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Everything you need to know about using DoorLedgers

Quick Start Guide

Welcome to DoorLedgers

DoorLedgers is a comprehensive property management solution designed by landlords, for landlords. This guide will help you get started quickly.

What You Can Do with DoorLedgers

  • Manage Properties – Track buildings, units, and all property details in one place
  • Handle Tenants – Maintain tenant information, contact details, and lease agreements
  • Collect Rent – Accept payments via credit card, bank transfer (ACH), or P2P methods like Venmo and Zelle
  • Track Expenses – Log and categorize all property-related expenses
  • Process Repair Requests – Let tenants submit maintenance requests and track their resolution
  • Generate Reports – View income, expenses, and profit reports for tax time

Getting Started Steps

  1. Create Your Account – Visit app.doorledgers.com/users/register to sign up. You can use your email or sign in with Google.
  2. Add Your First Building – From the dashboard, click “Add Building” to enter your property’s information including address and description.
  3. Create Units – Within each building, add individual units (apartments, condos, houses) with their details like rent amount and bedrooms.
  4. Add Tenants – Enter your tenant information including contact details and emergency contacts.
  5. Set Up Leases – Create lease agreements linking tenants to units with start dates, end dates, and rent amounts.
  6. Configure Payments – Set up Stripe Connect to start accepting online rent payments from your tenants.
Tip: Start with just one property to get familiar with the system, then add more as you get comfortable.

Next Steps

Once you have the basics set up, explore these features: