Tools for landlords.

Once the numbers work, these are the kinds of services that help you run the property. Compare options directly with each provider.

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Listings, screening, leases and rent collection

TurboTenant

Online platform for independent landlords: listing syndication, rental applications, tenant screening, leases and online rent collection.

Avail

Landlord software covering listings, applications and screening, state-specific leases, maintenance requests and rent payments.

RentRedi

App-based rent collection, tenant screening and maintenance tracking for small landlords.

Read our guides on tenant screening and collecting rent online.

Property management help

Hemlane

Property management software with optional on-demand local support, aimed at owners who self-manage from a distance.

Buildium

Property management software built mainly for professional managers and larger portfolios.

Not sure which way to go? Read self-managing vs. hiring a property manager.

Insurance

NREIG

Insurance agency focused on real estate investors, with landlord and rental property programs.

FloodSmart (NFIP)

The official National Flood Insurance Program site. Standard landlord policies exclude flood.

Learn what to ask for in landlord insurance vs. homeowners insurance.

Maintenance and repairs

Choice Home Warranty

Home warranty plans that cover repair or replacement of systems and appliances that fail from normal wear. Check rental eligibility, caps and exclusions first.

Is it worth it? Read home warranty for a rental property.

Banking and bookkeeping

Baselane

Banking built for landlords: a separate account for each property, rent collection and bookkeeping that sorts income and expenses for tax time.

Compare fees in how to collect rent online.

Before you commit to a service

  • Compare fees and who pays them, you or the tenant.
  • Check that leases and notices are valid in your state.
  • Confirm how screening reports are delivered and stored.
  • Get written insurance quotes for the specific property address.