Outgrown Avail? Here's Your Natural Next Step
STR · MTR · LTR — one platform, built by operators
Avail (by Realtor.com) is a solid free tool for self-managing landlords with a few long-term units. But when you hire help, start managing for other owners, add an Airbnb or furnished rental, or want automation instead of manual follow-ups — Rentology is what you graduate to.
You're ready to upgrade when...
- You've started managing properties for other owners — not just your own
- You have or want any Airbnb / short-term or furnished mid-term rentals
- You've hired (or are about to hire) help — Avail is built for one person
- You want owner statements, not just rent receipts
- You're spending hours each week on texts and emails that software should handle
What Avail Does Well
Avail's free tier covers the DIY landlord basics well: listing syndication, tenant screening, state-specific leases, and online rent collection. If you self-manage a handful of long-term units and want to stay there, Avail makes sense.
What Rentology Adds
| Feature | Rentology | Avail |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | $149/mo for up to 3 properties | Free tier / per-unit paid tier |
| Team / multi-user access Avail is single-user | ||
| STR / Airbnb support | ||
| Mid-term rental (MTR) support | ||
| Owner portal (managing others' properties) | ||
| AI inbox automation | ||
| Owner statements & 1099 reporting | ||
| Maintenance work orders + vendor dispatch | Basic tracking | |
| Listing syndication | ||
| Tenant Screening | ||
| E-sign leases | ||
| Rent collection / ACH |
The Graduation Path
Avail
1–4 units, DIY landlord
Upgrade trigger: Ready to add a team member, an STR, or a 5th unit
Rentology
5–15 properties, growing operator
Upgrade trigger: Managing for other owners or adding STR/MTR
Rentology at scale
16+ properties, PM company
Upgrade trigger: Full team, multi-owner, full automation
Frequently Asked Questions
Simple, Transparent Pricing
From $149/month — includes up to 3 properties, cheaper per property as you grow. Every feature, unlimited team members, no setup fee.
The tools Rentology replaces cost $475/month
$359/month
≈ $35.90 per property · unlimited team members
$116 a month back — $1,393 a year
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