Estimate vs. Actual Tracking

Enter actual costs as invoices arrive. See real-time variance at every level — item, room, category, and project.

How Cost Tracking Works

Every line item has both an estimated cost and an actual cost field. As invoices come in, enter the actual. The dashboard instantly shows variance at the room, category, and project level with green (under budget) or red (over budget) indicators.

  • Per-item estimated and actual cost fields
  • Automatic variance calculation (estimated minus actual)
  • Payment tracking with paid checkbox and date
  • Contractor assignment per line item

Why Real-Time Tracking Matters

Most investors discover budget overruns after the project is finished. By entering actuals as you go, you get early warning when a room or category is trending over budget — while you still have time to adjust.

  • Budget health gauge shows overall project status
  • Color-coded variance highlights problem areas
  • 5 charts for visual budget analysis

Sample Output

See what this feature calculates for you.

Estimate vs. Actual Tracking
Total Estimated $52,400
Total Actual $38,200
Remaining $19,300
Budget Health 33.6%

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