Property Management Software for Small Landlords
Stop managing your rental properties in spreadsheets.
You have 1–10 units. You shouldn't need $100/month enterprise software. Landlord Lite handles rent tracking, maintenance reminders, lease storage, and expense logging — built specifically for independent landlords who manage their own properties.
Free early access. No credit card required.
The Problem with DIY Landlord Management
If you own 1–10 rental units, this probably sounds familiar.
Most independent landlords are managing their properties with a patchwork of spreadsheets, texts, and memory. Here's what that actually costs you.
You found out rent was late — a week after it was due.
You check your bank account, scroll back through texts to see who paid, cross-reference a spreadsheet you haven't updated in weeks, then send an awkward "just checking in" message to your tenant. Every. Single. Month. Late rent fees go uncollected. Cash flow suffers.
You skipped the furnace inspection. Now it's a $3,000 emergency.
You meant to schedule it in October. It's January. The unit is cold, the tenant is furious, and you're staring at a $3,000 emergency repair bill — all because a $150 preventive check quietly slipped through the cracks of your mental to-do list.
A tenant dispute. You can't find the lease or move-in photos.
Your tenant is claiming the carpet was already damaged before they moved in. You need the move-in checklist and signed lease clause — but the signed copy is buried in email from 18 months ago, the photos are on a phone you've since upgraded, and the checklist... gone.
Tax season costs you a week — and probably $500+ in missed deductions.
February 1st. Your accountant needs last year's rental expenses. You spend three evenings digging through bank statements, emails, and receipts stuffed in a kitchen drawer — reconstructing 12 months from scratch. And you still miss deductions you were entitled to.
Who It's For
Built for independent landlords — not property managers.
There are millions of small landlords in the US managing their own rentals. Most are doing it the hard way.
The Accidental Landlord
You inherited a property or moved without selling. Now you have a tenant, a lease you can barely locate, and a growing pile of receipts with zero system. You're not a property manager — you just ended up here, and you need something simple that just works.
The Side-Income Landlord
You own 2–5 units and treat it like a real business — but you're still running it like a hobby. A spreadsheet, a few WhatsApp threads with tenants, and more mental load than it should take. You know there has to be a better way to manage rental properties.
The "I'll get organized someday" Landlord
Tax season was a disaster. A tenant dispute made you realize you couldn't find the move-in checklist. Late rent went unnoticed for a week. You've been meaning to get your rental management organized for months. This is the tool you've been waiting for.
Simple Rental Property Management Software
One app. Zero headaches.
Everything an independent landlord actually needs to manage rental properties. Nothing you don't.
Automated Rent Tracking & Late Payment Reminders
See every tenant's rent status at a glance — paid, due today, or overdue. Automatic reminders go out before the due date, on the due date, and when late. No more checking your bank account or chasing tenants over text. You get paid on time.
Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
Set recurring maintenance tasks per property — HVAC filters, pest control, gutter cleaning, inspections. Get reminded 2 weeks ahead. Turn expensive emergency repairs into cheap preventive checks. Never let a $150 service call become a $3,000 disaster again.
Lease & Document Storage for Landlords
Upload leases, move-in photos, inspection reports, and receipts. Organized by property and tenant. Searchable. Accessible from your phone in seconds. When a dispute happens, you'll have everything you need — not a week-long search through old emails.
Rental Expense Tracking & Tax Reports
Log every expense per property. Snap a receipt photo on your phone. Expenses are auto-categorized for IRS Schedule E. At tax time, export a tax-ready report in one click — instead of spending a week reconstructing the year from bank statements and shoeboxed receipts.
Landlord Lite vs. Buildium & AppFolio
Why small landlords don't use Buildium or AppFolio.
Those platforms are built for property management companies managing 50–500+ units. You're an independent landlord. You need something sized for your actual portfolio — not theirs.
| Feature | Buildium & AppFolio | ✦ Landlord Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $55–$280/month | $15/month |
| Designed for | 50–500+ units | 1–10 units |
| Setup time | Days to weeks | Under 10 minutes |
| Features you'll actually use | ~20% | ~100% |
| IRS Schedule E export | Add-on or manual | Built-in |
| Mobile-first design | Desktop-first | Yes |
| Learning curve | Steep | None |
Pricing
Simple pricing. No surprises.
One plan. All features. Designed for landlords who own 1–10 rental units — not enterprises.
- Automated rent tracking & late payment reminders
- Preventive maintenance scheduling
- Lease & document vault (unlimited storage)
- Rental expense tracking & IRS Schedule E export
- Mobile-first design — works on any device
- Email support
Founding members lock in 50% off forever. Standard pricing will be $29/month after launch.
FAQ
Questions landlords ask us.
What exactly is Landlord Lite?
Landlord Lite is a simple property management app for independent landlords with 1–10 rental units. It replaces the spreadsheets, folders, and text threads you're currently using with one organized tool that handles rent tracking, maintenance scheduling, lease and document storage, and expense logging for taxes — all for $15/month.
How is Landlord Lite different from Buildium or AppFolio?
Buildium and AppFolio are built for property management companies managing 50–500+ units. They cost $55–$280/month, take days to set up, and you'll use maybe 20% of what they offer. Landlord Lite is built specifically for independent landlords with 1–10 units — you'll use every feature, setup takes under 10 minutes, and it's $15/month.
How does the rent tracking and reminder feature work?
You add your tenants and their monthly rent due dates once. Landlord Lite automatically sends email reminders before the due date, on the due date, and again if overdue. Your dashboard shows every tenant's payment status at a glance — paid, due today, or late. No more manually checking your bank account or sending awkward follow-up texts to find out who paid.
Does Landlord Lite help with rental property taxes?
Yes — this is one of the most valuable features for small landlords. Log every expense per property, snap a photo of your receipts, and expenses are automatically categorized for IRS Schedule E (rental income and expenses). At tax time, export a clean tax-ready report in one click instead of spending a week searching through bank statements and email threads. Stop missing deductions you're entitled to.
Is there a free trial? What's the catch?
Landlord Lite is currently pre-launch. When you join the waitlist today, you'll get free early access when we launch, plus a founding member rate of $15/month — locked in for life at 50% off what we'll charge after launch. No credit card required to join the waitlist. No catch.
How many rental units does Landlord Lite support?
The standard plan covers up to 10 rental units, which is the right fit for the vast majority of independent and small-portfolio landlords. If you have more than 10 units, join the waitlist and leave a note in the comments — we'll reach out about options for larger portfolios.
What devices does it work on?
Landlord Lite is mobile-first and works on any device — your phone, tablet, or desktop browser. No app download required. It's built to be used from wherever you are, whether you're at a property, in your car, or at your desk.
Early Access
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