Innago, Cozy, other FREE PM software, what's the catch?

[Justine M.]

Hey all, was wondering what everyone's thoughts and/or experience has been with these free property and landlord management softwares.  I'm a little hesitant and feel like there is a catch given that they are free, such as selling our data or using it for other purposes that much of us would not like. I don't have too many properties, 10 units, and they barely break even so very price sensitive due to local rent control and covet moratorium issues. Would love to hear any thoughts or experience with these platforms. To note, I do not care for any tenants being able to make auto payments or anything of that nature really. Given that I do not want to deal with those creative tenants that may not pay eventually and have to go through an eviction, so they're free lawyers or tenant advocates will advice them to use and make a digital payment, which would make things a lot worse in trying to reimburse them since if you receive or accept payment it automatically usually voids your active notice or eviction case and you have to start over.