Management Costs - Staff, software, admin
- Marketing - Advertising and promotions
Generating Reports
- Select Date Range
Choose monthly, quarterly, yearly, or custom dates
- Choose Properties
All properties or select specific ones
- Select Format
Summary view or detailed line items
- Generate Report
View on screen or export
Report Types
| Report | Best For |
|---|---|
| Summary P&L | Quick overview of profitability |
| Detailed P&L | Line-by-line expense breakdown |
| Property P&L | Per-property profitability analysis |
| Comparative P&L | Year-over-year comparison |
Export Options
Export reports in multiple formats:
- PDF - For printing or sharing
- Excel - For further analysis
- CSV - For accounting software import
Tips
Pro Tip
Run monthly P&L reports to catch expense trends early. Comparing month-over-month helps identify issues before they impact your bottom line.
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