Avail

avail.co
Property Management
Weekend Project

Manage your rentals like a pro with all-in-one landlord and property management software

How to Replace Avail

Overview

Avail is a comprehensive property management software designed for DIY landlords to manage rental properties efficiently. It provides tools for listing properties, screening tenants, managing leases, collecting rent, tracking maintenance, and accounting all in one platform. Built specifically for landlords, it helps manage the entire rental property lifecycle from finding tenants to long-term growth optimization.

Features

50 features across 8 categories

Accounting & Finance(5)

Accounting Dashboard

Accounting dashboard showing resolved tickets and repair cost breakdowns

Income and Expense Tracking

Straightforward tracking of rental property income and expenses

Rent Price Analysis

Tools to analyze and optimize rental pricing

Rental Property Accounting

Track rental property income and expenses with automatic syncing of rent payments and maintenance costs to accounting dashboard

Tax Information Generation

Auto-generated 1099-K tax information for landlords and tenants

Communication(3)

Applicant Communication

Applicant communication and message center for screening process

Messages Feature

Centralized messages feature for communication with tenants and leads with instant reply capability

Tenant Messaging

Streamlined tenant communication with centralized messaging to keep all conversations in one place

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Marketing & Distribution(6)

Automated Showing Schedule

Schedule showings automatically from any platform or listing partner

Custom Marketing Portfolio SitePremium

Create a branded property website with tenant portal for marketing rental properties

Lead Management

Tools and messaging center to manage leads from rental listings

Premium Listing PlacementPremium

Upgrade listing for premium placement on partner networks to quickly receive leads and lease property fast

Rental Listings Syndication

List rental property on over 24 top rental sites including Realtor.com, Redfin, Zumper, Padmapper, Walkscore, Doorsteps.com, Apartments.com, Rentable, ApartmentList, and more

Social Sharing Tools

Share rental listings across social platforms like Nextdoor.com with suggested actions

Also in: Sirvoy

Payments(13)

Auto-Assessed Late Fees

Auto-assessed late fees that can be one-time or recurring

Automatic Recurring Payments

Automatic recurring payment setup for tenants

CreditBoost Reporting

Report on-time rent payments to credit bureaus to help tenants build credit

Deposit and Fee Collection

Specialized deposit and fee collection through the payment platform

Direct Deposit Payments

Direct-deposit online rent payments from tenants

FastPayPremium

Get paid faster with FastPay feature for expedited payment processing

Next-Day Payment Deposits

Receive payment deposits the next business day

Online Rent Collection

Collect rent payments, deposits, and fees in one platform with streamlined payment processing

Payment Receipts and Confirmation

Auto-generated payment receipts and confirmation for all transactions

Property-Specific Bank Accounts

Create property-specific bank accounts for rent collection and management

Rent Reminders and Notifications

Automated rent reminders and notifications to tenants about upcoming payments

Tenant Credit Card Payments

Allow tenants to pay rent using credit or debit cards with 3.5% processing fee

Waived ACH ChargesPremium

Avoid extra fees with waived ACH charges on Unlimited Plus

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Acuity Scheduling, Setmore

Property Management(5)

Landlord-Initiated Maintenance Tickets

Allow landlords to create and assign maintenance tickets

Maintenance Auto-Forwarding

Auto-forwarding of maintenance requests to maintenance professionals

Maintenance Photo Uploads

Photo uploads and workflows for maintenance requests and tracking

Maintenance Request Tracking

Track maintenance issues and associated costs through dashboard with ticket creation and resolution tracking

Tenant-Initiated Maintenance Tickets

Allow tenants to initiate and submit maintenance requests

Tenant Screening(7)

Criminal History Reports

Nationwide criminal history report screening for applicants

Custom Screening QuestionsPremium

Add custom questions to rental applications to gather specific information from applicants

Eviction History Reports

Nationwide prior eviction reports for tenant screening

Income Verification

Income verification and documentation tools for applicant screening

Online Rental Applications

Comprehensive rental application forms for collecting applicant information and communication

Reference Checks

Automated residence and employment reference checks for applicants

TransUnion Credit Reports

Tenant-initiated TransUnion credit reports and background checks powered by verified screening reports

Tenant Tools(2)

24/7 Tenant Portal

24/7 tenant portal access for viewing payments, submitting maintenance requests, and other property management tasks

Renter Insurance Quotes

Enable tenants to request quotes from trusted insurance providers through their account

Pricing

Unlimited

Free ($0/unit)
  • Access basic rental property management tools
  • List rental on top 24 sites
  • Request rental application and screening reports
  • Use state-specific leases with digital signing
  • Streamlined online rent collection
  • Track maintenance requests
  • 24/7 tenant portal access
  • Income and expense tracking
  • Instantly reply to tenants & leads with Messages

Unlimited Plus

Popular
$9/unit Per Month
  • Get paid faster with FastPay
  • Avoid extra fees with waived ACH charges
  • Add custom questions to rental applications
  • Customize lease template to your liking
  • Clone and reuse lease agreement templates
  • Create a branded property websites
  • Priority Care support with 2x faster response times

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Avail

Monthly$9/mo
Yearly$108/yr
5-Year Total$540

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$108
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$324
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$540
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 50 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Avail alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 50 features.

Buy Avail

Better Value
Monthly cost$90/mo
3-year total$3,240
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Avail saves ~$33,720 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 50 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

12 known integrations

ApartmentListApartments.comDoorsteps.comLocalAssistNextdoorPadmapperRealtor.comRedfinRentableTransUnionWalkscoreZumper