How does Doorstead work?
Doorstead is a national property management and tenant placement company that combines owner control with data-driven execution. Our formula: faster placement + better tenants = higher, more reliable income. You approve pricing, tenant selection, and major decisions. We handle the rigorous screening, operations, and everything in between. The result: maximum rental income, minimum vacancy costs, zero loss of control—all for industry-low prices.
What services does Doorstead offer?
Doorstead provides two core services designed to meet different property management needs:
- Place: A one-time tenant placement service for self-managing homeowners who want professional help finding qualified tenants, then prefer to manage the property themselves.
- Manage: Affordable, full-service property management where homeowners maintain control over key decisions while we handle day-to-day operations, tenant relations, and property maintenance.
Place: Professional Tenant Placement Services
Fast Marketing & Tenant Placement
Our Autopilot Engine finds qualified tenants in a median of 27 days—57% faster than properties that don't follow our pricing recommendations. Every listing includes free professional photography, automatic syndication across major rental platforms, and professional real estate agent guided tours to maximize visibility. Find out more here. Learn how our tenant placement process works →
Industry-Leading Tenant Screening
Our proprietary screening process includes identity verification, comprehensive credit checks, income verification, and thorough background checks. This rigorous approach results in just a 1% delinquency rate—significantly lower than the property management industry average. See our complete tenant screening criteria →
Manage: Full-Service Property Management
Includes everything in Place, plus:
Proactive Eviction Prevention
We maintain a 0.36% eviction rate through early intervention and close tenant communication. When payment issues arise, our team works to resolve them before they escalate to eviction proceedings. Read about our eviction prevention strategy →
Complete Maintenance Management & 24/7 Emergency Support
We handle an average of 63+ tenant interactions per property annually—from routine maintenance requests to emergency repairs—saving you 100+ hours per year. Our 24/7 dispatch system ensures urgent issues are addressed immediately. Explore how we handle property maintenance →
Lease Renewals with Strong Rent Growth
Through proactive relationship management and compliant renewal processes, we achieve over 70% annual tenant retention while securing average rent increases of 6.5%-7.5%. Long-term tenants mean fewer vacancy periods and lower turnover costs. Discover our lease renewal approach →
Efficient Turnover & Move-Out Coordination
We manage the complete turnover process, from move-out inspections and security deposit reconciliation to rent-ready preparation, ensuring legal compliance and minimizing vacancy time between tenants. Learn about our turnover process →
How Doorstead's Technology Creates Efficiency
Our proprietary technology platform was built on the foundation of our former Rent Guarantee offering, where less than 2% of owners ever needed to use the guarantee because our systems were so effective. Today, we offer the same proven technology at more accessible pricing:
- Automated Pricing: Our pricing algorithm analyzes over 11 million rental market data points to recommend optimal listing prices that attract tenants 57% faster than industry averages. Owners have final control over whether they’d want to accept our pricing or not.
- Comprehensive Tenant Screening: We use identity verification, fraud protection, and thorough background checks to screen prospective tenants and protect your property.
- Owner Portal: Transparent dashboard where you can track every aspect of your property's leasing journey and financial performance.
- Maintenance Management: Streamlined coordination with our vetted vendor network ensures maintenance issues are typically resolved within 24-48 hours.
What to Expect When Working with Doorstead
- We Handle the Heavy Lifting: Property management is time-consuming and complex. We take care of the most challenging tasks including listing your property, conducting showings, screening tenants, creating leases, collecting rent, and managing maintenance requests.
- You Stay in Control: You maintain decision-making authority over the aspects that matter most to you. Set your listing price, approve your property description, review qualified applicants, select your tenant, and communicate directly with renters when needed.
- Seamless Digital Experience: All property onboarding and management happens through your dedicated owner portal. Our team captures professional, high-definition listing photos and drafts your listing for approval. Licensed real estate agents conduct open houses and showings. You receive detailed leasing data, pricing recommendations, and complete background checks on all qualified applicants to help you select the ideal tenant.
What Sets Doorstead Apart
- Find Quality Tenants Fast: Our combination of professional marketing, strategic pricing, and rigorous screening means you spend less time vacant and get better tenants. Properties following our guidance lease 57% faster, and our screening process delivers a 1% delinquency rate.
- Competitive 5% Management Fee: Our full-service property management costs just 5% of monthly rent, significantly lower than the industry average of 8-10%, so you keep more rental income while still getting professional management
- Licensed Real Estate Agents: Our network of trusted, licensed agents conducts all property showings, ensuring professional representation and property security.
- Complete Transparency: Track every aspect of your property through our owner dashboard, so you're never left wondering what's happening.
- Owner Control: You retain final approval over tenant selection, listing details, significant repairs, and pricing changes. We provide expert recommendations and handle execution, but you stay in control of your investment.
See how we compare: Read our detailed competitor analysis comparing Doorstead to other property management companies.
Hear from property owners: Vikas, Jonie, Ideshia, and more customer success stories.
How do I get started with Doorstead?
- Get Your Free Rental Analysis: Submit your property address to receive a detailed rent estimate based on current market data and comparable properties in your area. Our analysis gives you a clear picture of your property's rental potential—no commitment required.
- Choose Your Service and Sign Your Agreement: Review your customized service agreement and select the option that fits your needs. Start with Place to find quality renters, or opt for Manage for complete hands-off ownership. You can always upgrade to full management later as your needs evolve.
- Complete Your Property Profile: Provide details about your property through our simple online form. We'll use this information to create a compelling listing that attracts qualified tenants and showcases your property's best features.
- Relax While We Handle the Rest: Once your property is listed, our team takes over. We'll market your property, screen applicants, and keep you updated every step of the way through our owner portal. You focus on your life—we'll focus on filling your property with the right tenant.
How does Doorstead operate?
Our Core Values
- Tech Operations: We relentlessly pursue excellence in technology, creating cutting-edge products that bridge the physical and digital worlds of property management.
- Data Systems: Two-way data systems allow us to streamline processes, reduce overhead, and deliver products that are faster, more affordable, and higher quality.
- First Principles Thinking: We start from scratch on every project to develop truly innovative solutions that provide unique value to our customers.
- Consistent Quality: Excellence is our priority. We maintain rigorous internal processes and encourage continuous learning and growth across our team.
- Service Guarantee: We believe service guarantees transform the property management industry by creating win-win scenarios where tenants receive rent-ready properties quickly and homeowners generate rent reliably.
- Hustle: As a startup, we constantly push forward with resourcefulness, flexibility, and creativity to overcome any challenges.
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