Frontdesk is the startup property management AI that lets new PMCs deliver Greystar-quality execution on a 50-door book — without the Greystar payroll.
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Voice, SMS, chat, email
Channels
Works with every property management system
Yardi
Voyager, Breeze, RentCafe, Chat IQ
RealPage
OneSite, Knock CRM, AI Revenue Mgmt
Entrata
Core, Leasing AI / ELI+
AppFolio
Property Manager, Realm-X
Buildium
SMB property mgmt + HOA
ResMan
Multifamily, affordable, LIHTC
The Problem
A 200-door book doesn't justify a dedicated leasing agent, maintenance coordinator, or call center — but you can't skip those functions.
Owners signing with a new PMC expect 24/7 coverage, fast maintenance, low bad debt — the same as Greystar.
PMC founders spend 60% of their day answering calls instead of building the business.
New PMCs can't afford the $50K+ infrastructure stack big operators run — call centers, marketing tech, owner portals.
How Frontdesk Works
Built for multifamily operators on Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, AppFolio, Buildium, ResMan — and every other major PMS.
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Inbound · Zillow Rentals lead
AI Transcript
“Hi! I’d love to tour the 2-bedroom at Maple Heights. Any availability this Saturday?”
Frontdesk AI
“Yes! The 2BR at Maple Heights is $2,450/mo with a Feb 1 move-in. Saturday 11am or 2pm works for tours. Shall I book one?”
Frontdesk gives new PMCs the same execution quality as Greystar — 24/7 coverage, full leasing + maintenance + delinquency + renewals — at 1/10 the cost.
Looking for a 2BR around $2,400, move-in mid-February. Do you allow pets?
We have a 2BR at $2,450/mo available Feb 15. Cats and dogs under 50 lbs welcome. What’s your move-in date?
Captured
Founders stop being the receptionist and start building the business — owner relations, RFPs, hiring, financial controls.
More capabilities
New PMCs pitch with measurable AI-powered execution — and win RFPs against operators 10x their size.
Start on AppFolio or Buildium, grow to Yardi Voyager or RealPage — Frontdesk grows with you without re-implementation.
Integrations
Frontdesk is PMS-agnostic and integrates bidirectionally with Yardi Voyager (7S and One), Yardi Breeze (and Breeze Premier), RentCafe CRM, RealPage OneSite (Leasing & Rents, Facilities, Affordable, Student), RealPage AI Revenue Management (AIRM / YieldStar), Knock CRM, Entrata Core, Entrata Leasing AI (ELI+), AppFolio Property Manager, AppFolio Realm-X copilot, AppFolio Investment Management, Buildium, ResMan, Rent Manager, MRI Software, DoorLoop, TenantCloud, RentVine, Funnel CRM, Property Meld, and ServiceFusion. Lead context, guest cards, work orders, payment notes, hardship flags, renewals, and tour bookings sync in real time — no manual data entry, no broken handoffs between systems.
Yardi
Voyager, Breeze, RentCafe, Chat IQ
RealPage
OneSite, Knock CRM, AI Revenue Mgmt
Entrata
Core, Leasing AI / ELI+
AppFolio
Property Manager, Realm-X
Buildium
SMB property mgmt + HOA
ResMan
Multifamily, affordable, LIHTC
Full integration coverage
Customer stories
Real property management and real estate operators using Frontdesk to handle thousands of calls per month — across leasing, maintenance, and resident support.
Who it's for
Founder phone freedom
Owner pitch differentiation
24/7 coverage without staff
Maintenance intake without coordinator
Delinquency outreach without team
Renewals without dedicated agent
Multi-PMS support for varied owner stacks
Scaling from 50 to 5,000 doors
The journey
Every step syncs to Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, AppFolio, Buildium, or ResMan in real time.
Step 1
Inbound voice calls, outbound AI voice, SMS, WhatsApp, web chat, email, ILS lead forms (Apartments.com, Zillow Rentals, Zumper, Rent.com, ApartmentList, HotPads, Realtor.com Rentals), and walk-in inquiries are answered instantly with portfolio-aware context — across multifamily apartment communities, build-to-rent (BTR), single-family rental (SFR), student housing, senior living, and affordable / LIHTC properties.
Step 2
Guest cards, work orders, renewals, payment notes, hardship flags, and tour bookings flow into Yardi Voyager 7S, Yardi Breeze, RentCafe, RealPage OneSite, Knock CRM, Entrata Core, AppFolio Realm-X, Buildium, ResMan, Rent Manager, MRI Software, DoorLoop, TenantCloud, and Funnel CRM in real time. Calendar sync with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, and PMS-native calendars. No double-entry.
Step 3
No-show recovery within 5 minutes, dormant-lead reactivation, 90/60/30/15-day renewal cadences, day-of-due rent reminders, tiered delinquency outreach, payment-plan negotiation, autopay enrollment, maintenance status updates, and Google review requests fire automatically — with the right cadence and channel per resident persona.
Step 4
Cross-property dashboards track speed-to-lead, tour-booked rate, tour-to-lease conversion, no-show rate, recovery rate, average maintenance SLA, emergency response time, renewal rate, delinquency reduction, payroll savings, and NOI impact — across every community. AI call scoring and QA flags replace mystery shopping.
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Multifamily AI hub
Frontdesk runs leasing, residents, renewals, and collections — and integrates with every property management system multifamily operators use.
What this page covers
Topics, integrations, channels, property types, and workflows covered by AI for Property Management Startups.
Starting a new property management company is brutal. The first 50-500 doors don't justify a call center, a maintenance coordinator, or a full leasing staff — but owners expect institutional-quality execution from day one. AI for new property management companies solves the chicken-and-egg problem. Frontdesk is the startup property management AI that gives new PMCs 24/7 voice + SMS, maintenance intake, delinquency outreach, and renewal management — execution that previously required 5-10 employees — on day one. Works across Yardi Breeze, AppFolio, Buildium, RentManager, and other PMSs popular with new managers, and scales seamlessly to Yardi Voyager, RealPage, and Entrata as you grow.
FAQ
Frontdesk integrates with Yardi Voyager, Yardi Breeze, RentCafe, RealPage OneSite, Knock CRM, Entrata, AppFolio, Buildium, ResMan, Rent Manager, and MRI Software. Here's what multifamily operators ask most.
Contact supportPricing is per property per month with startup-friendly tiers for sub-200-door PMCs. Most new PMCs see payback in 60-90 days from captured leads, eliminated call center costs, and founder time recovery.
Launch Frontdesk in minutes, capture more leads, and automate repetitive front-office workflows from day one.
