The Landlord App Built for
Real People, Not Property Managers
You own 1–10 units. You self-manage. You don't need enterprise software with 200 features you'll never touch. You need something that actually works.
Free plan: 1 door, workspace tools, enough AI credits to try John.
Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.
12 features covering the full landlord workflow — from finding tenants to filing taxes.
Tenant Screening
Any single report is 1 credit ($5) after Verify. Platinum includes 1 report each month. Renter rental history is free every 6 months.
AI Tenant Risk Score
Platinum. 0–100 risk score with a plain-English explanation.
Online Rental Applications
Custom application forms with co-applicant support and document upload.
AI Lease Generation
Platinum. State-specific lease in 4 minutes with required disclosures and e-sign.
Automated Rent Collection
3% platform fee. Auto-pay, late fees, ACH + card. Identity required: Verify $5 or Platinum.
Maintenance Request Tracking
Tenants submit requests. Assign a vendor or leave it open for quotes — the pro accepts from My Jobs.
AI Maintenance Triage
Platinum. AI classifies urgency and recommends a vendor type.
Income & Expense Ledger
Track income and expenses per property. AI categorization is Platinum.
AI Tax Summary
Platinum. Year-end Schedule E summary from your ledger.
AI Listing Descriptions
Platinum. SEO-ready listing copy in seconds.
Roommate Finder
Connect compatible renters for shared housing situations.
Document Storage
Leases, inspection reports, receipts — all stored and organized per property.
What's Actually Free
We believe in being honest about what costs what. Here's exactly what each plan includes.
- Units1 door
- AI Credits10/mo
- Screening Credits0
- UnitsFirst door + $2 extra, cap $99
- AI Credits100/mo
- Screening Credits1/mo
What the free plan includes:
- ✓ 1 unit management
- ✓ Enough AI credits to try John
- ✓ Renter rental history every 6 months
- ✓ Online rental applications
- ✓ Rent collection (3% platform fee; Verify $5 or Platinum first)
- ✓ Maintenance request tracking
- ✓ Workspace ledger
- ✓ Document storage
Who This Is Built For
There's a specific type of landlord we built this for. You'll know if that's you.
You bought a duplex in 2019. Maybe you inherited a rental from a family member. Maybe you house-hacked your first home and kept it when you upgraded. Either way, you self-manage because you're not going to pay a property manager 8–10% of rent to do things you can do yourself.
You're currently doing one or more of these: collecting rent via Venmo and hoping it comes in on time, using a Word doc lease template from 2017, managing maintenance requests via text message, giving your accountant a folder of receipts and hoping for the best.
You looked at TurboTenant or Avail and found them either too basic, too expensive, or both. You don't want to learn Buildium or AppFolio — those are built for companies that manage 200+ units. You want software that fits the way you actually operate.
That's exactly who VerticalRent is built for.
How It Compares to the Alternatives
Every landlord has options. Here's an honest look at each one.
TurboTenant
Decent, but basic and adding fees fastFree tier, applicant-pays screening, decent UI
No AI features of any kind, rent collection percentage fees, limited reporting
Avail (Apartments.com)
Fine for basics, now owned by CoStarFree tier, online applications, basic maintenance tracking
No AI, percentage-based rent collection, CoStar ownership raises questions about data use
Spreadsheets
Free but costing you time and riskNo monthly fee, infinitely flexible
No automation, no paper trail for screening, no late fee enforcement, no lease management, one mistake away from a tax problem
Hiring a Property Manager
Right answer for the wrong landlordCompletely hands-off
8–12% of gross rent monthly, leasing fees ($500–$1,000 per vacancy), less control, typically requires 10+ units to make economic sense
Real Talk: What VerticalRent Is Not
We'd rather tell you this upfront than have you find out later.
Not built for large portfolios (100+ units)
If you manage 100+ units, you need enterprise property management software with full maintenance dispatch, vendor portals, and accounting integrations that go beyond what we offer. Look at Buildium, Yardi Breeze, or AppFolio.
Not a full accounting system
VerticalRent has an income/expense ledger on Free. AI tax summary and Schedule E export are Platinum. It is not QuickBooks or a full general ledger. If you have complex depreciation schedules, LLC structures across multiple entities, or a CPA who needs journal entries, use proper accounting software in parallel.
Not a replacement for a real estate attorney
Our AI generates legally sound leases for standard residential situations. But for rent-controlled jurisdictions with specific local ordinances, tenant disputes that may become litigation, or lease modification questions — talk to a licensed real estate attorney in your state.
If you own 1–20 units and self-manage? VerticalRent was built exactly for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VerticalRent really free?
Yes. Free includes 1 door, workspace tools, and enough AI credits to try John. Maintenance and applications stay on Free. Electronic rent collection requires Verify ($5 once) or Platinum. AI leases and extra doors are Platinum at $5/month. No credit card, no time limit.
How many units can I manage for free?
1 door on the free plan. Platinum is $5/mo per role. Extra landlord doors are $2 each, never more than $99.
Does VerticalRent work on mobile?
Yes. Fully responsive web app — works on any device. Tenants pay rent and submit maintenance on their phone. No app download required for landlord or tenant.
Can I use VerticalRent if I only have one rental property?
Absolutely. The free plan is designed for that first door. Platinum is $5/month when you want AI leases, 1 included report each month, or extra doors. Any single report is 1 credit ($5).
Run Your Rental Like a Pro. For Free.
First door, ledger, and maintenance are free to start. Electronic rent collection requires Verify ($5) or Platinum. AI lease generation and extra doors are landlord Platinum at $5/month.
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