Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own MRI Property Tree

Replace MRI Property Tree with a custom build. Powerful, trust-compliant property management software built to optimise operations for residential agencies of all sizes

Few Days
63 features5 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 63 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 63 features

Reporting(12 features)

Basic Insights

Basic analytics and insights dashboard

Business PerformancePremium

Comprehensive business performance analytics

Comprehensive Reporting

Detailed reporting and data export capabilities

Custom DashboardsPremium

Create and customize dashboards for your specific needs

Invoice InsightsPremium

Analytics and insights into invoice processing and payment patterns

+7 more in this category

Finance(8 features)

AI Invoice ProcessingAI

Automated invoice processing with AI-powered duplicate flagging and reminders

Automated Invoice EntryAIPremium

Automatically enter invoices from maintenance requests

Creditors Board

Visual management of creditors and vendor relationships

Invoice InstalmentsPremium

Support for managing invoice payments in instalments

Invoice ManagementAI

Invoice management including inbox scanning with AI-powered processing

+3 more in this category

Automation(7 features)

Automated Communications

Set rules once and automate SMS and email communications with full control over what goes out

Automated Missing Email ReminderPremium

Automatic reminders when invoice emails are missing

Creditor AutomationsPremium

Automated workflows for creditor management and communications

Customisable RemindersPremium

Set custom reminders for invoices and maintenance tasks

Job AutomationsPremium

Automated workflows for job management and assignment

+2 more in this category

Inspection(5 features)

Advanced 360° Inspection ToolsAIPremium

Advanced inspection tools with 360 view capabilities and automated asset detection

Inspection ManagerPremium

Easy property inspections with customised reports and paperless solutions including digital signatures

Inspection Scheduling

Schedule and manage property inspections with automated communications

Paperless Condition ReportsPremium

Digital condition reports with digital signature capabilities

Tenant Assisted InspectionsPremium

Enable tenants to assist with property inspections through the tenant app

Integration(5 features)

AI Assistant Website IntegrationAIPremium

Access AI assistant via your own website with a dedicated plugin

MRI CRM Integration

Sync contact and property data across MRI Vault, Eagle, and Box and Dice CRMs

Partner Integrations

Over 50 partner integrations available

Tradie Accounting IntegrationPremium

Integration with accounting software for tradies

Xero Integration

Direct integration with Xero accounting software

Asset Management(4 features)

Key Automate

Complete visibility over every key with streamlined key tracking, risk reduction, and automated follow-up management

Pathways ManagementPremium

Manage property pathways and access routes

Smart Key Assignment

Intelligent key assignment with real-time tracking and access control

Virtual Key Cabinet

Digital management of keys with secure access control

Compliance(4 features)

Automated Tradie CompliancePremium

Automated compliance tracking and updates for tradies

Comprehensive Audit Trails

Complete audit trails for compliance and security tracking

Ownership Liability Board

Track and manage ownership liabilities

Trust Accounting Compliance

Stay in full control and meet all state-specific requirements with Australia's most robust trust accounting systems

AI(3 features)

AI-driven Comment AutomationAIPremium

AI-driven comment automation and image recognition for inspection reports

Property Tree AI AssistantAIPremium

Fully customizable AI assistant with intelligent human-like conversations

Property Tree AssistantAIPremium

AI-powered email communication that drafts professional emails in seconds using Property Tree merge fields

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying MRI Property Tree

Monthly$130/mo
Yearly$1.6k/yr
5-Year Total$7.8k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~7 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $1.3k
SaaS
$1.6k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $4k
SaaS
$4.7k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $6.6k
SaaS
$7.8k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 63 features at easy complexity.

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