Rent Manager
Comprehensive property management software for residential and commercial portfolios
About Rent Manager
Rent Manager is a comprehensive property management platform by London Computer Systems, designed for residential, commercial, and mixed-portfolio landlords and property managers. It combines full general ledger accounting, leasing, maintenance management, and tenant communications in a single system with support for both cloud-hosted and on-premise deployment.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely deep accounting functionality that rivals dedicated accounting software
- Supports both cloud and on-premise deployment — rare flexibility
- Highly customizable with open API and 200+ integrations
- Built-in VoIP phone system is a unique cost-saving feature
- Scales from small portfolios to enterprise with 100K+ units
- Strong custom report builder for complex financial reporting
Cons
- Steep learning curve with a complex interface — not beginner-friendly
- Pricing is opaque and can be expensive for small portfolios
- UI feels dated compared to modern competitors like Buildium or AppFolio
- Customer support quality varies per user reviews
- Mobile app is functional but less polished than the desktop version
Key Features
Full General Ledger Accounting
Complete AP/AR, bank reconciliation, budgeting, and financial reporting rivaling dedicated accounting software
Tenant & Lease Tracking
Manage tenants, leases, renewals, and online tenant portals
Maintenance Management
Work order tracking, vendor management, and maintenance request portals
Built-in VoIP
Integrated rmVoIP phone system for property management communications
Online Rent Collection
Electronic payments and online rent collection through tenant portals
Vacancy Marketing
Syndicate listings to major rental sites and manage marketing campaigns
Mobile Inspections
Conduct property inspections with photo documentation via mobile app
Open API & Integrations
200+ integrations and a robust API for custom workflows and third-party connections
Pricing
- Core accounting
- Lease management
- Maintenance tracking
- Online payments
- Tenant portals
- Everything in Plus
- API access
- Advanced reporting
- Custom report builder
- rmVoIP
- Priority support
Best For
Residential Property Management
Manage single-family and multifamily rental portfolios with full accounting and tenant management
Commercial Property Management
Handle retail, office, and industrial property portfolios with complex lease structures
Mixed-Use Portfolios
Manage diverse portfolios combining residential, commercial, and storage properties
Student Housing
Operate student housing with per-bed leasing and roommate management
Affordable Housing
Manage HUD-compliant affordable housing with specialized reporting requirements
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