How to Build Your Own Avail
Replace Avail with a custom build. Manage your rentals like a pro with all-in-one landlord and property management software
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 50 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 50 features
Payments(13 features)
Auto-assessed late fees that can be one-time or recurring
Automatic recurring payment setup for tenants
Report on-time rent payments to credit bureaus to help tenants build credit
Specialized deposit and fee collection through the payment platform
Direct-deposit online rent payments from tenants
+8 more in this category
Legal & Compliance(9 features)
Automated renewal process to simplify leasing for long-term success
Clone and reuse lease agreement templates for multiple properties
Customize lease templates with custom clauses, rules, and disclosures
Sign lease agreements online for free with built-in eSign options
Access lawyer-reviewed lease amendment templates
+4 more in this category
Tenant Screening(7 features)
Nationwide criminal history report screening for applicants
Add custom questions to rental applications to gather specific information from applicants
Nationwide prior eviction reports for tenant screening
Income verification and documentation tools for applicant screening
Comprehensive rental application forms for collecting applicant information and communication
+2 more in this category
Marketing & Distribution(6 features)
Schedule showings automatically from any platform or listing partner
Create a branded property website with tenant portal for marketing rental properties
Tools and messaging center to manage leads from rental listings
Upgrade listing for premium placement on partner networks to quickly receive leads and lease property fast
List rental property on over 24 top rental sites including Realtor.com, Redfin, Zumper, Padmapper, Walkscore, Doorsteps.com, Apartments.com, Rentable, ApartmentList, and more
+1 more in this category
Accounting & Finance(5 features)
Accounting dashboard showing resolved tickets and repair cost breakdowns
Straightforward tracking of rental property income and expenses
Tools to analyze and optimize rental pricing
Track rental property income and expenses with automatic syncing of rent payments and maintenance costs to accounting dashboard
Auto-generated 1099-K tax information for landlords and tenants
Property Management(5 features)
Allow landlords to create and assign maintenance tickets
Auto-forwarding of maintenance requests to maintenance professionals
Photo uploads and workflows for maintenance requests and tracking
Track maintenance issues and associated costs through dashboard with ticket creation and resolution tracking
Allow tenants to initiate and submit maintenance requests
Communication(3 features)
Applicant communication and message center for screening process
Centralized messages feature for communication with tenants and leads with instant reply capability
Streamlined tenant communication with centralized messaging to keep all conversations in one place
Tenant Tools(2 features)
24/7 tenant portal access for viewing payments, submitting maintenance requests, and other property management tasks
Enable tenants to request quotes from trusted insurance providers through their account
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 50 features at very easy complexity.