How to Build Your Own Total Management
Replace Total Management with a custom build. The easiest property management software on the market. With the fastest and simplest transition.
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 29 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 29 features
Accounting(5 features)
Create budgets based on new or previous data with editable templates and separate tracking of expenses, income, and rental income
Instantly apply customized Common Area Maintenance and tax settings to leased units with automated report generation
Full accounting system built into every aspect of the software with budgeting, dashboard, reports, and easy invoicing capabilities
Automated system to detect and prevent duplicate invoice entries
Centralized vendor management with auto-fill features and duplicate invoice entry alerts
Rent Management(4 features)
One-step process to generate checks and invoices for move outs with automatic security deposit calculations
Automated rent increase calculations and applications
Track rent payments, see who owes money, run balance aging reports, print or email invoices and late notices
Automatic security deposit creation when tenants move in with customizable deposit types and automatic withholding calculations
Security(3 features)
24/7/365 staffed data centers with SAS 70 compliance, redundant power, HVAC, fire detection, and electronic surveillance
Industry standard SSL encryption, encrypted data at facilities and in transit, secure user settings with viewing class tools
Multiple firewalls, encrypted passwords, encrypted data connections, hardened enterprise grade Linux servers with current security patches
Tenant Management(3 features)
Track and manage package deliveries for tenants
Online portal where tenants can pay rent via credit card or electronic transfer, set up automatic payments, and submit work orders
Credit, eviction, and criminal screening with FICO credit scores and easy to read reports in multiple package options
Communication(2 features)
Automated system to create or load letters with automatic tenant information population and email or print functionality
Automated texting to maintenance staff for work order notifications and assignments
Marketing(2 features)
Built-in online marketing tools for property promotion
Optional website builder for property marketing
Onboarding(2 features)
Help with importing existing data during onboarding
Easy migration tools and live one-on-one training with immediate support access
Support(2 features)
Real-time chat support available to users within the software
Unlimited access to support including one-on-one live product training and responsive support staff
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 29 features at very easy complexity.