SimplifyEm

simplifyem.com
Property Management
Weekend Project

You don't have to be an Accountant to manage your Rental Properties

How to Replace SimplifyEm

Overview

SimplifyEm is a cloud-based property management software designed by real estate professionals to simplify rental property management. It provides comprehensive tools for rent collection, lease management, maintenance tracking, accounting, and financial reporting for property managers, landlords, and real estate investors managing properties from 1 unit to 2000+ units.

Features

39 features across 20 categories

Accounting(3)

Billing History Tracking

Track complete billing history showing amounts due and amounts paid by each tenant

Cash Transaction Tracking

Easy tracking of cash transactions and unexpected expenses

Income and Expense Tracking

Full income and expenses tracking with IRS tax category organization and automatic recognition of recurring items

Also in: Jobber, Melio, Lemonway

Administration(2)

Property Customization

Customize worksheets and tracking for each individual property based on specific needs

Sub-user and Access Rights ManagementPremium

Create sub-users and manage access rights for different team members

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Automation(5)

Automatic Late Fee Charging

Automatically charge late fees when recording late rent payments

Automation SuitePremium

Automate PM fees, late fees, rent receipts, late rent notices, and owner reports

Late Payment Notices

Automatically send late payment notices to tenants

Online Rent Reminders

Automatically send rent reminders to tenants to reduce late payments

Recurring Item RecognitionAI

Automatically recognize and categorize recurring income and expense items with customizable rules

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Banking(1)

Bank Account ManagementPremium

Manage and reconcile bank accounts within the platform

Communication(5)

Communication HistoryPremium

Track all communication history with tenants, owners, and vendors

Owner PortalPremium

Online portal for property owners to view reports, communicate with managers, and manage property information

Tenant PortalPremium

Online portal for tenants to view account balances, submit payments, view rent reminders, communicate with property manager, and manage bank settings

Two-Way TextingPremium

Send and receive text messages with tenants, owners, and vendors for quick communication

Vendor PortalPremium

Online portal for vendors to access documents and communicate with property managers

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Document Management(3)

Document SharingPremium

Share documents with tenants, owners, and vendors through the platform

Tenant Document Requests

Request and collect documents from tenants through the tenant portal

Unlimited Document Storage

Attach, scan, and store unlimited documents including receipts, leases, and property documents

Insurance(1)

Renter's Insurance

Access renter's insurance resources and options for tenants to protect their belongings

Integration(1)

QuickBooks ExportPremium

Export data to QuickBooks and Excel for accounting integration

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Leasing(2)

Digital Lease SignaturesPremium

Collect digital lease signatures online with forms available at $10 per form or as low as $5 per form with Plus plan

Online Rental ApplicationsPremium

Collect online applications from prospective tenants at $3 per application

Maintenance Management(1)

Maintenance Request Management

Track and manage maintenance requests from tenants with task assignment and work order creation

Marketing(1)

Vacancy AdvertisingPremium

Advertise property vacancies at $3 per listing to attract prospective tenants

Mobile(1)

Mobile App

Native mobile application for iOS and Android allowing property managers and tenants to manage properties and payments on the go

Notifications(1)

Lease Expiration Notifications

Get notified when leases are about to expire

Payment Processing(2)

Online Payment Processing

Secure online payment processing with free incoming ACH payments and no merchant account required for Plus plan

Online Rent Payment Collection

Allow tenants to pay rent online with automatic withdrawal from bank accounts and instant recording of payments

Reporting(2)

Detailed Reporting

Generate detailed reports including cash flow analysis, financial reports, and property-specific insights

Professional Owner Reports

Generate and send professional reports to property owners

Support(2)

Customer Support

US-based phone, email, text message, and live support available to answer questions and troubleshoot issues

Free Onboarding and Training

Complimentary onboarding and training for all users to get started quickly

Task Management(1)

Task and Work Order ManagementPremium

Manage tasks and work orders for property maintenance and management activities

Tax & Accounting(2)

Tax Reporting

Generate IRS Schedule E tax forms automatically with year-end adjustments and tax deduction tracking

