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BuildiumRun Projects & Operations

STOA rating

7.1 / 10

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Pricing

From $55 a month

What it does

Property management software that helps landlords and property managers handle rent collection, maintenance requests, tenant screening, and accounting from a single dashboard.

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Strengths

All-in-one platform covering rent, maintenance, and accounting
Tenant and owner portals reduce back-and-forth communication
Built-in tenant screening with background and credit checks
Strong reporting tools for tracking income and expenses

Weaknesses

Pricing scales up quickly with more units, making it costly for growing portfolios
No free tier — you must pay to use it at all
Interface can feel dated and takes time to learn
Some advanced features like open API access are locked to higher-tier plans

Key features

Collect rent online and automate payment reminders to tenants
Track maintenance requests from submission to completion
Screen prospective tenants with credit, background, and eviction checks
Manage property accounting, expenses, and owner distributions
Give tenants and property owners their own self-service portals
Generate financial reports and prepare for tax season in one place

STOA verdict

Buildium is best for small landlords and property managers who want one place to handle rent, maintenance, and tenant records. The accounting tools and tenant portal are genuinely strong, saving you real time each month. The downside is that pricing starts at $55/month and gets expensive fast as your unit count grows, so it may feel like too much if you only manage a handful of properties.