Buildium
buildium.comBuild Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Complete property management software for landlords and property managers
How to Replace BuildiumOverview
Features
39 features across 18 categories
Accounting(8)
Automated accounting with general ledger, income statements, and balance sheets.
Set property budgets and compare actual spending against projected amounts.
Manage security deposits with separate accounting and itemized deduction tracking.
Generate customizable financial reports including P&L, cash flow, and property profitability.
Handle international properties with multi-currency accounting and reporting.
Automate recurring expenses and income entries with customizable schedules.
Automatically generate 1098-T and other tax forms for property owners and investors.
Track and bill utilities to tenants with separate metering records.
Analytics(1)
Analyze property performance with ROI calculations and profitability metrics.
Community Management(1)
Manage homeowners association fees, member communications, and community expenses.
Customization(1)
Rebrand Buildium with your company logo and colors for client-facing portals.
Documentation(3)
Centralized storage for leases, inspections, insurance documents, and other property files.
Manage property insurance policies with renewal reminders and coverage documentation.
Generate detailed condition reports at lease start and end with photo evidence.
Inspections(1)
Digital unit inspections with photo documentation and condition reporting.
Integration(1)
RESTful API for custom integrations and third-party application development.
Lease Administration(4)
Generate and send lease renewal notices with automatic rent increase calculations.
Receive alerts for upcoming lease expirations and compliance deadlines.
Create, store, and manage digital leases with automated renewal notifications.
Track pet policies, breed restrictions, and pet fees per unit.
Leasing(2)
Online application portal for prospective tenants to submit rental applications.
Track vacant units and automate marketing campaigns for lease-up.
Legal Management(1)
Track eviction processes and coordinate with legal teams for tenant removals.
Maintenance Management(3)
Tenants can submit maintenance requests online with photo uploads and real-time status tracking.
Maintain vendor database with contact information, pricing, and performance ratings.
Create and assign work orders to vendors with cost tracking and completion documentation.
Marketing(1)
Create and send targeted email campaigns to tenants and prospects.
Mobile(1)
iOS and Android app for managing properties on-the-go with offline functionality.
Payments(3)
Automatically calculate and apply late fees to overdue rent payments based on lease terms.
Pay multiple vendors simultaneously and generate batch payment reports.
Accept rent payments online via ACH, credit card, or bank transfers with automated reminders.
Reporting(3)
Create custom reports with configurable data fields and export formats.
Dashboard for property owners to view financial data, maintenance activity, and property performance metrics.
Generate detailed rent roll summaries with vacancy rates and lease maturity data.
Security(1)
Integrate with smart locks and access systems for keyless entry management.
Tenant Communication(2)
Send automated messages and reminders to tenants via SMS, email, or portal.
Secure online portal for tenants to view lease details, pay rent, and submit maintenance requests.
Tenant Management(2)
Searchable database of tenant contact information and unit assignments.
Automated tenant background checks including credit, criminal, and eviction history reports.
Pricing
Essential
- ✓Core property management for up to 5 properties
Advanced
Popular- ✓All features for 15 properties
Premier
- ✓Complete suite for 100+ properties
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 39 features at very easy complexity.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Buildium saves ~$1,320 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 39 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
29 known integrations