What is the best management software for 10 to 20 units?

What is the best management software for 10 to 20 units?

Rental Property Investor · Tulsa, OK · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 8 votes

I have been using wunderlist and quickbooks to do all of my property management and feel like I need to upgrade to a property management software? I was wondering what you guys use and something that does not break the bank either. Anything that you guys can advise, would greatly be appreciated.

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Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
7y
Originally posted by @Joshua Glesener:

I have been using wunderlist and quickbooks to do all of my property management and feel like I need to upgrade to a property management software? I was wondering what you guys use and something that does not break the bank either. Anything that you guys can advise, would greatly be appreciated.

 We use RentecDirect & it works well for us. We've got 1,000+ units but I know they've got a free version if you're under 50 or so. Buildium is also popular. I tried it out & I didn't like the interface but others seem to love it, so worth a shot to check it out.

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  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Joshua Glesener:

    I have been using wunderlist and quickbooks to do all of my property management and feel like I need to upgrade to a property management software? I was wondering what you guys use and something that does not break the bank either. Anything that you guys can advise, would greatly be appreciated.

     We use RentecDirect & it works well for us. We've got 1,000+ units but I know they've got a free version if you're under 50 or so. Buildium is also popular. I tried it out & I didn't like the interface but others seem to love it, so worth a shot to check it out.

  • Rental Property Investor · Tulsa, OK · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 8 votes
    7y

    @James Wise thank you for the input. This helps quite a bit

  • Rental Property Investor · Milwaukee, WI · Member since 2017 · 77 posts · 86 votes
    7y

    Hi @Joshua Glesener,

    A ton of people have mentioned Cozy.co as a great free tool to help manage rental properties of this size.

  • Rental Property Investor · Davenport, FL · Member since 2016 · 593 posts · 382 votes
    7y

    @Joshua Glesener

    Rentec Direct.

  • Rental Property Investor · Tulsa, OK · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 8 votes
    7y

    @Joshua Glesener Ok, so far. I have votes as follows:

    Renttec Direct - 2 Votes

    Buildium - 1 Vote

    Cozy - 1 Vote

    Anyone else out there, please bring your votes. It would be interesting to see what the rallies go too

  • Investor · Akron, OH · Member since 2016 · 2k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    7y

    I like Buildium. Buildium has integrated accounting software in addition to online rental applications, integrated tenant screening, e-leases,  online rent payment (with automated accounting) and (recently) cash payments via paynearme. For us it is a good value (33 units).

  • Rental Property Investor · Tulsa, OK · Member since 2018 · 27 posts · 8 votes
    7y

    Thank you for your replies @James Wise, @Jorjio Hopkins, @Kristopher Hanks, @Jill F.. You input has helped me out quite a bit. So far, I have personal votes and yours that go as follows:

    Rentec Direct: 3 Votes

    Buildium: 3 Votes

    Cozy: 1 Vote

    Simplify Em: 1 Vote

    My thoughts is that the best pricing and can do quite a few things from online rent payments, owner payments, vendor payments as well as online tracking of repairs and work orders is Simplifyem.

    I believe that the best bang for your buck is Renttec Direct because of there system do everything that simplifyem does, but does not charge you the extras as well as having access to the zInspector app. It is almost like having the Buildium software for a cheaper price.

    Buildium is by far the best software for things that you can do with it, but it comes at a cost. Like a $99 setup fee for a bank account etc.

    Let me know if you have any more votes. I am trying to figure out if I am thinking correctly on this software.

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Joshua Glesener:

    Thank you for your replies @James Wise, @Jorjio Hopkins, @Kristopher Hanks, @Jill F.. You input has helped me out quite a bit. So far, I have personal votes and yours that go as follows:

    Rentec Direct: 3 Votes

    Buildium: 3 Votes

    Cozy: 1 Vote

    Simplify Em: 1 Vote

    My thoughts is that the best pricing and can do quite a few things from online rent payments, owner payments, vendor payments as well as online tracking of repairs and work orders is Simplifyem.

    I believe that the best bang for your buck is Renttec Direct because of there system do everything that simplifyem does, but does not charge you the extras as well as having access to the zInspector app. It is almost like having the Buildium software for a cheaper price.

    Buildium is by far the best software for things that you can do with it, but it comes at a cost. Like a $99 setup fee for a bank account etc.

    Let me know if you have any more votes. I am trying to figure out if I am thinking correctly on this software.

     For the record Rentec is cheap to get started but if you're worried about a $99 cost Rentec ain't a cheap software. I believe I am paying roughly $1,000/mo for my Rentec account.

  • Property Manager · Ketchum, ID · Member since 2016 · 277 posts · 132 votes
    7y

    I use Smart Property Systems and love it.  It is easy to use, my tenants have not issues logging into their portal and it is competitive price wise.

  • Property Manager · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2018 · 136 posts · 71 votes
    7y

    Yardi Breeze is a great option.

    @Joshua Glesener

  • Rental Property Investor · Davenport, FL · Member since 2016 · 593 posts · 382 votes
    7y

    @James Wise

    I believe James' company manages hundreds of properties? Maybe more? For someone just starting out you will pay $15 per month until you go over 10 properties, I believe, or something close to that. So the cost should be relative to the amount of business you are conducting through it. I do love their platform regardless of price. 

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Kristopher Hanks:

    @James Wise

    I believe James' company manages hundreds of properties? Maybe more? For someone just starting out you will pay $15 per month until you go over 10 properties, I believe, or something close to that. So the cost should be relative to the amount of business you are conducting through it. I do love their platform regardless of price. 

     Correct. We have a massive portfolio. The price points are scaled. So the pricing will grow as your business grows.

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