Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own DoorLoop

Replace DoorLoop with a custom build. Property Management Software Built for Speed

Few Days
81 features12 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 81 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 81 features

Tenant Management(10 features)

CRM for Tenants

Centralize all information and documents for every tenant in one place with CRM functionality.

Eviction Tracking

Easily track and prepare for appropriate eviction steps with tenants.

Payment Tracking

Easily track all charges and credits issued to tenants from their own portal.

Renters Insurance

Tenants can get quotes and purchase renter's insurance through the tenant portal via Lemonade or Sure depending on state.

Tenant Announcements

Send announcements in bulk or to select tenants by email or text message.

+5 more in this category

Accounting(9 features)

1099 Forms

Generate 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms for owners and vendors automatically.

Accounting & Reporting

Manage property accounting with customizable chart of accounts, statements, and reports for each property. Create custom reports and track cash flow for data-driven decisions.

Automated CAM Charges

Automate recurring CAM charges monthly or post CAM charges in bulk with automatic allocation based on square footage.

Automatic Management Fees

Set up management fees to be automatically calculated and deducted from owner distributions.

Budgeting

Create customizable budgets on properties and portfolios, estimate rental income, and manage cash flow.

+4 more in this category

Leasing(8 features)

eSignature

Electronically sign any lease agreement or document in record speed. Premium plan includes free unlimited eSignatures.

eSignature Templates

Upload lease agreements, management agreements, vendor contracts, and more to be templatized and automatically filled with existing data.

Lease Management

Track tenant payments and requests with automated reminders, tasks, and lease renewal capabilities.

Lease Renewal Wizard

Quickly and easily make adjustments to lease terms for lease renewals with autofilled lease templates sent for e-signature.

Property Management CRM

Manage all rental prospects and lead sources with comprehensive CRM tools.

+3 more in this category

Payments(8 features)

Automated Late Fees

Automatically apply late fees and see outstanding balances with unpaid rent reports in real time.

Bulk Payments & Credits

Manually track payments made outside the software in bulk and post credits to tenants in bulk.

CashPayments by Western Union

Receive and track cash rent payments without handling cash via Western Union Quick Collect locations.

Custom Convenience FeesPremium

Charge custom convenience fees to tenant payments to generate additional revenue.

Free ACH PaymentsPremium

No incoming ACH fees when tenants pay rent or other payments on Premium plan.

+3 more in this category

Organization(6 features)

Calendar

Central hub to view important events like move-in and move-out dates, as well as all tasks, work orders, and maintenance requests.

Custom Fields

Create custom fields to track anything specific to properties, units, and business needs.

Document Storage

Save files, documents, leases, pictures, and other files securely. Starter plan provides 50MB/Unit, Pro 5GB/Unit, Premium unlimited.

Portfolio Management

Group properties into different portfolios allowing reports and dashboard widgets to be viewed at portfolio level.

Property Setup Wizard

Easily add properties and associated units with square footage, market rent, and appropriate ownership percentage assignment.

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Security(6 features)

Automated Backups

All data is backed up every 5 minutes across multiple geo-redundant servers for data protection.

Data Encryption

Manually backup and save a physical copy of data to computer in one click with secure encryption.

Secure Rent Payments

Rent payments are always secured. DoorLoop cannot access any credit card or bank information.

SingleSignOn with Gmail

Safely sign in using your Google Account for convenient authentication.

Two-Factor Verification

Get an email with a one-time code when logging into DoorLoop each time for enhanced security.

+1 more in this category

AI(5 features)

AI AssistantAI

24/7 AI assistant that handles tenant requests, answers questions, and automates daily tasks. Handles up to 80% of all tenant requests and fully resolves over 50% of issues before they reach the property manager.

AI InspectionsAI

Complete hours of manual inspection work on-site in minutes and generate reports before returning to your desk. Inspect units in less than half the time with AI power.

Communication CompanionAI

Draft professional tenant messages instantly without endless rewrites or delays.

Quick-Fill FinancesAI

Save 2 hours weekly uploading invoices or expenses and let AI handle the rows, numbers, and descriptions.

Smart SummariesAI

Get instant summaries and insights of financial and operational reports without digging through spreadsheets.

Owner Management(5 features)

Owner Contribution

Manually track all owner contributions and link them to specific properties to update cash balances.

Owner Distribution

Establish and automate distributions to all owners within the management company easily.

Owner Portal

Give owners and investors an online login to see all their properties, investment amounts, and distribution payments in real time.

Owner Statements

Detailed and summarized owner statements that owners can see in real time.

Owners Share Files Securely

Share files securely with owners for document management and transparency.

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying DoorLoop

Monthly$69/mo
Yearly$828/yr
5-Year Total$4.1k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~9 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $588
SaaS
$828
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $1.8k
SaaS
$2.5k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $2.9k
SaaS
$4.1k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 81 features at easy complexity.

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