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🚀 Getting Started

Getting Started as a
Property Manager

Set up your My Rental Spot account, add your first property, connect your bank, and start collecting rent — all in under 30 minutes.

Get Up & Running

Follow these steps to set up your property management account and start managing rentals.

1

Create Your Account

Visit myrentalspot.com and click "Get Started Free". Enter your name, email, and password. Select "Property Manager" as your account type.

2

Complete Your Profile

Add your company name, phone number, and profile photo. Enter business details in Settings → Company Settings.

3

Add Your First Property

Click "Add Property" from your dashboard. Enter address, type (single-family, multi-unit, etc.), and number of units. Add photos and amenities.

4

Set Up Units & Rent Amounts

Add individual units with bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, and rent amount. This is where you'll assign tenants and track leases.

5

Connect Your Bank Account

Go to Settings → Banks & Cards and connect via Stripe Connect to receive rent payments directly. Verification takes 1–2 business days.

6

Configure Rent Collection

Set up due dates, accepted payment methods (ACH, credit/debit), and optionally configure late fees and grace periods.

7

Add Your First Tenant

Go to Residents & Leases → Add Resident. Create a lease using our 50-state templates. Your tenant receives an invitation to join.

Your Onboarding Experience

After your first login, a setup wizard guides you through each step.

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Let's Get You Started!
Complete these steps to start managing your properties
Step 1 of 6
Account & Profile Setup
Full Name
John Martinez
Company Name
Martinez Property Group
Phone
(216) 555-0142
Email
john@martinezpg.com
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Onboarding wizard — Step 1: Account & Profile Setup
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Property Manager Dashboard
Welcome back, John! Here's your overview.
+ Add Property
🏠Properties
12
4 multi-unit · 8 single
👥Tenants
34
32 active · 2 pending
💰Revenue
$42,800
This month · 94% collected
🔧Maintenance
3
Open requests
Recent Activity
💵Rent received — Sarah Martinez · $1,850Paid
🔧New maintenance request — Unit 4B · Leaking faucetOpen
📋Lease signed — Michael Torres · 456 Oak AveComplete
Property Manager Dashboard — after onboarding is complete

Your Setup Checklist

Essential items are required; recommended items help you get the most from the platform.

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Essential Setup

  • Create your account — Register and verify your email address.
  • Add your first property — Enter address, type, and number of units.
  • Upload property photos — At least 5 photos per property.
  • Connect your bank account — Link via Stripe Connect for payouts.
  • Add current tenants — Import or manually add residents.
  • Configure rent collection — Set amounts, due dates, payment methods.
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Recommended

  • Set up late fee rules — Grace periods and auto-apply.
  • Add maintenance vendors — Faster work order assignment.
  • Configure notifications — Email, SMS, or push alerts.
  • Explore financial reports — Income and expense tracking.
  • Customize lease templates — State-specific templates.

Get the Most Out of My Rental Spot

Tips from experienced property managers.

Enable AutoPay

Encourage tenants to set up AutoPay. Dramatically reduces late payments and saves time.

See AutoPay Feature →
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Use Lease Templates

50-state compliant templates save hours. Customize once, reuse for every tenant.

See Digital Leases Feature →
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Payment Reminders

Automatic reminders go out before, on, and after the due date.

See Rent Collection Feature →
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Mobile App

Manage on the go. Approve requests, view payments, message tenants.

See Mobile App Feature →

Common Questions

Answers for new property managers.

Yes! No monthly fees or hidden charges. Unlimited properties, tenants, and team members.
Most PMs are set up within 20–30 minutes. Bank verification via Stripe takes 1–2 business days.
Yes. Add manually or contact support for bulk import from another platform.
ACH bank transfer, credit card, or debit card. You choose which to accept.
Yes. Settings → User Management. Assign roles and permissions per person.
When you create their lease, they receive an email invitation to join and can then pay rent, submit requests, and access documents.

Ready to Start Managing?

Create your free account and add your first property in under 5 minutes.

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