Tax Write-off Suggestions

Comprehensive list of commonly overlooked write-offs with tips to maximize tax savings for rental properties

Tenant Management(2)

Tenant and Lease Management

Manage all tenant information, lease details, and payment history in one centralized location with automatic billing and late payment notices

Tenant ScreeningPremium

Find and screen prospective tenants with integration of TransUnion credit/criminal history checks starting at $19.95 per screening

Vendor Management(1)

Vendor Management

Manage vendor information and year-end tax coordination

Pricing

P10

$40/mo
  • Manage up to 10 units
  • Email, text message & live phone support
  • Full income & expenses tracking
  • Generate detailed reports
  • Manage tenant & lease information
  • Manage vendors and year end taxes
  • Renter's insurance
  • Professional owner reports
  • Unlimited document storage

P20

$50/mo
  • Manage up to 20 units
  • Email, text message & live phone support
  • Full income & expenses tracking
  • Generate detailed reports
  • Manage tenant & lease information
  • Manage vendors and year end taxes
  • Renter's insurance
  • Professional owner reports
  • Unlimited document storage

P30 (Starter)

Popular
$60/mo
  • Manage up to 30 units
  • Email, text message & live phone support
  • Full income & expenses tracking
  • Generate detailed reports
  • Manage tenant & lease information
  • Manage vendors and year end taxes
  • Renter's insurance
  • Professional owner reports
  • Unlimited document storage
  • Optional add-on: Communication History, Two-Way Texting, Tenant/Owner/Vendor Portals, Manage Bank Accounts, Work Orders, Sub-users, Automation at +$10/month

P50

$75/mo
  • Manage up to 50 units
  • Email, text message & live phone support
  • Full income & expenses tracking
  • Generate detailed reports
  • Manage tenant & lease information
  • Manage vendors and year end taxes
  • Renter's insurance
  • Professional owner reports
  • Unlimited document storage

P75

$95/mo
  • Manage up to 75 units
  • Email, text message & live phone support
  • Full income & expenses tracking
  • Generate detailed reports
  • Manage tenant & lease information
  • Manage vendors and year end taxes
  • Renter's insurance
  • Professional owner reports
  • Unlimited document storage

P100

$115/mo
  • Manage up to 100 units
  • Email, text message & live phone support
  • Full income & expenses tracking
  • Generate detailed reports
  • Manage tenant & lease information
  • Manage vendors and year end taxes
  • Renter's insurance
  • Professional owner reports
  • Unlimited document storage

P100+

$7 per 10 units/mo
  • Add increments of 10 units
  • Email, text message & live phone support
  • Full income & expenses tracking
  • Generate detailed reports
  • Manage tenant & lease information
  • Manage vendors and year end taxes
  • Renter's insurance
  • Professional owner reports
  • Unlimited document storage

P2000 (Plus)

Popular
$2015/mo
  • Manage up to 2000 units
  • Email, text message & live phone support
  • Full income & expenses tracking
  • Generate detailed reports
  • Manage tenant & lease information
  • Manage vendors and year end taxes
  • Renter's insurance
  • Professional owner reports
  • Unlimited document storage
  • Communication History
  • Two-Way Texting
  • Tenant, Owner, Vendor Document Sharing
  • Tenant, Owner, Vendor Portals
  • Manage Bank Accounts
  • Manage Tasks & Work Orders
  • Manage Sub-users & Access Rights
  • Automation: PM Fees, Late Fees, Rent Receipts, Late Rent Notices, and Owner Reports
  • Export to Quickbooks & Excel
  • Online Payments with Free Incoming ACH Payments
  • No merchant account required and no bank setup fees
  • Tenant Screenings at $19.95 per screening

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying SimplifyEm

Monthly$7/mo
Yearly$84/yr
5-Year Total$420

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$84
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$252
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$420
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 39 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a SimplifyEm alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 39 features.

Buy SimplifyEm

Better Value
Monthly cost$70/mo
3-year total$2,520
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

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

Buying SimplifyEm saves ~$34,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 39 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

ExcelQuickBooksTransUnion