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The challenge

Tenants don't just need a lease. They need ongoing management.

  • Late rentchasing payments and handling awkward conversations.
  • Maintenance coordinationfinding vendors and being on-call for emergencies.
  • Tenant communicationendless messages and after-hours requests.
  • Renewals and turnoverrent increases, lease renewals, and move-out coordination.

We run your rental end-to-end so you earn income without being on-call.

Benefits

Outcomes that matter

Full-service management without giving up control.

On-time rent, without chasing

We collect rent and send you owner payouts on a regular schedule.

Maintenance handled, with approval control

We coordinate repairs and vendors; you approve work over your threshold.

Fewer tenant headaches

We handle day-to-day communication and issues so you don't have to.

Better retention + smarter renewals

We manage renewals and rent increases with data and local compliance in mind.

Fair fee structure

Transparent monthly fee and placement fee — no hidden costs.

One team, one dashboard

Leasing and management in one place. See everything without switching tools.

How it works

How it works

Three steps to hands-off management.

1

Get your rent estimate

Share your property details and we'll generate a market report and management quote.

2

We handle the leasing process

We market your listing, run agent-led tours, screen applicants, and get a lease signed.

3

We manage and send you the rent payments

We collect rent, coordinate maintenance, handle tenant communication, and send you owner payouts on a regular schedule.

Only need help with leasing? Start with tenant placement only.

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Feature details

Feature details

Everything in Place, plus ongoing management.

Marketing & syndication

Your listing, everywhere it matters

More visibility means more qualified leads and fewer days vacant.

Pricing guidance

Rent with confidence

Right pricing speeds up leasing and protects your income.

Tenant leads & scheduling

One place for leads and showings

You stay in the loop without managing every call and email.

Agent-led tours

Tours led by professionals

Safety and professionalism without you having to be on-site.

Applications & screening

Screening you can trust

Better tenants and reduced legal risk.

Leasing & signing

Lease signing and deposit transfer

Move-in ready without last-minute paperwork stress.

Rent collection & payouts

Rent in, payouts out

Predictable income without chasing payments or reconciling spreadsheets.

Maintenance & repairs

Maintenance handled, you stay in control

No more 3 a.m. calls — we handle the logistics and keep you informed.

Compare

DIY vs Doorstead Manage

See what full-service management looks like.

DIYDoorstead Manage
Listing syndication
Agent-led tours
Screening & lease signing
Rent collection
Maintenance coordination
Tenant support
Renewals & rent increases
Owner approval on key decisions
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

One monthly fee plus a placement fee when we fill a vacancy.

Doorstead Manage

Full-service management with a fair, predictable fee.

One time leasing fee of 50% one month's rent

5% monthly management fee

Included:

  • Rental Pricing guidance
  • Professional photography ($300 value)
  • Listing marketing and syndication
  • Tenant tour scheduling
  • Agent-led tours
  • Unlimited tenant applications
  • Credit and collections checks
  • Income verification
  • Criminal background checks
  • Identity verification
  • Lease preparation and compliance
  • Digital lease signing
  • Rent collection & owner payouts
  • Security deposit holding
  • Maintenance coordination
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Tenant communication
  • Lease renewals & rent increase guidance
  • Owner dashboard

Who it’s for

Owners who want hands-off management but still want to approve major decisions, tenants, and large repairs. One team for the full lifecycle of your rental.

Trust

Trust & risk reducers

We're built to reduce your risk and keep you in control.

No long-term lock-in

Owner approval on key decisions

Fair housing compliant

Responsive support

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Doorstead Manage.

Hands-off management. More time back.

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CA: DRE# 02089344

WA: License# 21034868

FL: License# CQ1070582

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