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.

How Landlords Use AI for Rent Collection, Maintenance, and Tenant Messages

AI for landlords is not about futuristic robots fixing toilets. It is about removing the repetitive coordination layer that steals hours every week: the same questions, the same reminders, the same “what do I do next” moments.

What AI is good at in rental operations

1) Rent reminders and payment clarity

Tenants often pay late because life is busy—not because they intend to default. AI-assisted reminders and clear “how to pay” guidance reduce friction.

Combine that with online payments. REI Today AI supports rent collection through Stripe so paying rent feels like a normal digital transaction.

2) Maintenance triage prompts

AI can help tenants describe issues with structured prompts:

Where is the leak?
Is it spreading?
Photos uploaded?

That reduces “unknown unknowns” before you dispatch a contractor.

3) Consistent messaging

Landlords benefit from tone-consistent responses for routine questions:

Parking rules
Trash days
Rent due dates
Emergency definitions

AI drafts can be edited—speed without losing your voice.

What AI should not do

Approve large repairs without human judgment
Make legal claims about leases
Replace emergency judgment for safety issues

Use AI to accelerate admin, not to remove responsibility.

The platform difference

ChatGPT in a browser is not operations. You want AI embedded where work already happens: properties, units, leases, maintenance tickets, and messaging.

That is the direction of REI Today AI: an AI assistant within landlord workflows, not a disconnected novelty tab.

Contractors and marketplace matching

AI can also help summarize job scope for contractors, but the operational win is usually matching + tracking:

Post jobs
Compare applicants
Communicate scope
Close the loop when work completes

Explore contractors if you are on the service provider side.

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