Reconcile Rent Arrears Before Repeating a Strong Collection Month

By Don McClain | Founder & Principal, Medro Advisors. After a catch-up rent payment, reconcile the opening unpaid balance, new charges, collections, adjustments and amount still outstanding with the property manager. Identify which periods the payment covers. Then check that the same arrears are not counted again as an expected future receipt. Keep the next month's normal rent separate from recovery of older balances. This planning check helps explain cash timing; it does not establish financing eligibility. Discuss the property at https://www.fastcommercialcapital.com/contact/