Hemlane

hemlane.com
Property Management
Weekend Project

Property management, powered by people and AI

How to Replace Hemlane

Overview

Hemlane is an all-in-one property management software that automates leasing, rent collection, and maintenance with AI-powered tools and real human support. It helps rental property owners, real estate agents, and property managers streamline operations from tenant placement to repair coordination. The platform offers 24/7 support and combines software automation with managed services to reduce time spent on property management.

Features

50 features across 15 categories

AI(1)

AI-Powered Listing DescriptionsAI

Boost property visibility with AI-powered tool to create compelling advertisements that stand out

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Administration(1)

Unlimited Users

Allow unlimited users on your rental management account

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Communication(2)

Instant Tenant NotificationsAI

Automatically send texts and emails to tenants with next steps when interested in property

Tenant Communications

In-app messaging with tenants via SMS and email for streamlined communication

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Document Management(2)

Document Storage

Unlimited photo and document storage for rental property records

Listing Details Storage

Store listing details for next turnover

Financials(7)

Automatic Late FeesAI

Automatically apply late fees for past due rent

Bank Sync

Sync your bank account for real-time performance tracking on rental properties with instant bank verification and secure encryption

Income and Expense Tracking

Track and categorize all income and expenses with custom categorization

Online Payments

Accept online payments via ACH (bank-to-bank) or credit card with no ACH fees

Rent Collection

Automated rent collection with 100% of rent going to owner, including late fees, with no hidden deductions

Rental Accounting

Full rental accounting including cash flow reports, income statements, and transaction tracking

Transaction Management

Merge and split transactions for better accounting

Integration(1)

Financial Account Integration

Connect to financial accounts including bank, credit, and other financial institutions

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Lease Management(4)

E-Signature

Streamlined electronic signature capability for leases and renewals

Lease Management

Manage leases from signing to renewals with in-app leases, e-signing, and lease renewal reminders

Lease RenewalsAI

Automated lease renewal process with e-signature and renewal reminders

State-Specific Leases

Access state-specific lease templates and amendments

Leasing(7)

Applicant Tracking

Track inquiries and applications with proprietary screening questionnaire and comprehensive rental application system

Guided Tours

Host your own showings or let Hemlane coordinate guided tours for qualified tenants

Listing Page for Tenants

Easy-to-use listing page where tenants can ask questions, schedule showings, or start their application directly

Tenant Placement

Find and place qualified tenants in under 19 days through 15+ listing sites, in-depth tenant screening, and guided tours

Tenant Placement ServicePremium

On-demand service where Hemlane team finds and places tenants, qualifies applicants, and schedules tours

Tenant Risk AnalysisAI

Automated analysis of tenant risk based on screening data

Tenant Screening

Comprehensive tenant screening including credit score reporting, nationwide criminal and eviction screening, and income verification

Maintenance(10)

24/7 Repair SupportPremium

24/7 US-based team for tenant repair requests and emergency support

Automatic Diagnosis and TroubleshootingAIPremium

Automatic diagnosis and troubleshooting of repairs before assignment

Property Inspection ServicePremium

On-demand service to prep rental property and get it ready to rent with trusted third-party inspectors

Real-Time Updates from Service Professionals

Get real-time updates on work order progress from service professionals

Repair CoordinationPremium

End-to-end repair coordination with 24/7 emergency support and coordination of tenant requests

Repair Invoicing and PaymentPremium

Invoice and pay for repairs with no markups

Service Professional Tracking

Track preferred service professionals and their work history

Tenant Repair Request Portal

Portal where tenants can submit repair requests

Vetted Repair NetworkPremium

Access to vetted repair network for handiwork, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, and HVAC services

Work Order Management

Manage work orders with service professionals with one-click assignment and real-time updates

Management(4)

