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.

REI Today vs Buildium (and AppFolio): Built for Small Landlords, Not Mega-PM Firms

Buildium and AppFolio are serious products—but “serious” does not automatically mean “fit for a 6-door self-managing investor.” Enterprise-style property management software often optimizes for property management companies, not operator-landlords who still think like investors.

What Buildium/AppFolio-class tools are built for

These platforms commonly target professional managers running portfolios for owners:

Owner statements
Scale workflows across many clients
Deep accounting integrations in mature setups

If you are a PM company, that focus can be perfect.

What small self-managers actually need

Most small landlords need a smaller set done extremely well:

Easy rent collection
Fast maintenance intake
Reliable contractor coordination
Clear tenant messaging
AI help for repetitive questions

Complexity without adoption is just monthly subscription pain.

Where REI Today AI positions differently

REI Today AI is aimed at small landlords (1–100 units) and operator-investors:

Stripe-based online rent collection
Maintenance requests and tracking
Contractor marketplace
Built-in messaging
AI assistant for operational Q&A

This is not a claim of feature parity on every enterprise module—it is a claim of fit for a specific customer.

Pricing philosophy (without stale numbers)

Enterprise PM tools can carry minimums and bundles aligned to PM businesses. REI Today AI markets toward accessible entry for small operators—verify current numbers on pricing.

Honest guidance

If you manage dozens of third-party owners and need full owner accounting packages, evaluate mature PM suites seriously.
If you primarily manage your own rentals and want modern UX with AI and contractor matching, REI Today AI is built for that lane.

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