How much does REI Today AI cost for landlords?

REI Today AI is free to start. The free plan includes property management, lease tracking, maintenance requests, and marketplace access. Paid plans with AI chatbot features start at $29/month — significantly less than AppFolio ($280/mo minimum) or Buildium ($58/mo).

Is REI Today AI free for contractors and handymen?

Yes. Contractors and handymen can join REI Today AI 100% free — forever. No fees, no commissions. You set your own rates and get paid directly via Stripe.

How does REI Today AI match landlords with contractors?

Our AI analyzes the maintenance request, contractor availability, ratings, and proximity to match property owners with the best-fit verified contractor — often within the same day.

How many properties can I manage with REI Today AI?

REI Today AI is designed for small landlords managing 1 to 100 units. All plans support unlimited properties and units within your portfolio.

Can tenants submit maintenance requests through REI Today AI?

Yes. Tenants can submit maintenance requests with photos, set priority levels, and track status from open to completed. Landlords receive instant notifications and can assign contractors directly from the marketplace.

What makes REI Today AI different from AppFolio or Buildium?

REI Today AI is built specifically for small landlords (1-100 units) who self-manage their properties. Unlike AppFolio and Buildium which target large property management companies with high minimums, REI Today AI starts free, includes an AI chatbot assistant, and has a built-in contractor marketplace.

Best Software for Small Landlords (1–100 Units): Features That Actually Matter

Small landlords do not fail because they lack enterprise software. They fail because they run invisible systems: texts scattered across phones, maintenance tracked in memory, and rent “chasing” as a personality trait.

If you are evaluating software for 1–100 units, ignore the brochure. Use this feature lens.

1) Rent collection that tenants will actually use

If paying rent is harder than paying Netflix, you will get late payments.

Look for:

Clear tenant payment flow
Automated reminders
Transparent status for the landlord

REI Today AI supports online rent collection via Stripe—meet tenants where they already pay digitally.

2) Maintenance intake that captures reality

You want photos, priority, and a timeline—not “the sink is broken” with no context.

Strong systems reduce duplicate trips, angry tenants, and contractor disputes.

3) Contractor access without losing control

A marketplace layer helps when you need bench depth, but you still need:

Clear job scope
Messaging
Completion tracking

Explore how REI Today AI connects owners with contractors for real work—not theoretical leads.

4) Messaging that stays in one place

When communication is split across SMS, email, and phone tags, mistakes happen. Centralized messaging reduces “he said/she said.”

5) AI assistance that removes repetitive questions

AI is not magic—but it is excellent for:

Rent due date questions
Maintenance triage prompts
Routine policy reminders

REI Today AI includes an AI assistant aimed at operational Q&A inside the platform.

6) Pricing that matches your unit economics

Enterprise platforms can price like you are a property management company with hundreds of doors. If you self-manage, favor tools aligned to operator-landlords.

Compare plans on pricing.

What you can skip (for now)

Overbuilt accounting replacements unless you are ready
Complex owner portals if you only own your own portfolio
Features that sound strategic but do not change monthly cashflow

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