Introduction

Welcome to Relytical! This guide will walk you through adding your first rental property to your account. By the end, you’ll have your property fully configured and ready for tenant management.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • A Relytical account (free trial or paid subscription)
  • Your property address and details
  • Bank account information for rent deposits (optional for initial setup)

Step 1: Access the Property Dashboard

After logging in, you’ll land on your dashboard. Click the Add Property button in the top right corner, or navigate to Properties > Add New.

Step 2: Enter Property Details

Basic Information

Fill in the following required fields:

  1. Property Name - A friendly name for your reference (e.g., “Oak Street Duplex”)
  2. Property Type - Select from:
    • Single Family Home
    • Multi-Family (2-4 units)
    • Apartment Complex
    • Condo/Townhouse
    • Commercial
  3. Address - Full street address including unit numbers if applicable

Property Specifics

Add details about the property:

  • Number of units
  • Bedrooms and bathrooms per unit
  • Square footage
  • Year built
  • Amenities (parking, laundry, etc.)

Tip: The more details you add now, the easier it will be to create accurate listings later.

Step 3: Configure Units

If your property has multiple units, you’ll need to configure each one:

  1. Click Add Unit for each rental unit
  2. Enter the unit identifier (e.g., “Unit A” or “Apt 101”)
  3. Specify unit-specific details:
    • Bedrooms/bathrooms
    • Square footage
    • Monthly rent amount
    • Security deposit amount

Step 4: Set Up Financial Tracking

Rent Settings

For each unit, configure:

  • Monthly Rent: The base rent amount
  • Due Date: When rent is due each month (typically the 1st)
  • Grace Period: Days before late fees apply (check your state laws)
  • Late Fee: Amount or percentage for late payments

Bank Account (Optional)

Connect your bank account to receive rent payments:

  1. Go to Settings > Payment Accounts
  2. Click Add Bank Account
  3. Follow the secure verification process

Step 5: Upload Documents

Keep important documents organized by uploading:

  • Lease templates
  • Property photos
  • Insurance documents
  • Inspection reports
  • HOA documents (if applicable)

Navigate to the Documents tab and drag files to upload, or click Browse to select files.

Step 6: Add Existing Tenants (If Applicable)

If you’re transitioning from another system or have current tenants:

  1. Go to the Tenants tab
  2. Click Add Tenant
  3. Enter tenant information:
    • Name and contact details
    • Lease start and end dates
    • Rent amount
    • Security deposit held
  4. Upload their existing lease agreement

Step 7: Review and Activate

Before finalizing:

  1. Review all property details for accuracy
  2. Check that rent amounts and dates are correct
  3. Verify unit configurations
  4. Click Activate Property

What’s Next?

Now that your property is set up, you can:

  • List vacancies - Create professional listings for empty units
  • Screen applicants - Run background checks on potential tenants
  • Generate leases - Create state-compliant lease agreements
  • Collect rent - Set up online payments for tenants
  • Track maintenance - Log and manage repair requests

Common Questions

Can I edit property details later?

Yes! Navigate to the property and click Edit to update any information.

How do I handle multiple properties?

Simply repeat this process for each property. Your dashboard will show all properties in one view.

What if I make a mistake?

No worries - all changes are tracked, and most settings can be modified at any time. For help, contact our support team.

Conclusion

Congratulations! Your first property is now set up in Relytical. Explore the dashboard to familiarize yourself with all the features, and don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team if you have questions.

Continue to: Setting Up Online Rent Collection