Local Leasing and Turnover NetworkPremium

Access to trusted local leasing and turnover network for property management

Property Management AssistancePremium

Full management assistance including boots-on-the-ground support

Property Management AssistantPremium

Dedicated property management assistant to handle all tenant communications

Repair Price Thresholds and ApprovalsPremium

Set repair price thresholds and approval workflows

Marketing(1)

Multi-Site Advertising

Advertise to 15+ listing websites including Apartments.com, Zillow, and 7 more top websites with one click

Reporting(3)

Cash Flow Report

Generate detailed cash flow reports for rental property performance analysis

Income Statement

Create income statements for financial tracking and reporting

Lease Ledger

Detailed ledger of all lease-related transactions and activities

Support(2)

Tenant CoordinatorPremium

Access to a tenant coordinator available for lease management support if needed

VIP Customer SupportPremium

Priority customer support for higher tier plans

Tenant Benefits(3)

Credit Bureau Reporting

Report rent payments to credit bureaus to help tenants build credit

Tenant Perks

Offer tenants insurance, rewards, and credit building benefits

Tenant Platform

Dedicated platform for tenants to manage applications, rent payments, and repair requests

Pricing

Starter

Free forever
  • Advertise to Apartments.com, Zillow, and 7 more top websites
  • Applicant and tenant screening: national credit, criminal, eviction, and income reporting
  • Full rental accounting: bank sync, cash flow report, income statement, and more
  • Listing page for tenants to schedule showings
  • Listing details stored for next turnover
  • Proprietary screening questionnaire
  • Inquiry and applicant tracking
  • Comprehensive rental application
  • Tenant platform
  • Unlimited users

Basic

$30/month or $2 per unit + $28 base fee
  • All Starter features
  • Lease tracking & management
  • Document storage and e-sign
  • Rent collection, late fees, financial tracking
  • $0 ACH fees
  • Private messaging with tenants
  • Tenant perks with insurance and credit bureau reporting
  • State specific leases and eSignature
  • Lease renewals with eSignature & renewal reminders
  • In app tenant communications (SMS + email)
  • Unlimited photo and document storage
  • Online payments via ACH or credit card
  • Tenant payment reminders
  • Automatic late fees for past due rent
  • Instant bank verification with secure encryption
  • Income and expense tracking
  • Custom categorization
  • Connect to financial accounts
  • Merge and split transactions
  • Income and expense report
  • Cash flow report
  • Lease ledger

Essential

Popular
$48/month or $20 per unit + $28 base fee
  • All Basic features
  • End-to-end repair coordination with 24/7 emergency support
  • Automatic diagnosis and troubleshooting of repairs
  • Work order management with your service professionals
  • Invoicing and payment for repairs, with no markups
  • Tenant repair request portal
  • Preferred service professional tracking
  • One-click work order assignment
  • Real time updates from service professionals
  • VIP customer support

Complete

$86/month or $58 per unit + $28 base fee
  • All Essential features
  • All tenant communications done by your property management assistant
  • Access to our vetted repair network
  • Repair price thresholds and approvals
  • Access to our trusted local leasing and turnover network

Tenant Placement Add-on

Starting at $695
  • Team finds and places tenants
  • Qualifies applicants
  • Schedules tours
  • Includes lockbox fee

Eviction Shield Add-on

Starting at $4.95/mo
  • Team chases down rent
  • Communication on your behalf to avoid evictions
  • Get paid

Inspections Add-on

Starting at $300
  • Prep rental property
  • Get suite ready to rent
  • Work with trusted third-party inspectors

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Hemlane

Monthly$4.95/mo
Yearly$59/yr
5-Year Total$297

Build It Yourself

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

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$59
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$178
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$297
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 Hemlane alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 50 features.

Buy Hemlane

Better Value
Monthly cost$49.5/mo
3-year total$1,782
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

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

Buying Hemlane saves ~$35,178 over 3 years vs building.

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

Integrations

4 known integrations

Apartments.comBank AccountsCredit AccountsZillow