Baselane
Real estate investors who primarily need banking, bookkeeping, and financial management integrated with rent collection
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose Baselane
Real estate investors who primarily need banking, bookkeeping, and financial management integrated with rent collection
Baselane occupies a unique niche as a banking-first platform for landlords. If your biggest pain point is financial management, account separation, and tax prep, Baselane is unmatched. But it is not a standalone PM solution — you will likely need to pair it with another tool for screening, listings, and maintenance.
Strengths
- Only PM tool with integrated banking — FDIC-insured accounts, debit cards, and up to 2.63% APY on deposits
- Property-level sub-accounts for clean financial separation of security deposits and operating funds
- AI-powered transaction tagging and receipt matching with automated Schedule E tax reports
- Free Core plan includes unlimited checking/savings accounts, rent collection, and expense tracking
Limitations
- Not a full PM platform — no tenant screening, maintenance tracking, or listing syndication
- No native mobile app as of early 2026 — browser-only access
- Learning curve for the banking and financial features; some difficulty reaching support
When to Choose Avail
First-time DIY landlords with fewer than 10 units who value simplicity and Realtor.com listing syndication
Avail is a solid, beginner-friendly platform with a generous free tier and strong listing reach via the Realtor.com ecosystem. However, the per-unit pricing model makes it progressively less economical as your portfolio grows, and the lack of a mobile app is a notable gap.
Strengths
- Backed by Realtor.com with automatic listing syndication to 20+ rental sites
- Strong free plan with state-specific lease templates, Autopay, and rent collection
- Clean, simple interface designed for first-time DIY landlords
- Tenant screening with TransUnion credit, background, and eviction reports
Limitations
- Per-unit pricing ($9/unit/month) gets expensive as portfolios grow — 10 units is $90/month
- No dedicated mobile app — web-only access frustrates landlords managing on the go
- Inconsistent customer support quality with limited response channels
