Landlord Software Comparison
HOACart.AI vs Stessafor Landlords
Stessa excels at investment tracking but lacks property management features. HOACart.AI provides the tenant-facing tools you need to actually run your rentals.
Different Tools for Different Jobs
Stessa
Built for real estate investors who want to track portfolio performance, expenses, and tax deductions.
- • Great for: Tracking ROI across properties
- • Great for: Schedule E tax preparation
- • Lacks: Tenant screening, leases, maintenance
HOACart.AI
Built for active landlords who need to manage tenants, collect rent, and handle day-to-day operations.
- • Great for: Screening, leases, rent collection
- • Great for: Tenant communication & maintenance
- • Also includes: Basic financial tracking
Full Feature Comparison
| Feature | HOACart.AI | Stessa |
|---|---|---|
| Price (1-4 units) | FREE first year | Free (Limited) |
| Primary Focus | Property Management | Accounting/Investing |
| Tenant Screening | ||
| Online Rent Collection | ||
| Lease Generation | 50 States | |
| QuickBooks Integration | ||
| Lease E-Signatures | ||
| Automated Rent Reminders | ||
| Late Fee Automation | ||
| Maintenance Tracking | ||
| Expense Tracking | ||
| Tax-Ready Reports | ||
| Tenant Communication | ||
| Document Storage | ||
| Portfolio Analytics | Basic | Advanced |
| Mortgage Tracking | Basic | Yes |
Can You Use Both?
Yes! Some landlords use HOACart.AI for day-to-day management (tenants, leases, rent) and Stessa for investment tracking (portfolio analysis, tax prep). Both integrate with QuickBooks, so your data can flow together.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose HOACart.AI if...
- You need to screen tenants
- You need state-specific leases
- You want tenant communication tools
- You need maintenance tracking
- You want automated late fees
Stick with Stessa if...
- • You only need expense tracking
- • Portfolio analytics are your priority
- • You handle leases manually/elsewhere
- • You're focused on investment returns
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