The real problem with all these software vendors is that their missing out on a HUGE opportunity. I would LOVE a service that created a network of boots on the ground people that you could hire on demand. I've suggested this to Cozy, but it just went nowhere. I'd be like an UBER model that would allow you to hire property managers or other boots on the ground folks for miscellaneous tasks.
I've tried Cozy and Stessa. I use Cozy for screening/rent collection and Stessa for all of my management. Stessa lets you do everything through either an APP or the website. Another feature that I like is that it lets you have multiple portfolios. For example, Partner A and I own 9 properties together and I own 3 on my own. I can set up the portfolios so that when I login it shows all of my properties broken into two portfolios. I can then limit her access to just her portfolio, so when she logs in with her login she can only see the properties we own together. If you wanted you could further limit what she can do (read only/edit). Since Stessa is still relatively new and free the developers are open to input. They have a forum setup where you add features you'd like to see and so far everything I've put on there has been added pretty fast.
I haven't tried any of the paid management programs due to not wanting to pay those extra fees.
Originally posted by @Nate Smoyer:I had used Cozy previously. I found it good for rent collection, but was not satisfied with still having to have separate solutions for leases. It makes sense to me to have a solution that handles my needs end to end.
I’ve no experience using Hunt and know little about their product.
Ultimately there’s 100 different solutions or ways to do it yourself. I’d start from a point of what do you need done(literally create a detailed checklist), and then choose the tool that best meets your needs.
Best of luck!
What do you use now?
@Gary Abner - Trying to only answer the question and not be promotional here. I use Avail. In full disclosure, I now work at Avail as well (got the job after I switched).
End of the day, there are lots of solutions on the market. It comes down to the type of tool and process that fits your business best that's important. Hope that helps!
Hi All,
I'm also looking for a property management software. I'm located in PEI and own two duplexes. It might be overkill now, but I'd like to get used to a software before I add more units. Most of the ones listed have hefty monthly fees or fees per item you use. Does anyone have any low cost or free recommendations?
In my research, I found TurboTenant, which is free for the landlord but has applications fees for the tenants. Anyone use this before?
Thanks!