What Property Management Software Do You Use and Why?

[Eric Fitzgerald]

All,

I have recently started working for a local student housing investor who owns around 200 units spread over 7 or 8 properties. He has no property management software, and uses assistants, excel sheets, his personal cell # for maintenance, and no online payments, but he is very successful. I can see the many ways that software can help his business run more smoothly, and I would like to propose an online software to help him out. I would appreciate some insight into which software you all use and why.

I've done some research on Appfolio and Buildium. The main things I think he needs are online payments, online maintenance requests, and a better system (preferably online) of keeping track of who is paying their rent and security deposits on time. Any insight and advice on your personal experience with property management software is appreciated!

[Ruben Galindo]

Hi Eric,

I only have two rental SFRs and I use Cozy.  You can collect rent online and the tenants can also make maintenance requests and you can track expenses all online.  It's free so it works for me.