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.

Virtual Wholesaling Checklist: Systems, Compliance, and Follow-Up

Virtual wholesaling works when your systems replace the hallway conversations of an in-person team. This checklist is designed to be executed, not bookmarked.

1) Market selection with an edge

Virtual does not mean “random.” Define:

Price band
Property types you can comp accurately
Disposition strength (buyer depth)

If you cannot comp remotely with confidence, you do not have a market—you have a gamble.

2) Local boots support (when required)

Some tasks still need human eyes:

Photos
Interior condition verification
Lockbox and access realities

Build a reliable local partner network before you scale marketing spend.

3) Acquisitions rhythm

Daily non-negotiables:

Lead follow-up
Appointment setting
Offer volume tied to real underwriting rules

Your CRM should enforce next actions—not optional notes.

4) Underwriting discipline

Create a standard worksheet:

ARV range
Repair assumptions
MAO formula
Seller situation constraints

Automation can populate data, but humans should own the decision.

5) Dispositions engine

Virtual wholesalers often lose on speed to buyer blasts and follow-ups.

Build:

Buyer tags (cash, finance, rental buyer)
Proof-of-funds workflows
Repeat buyer routing

6) Transaction coordination

Use checklists for title, escrow, and assignment paperwork. Missed details kill deals and reputation.

7) Compliance training

Train anyone customer-facing on scripts, opt-outs, and boundaries. This article is not legal advice—treat compliance as operational infrastructure.

8) Rental operations if you keep inventory

If you also hold rentals remotely, you need maintenance intake, vendor coordination, and rent systems that do not require you to be on-site for every issue.

REI Today AI is built for landlord operations: maintenance requests, messaging, contractor marketplace matching, and Stripe rent collection.

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If your virtual business includes owned rentals, start with REI Today AI and review pricing.