FAQ
Questions, answered
Everything landlords and property managers ask before getting started.
Getting started
Is there really a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1 property, 1 tenant, and 3 one-time AI scans, with no credit card required. It is a real working account, not a trial that expires.
How long does setup take?
Most landlords are up and running in under 10 minutes: add your property, add your tenant, set the payment terms, and you are tracking rent.
Do I need to be technical?
No. PropPilot is built for self-managing landlords, not accountants or IT people. There is also an AI support assistant built into the app that can answer questions about your own account any time.
Rent and payments
How do tenants pay rent?
On paid plans you can connect Stripe to accept online payments from tenants through their portal. On any plan, including Free, you can log rent received by bank transfer or cash and keep a complete ledger.
Does PropPilot hold my rent money?
No. Online payments flow through Stripe to your own connected bank account. PropPilot never holds your funds.
What happens when rent is late?
Overdue rent is flagged automatically on your dashboard, and you can configure optional late fees per tenancy.
AI features
What are AI scans?
AI scans are the credits used when you generate documents and use other AI features. The Free plan includes 3 one-time scans, and paid plans include a monthly allowance from 10 up to 400 depending on the plan.
Can I use AI-generated documents straight away?
AI-generated documents are drafts for your review. You review and edit them, then clear them for use before they can be signed. They are a starting point, not legal advice.
Documents and signing
Can tenants sign documents electronically?
Yes. Documents support multi-party electronic signing, including co-tenants, guarantors, and witnesses, with signing order handled automatically. Everyone receives the sealed copy when signing completes.
Plans and billing
Can I change plans later?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade at any time from your account settings.
Is there a discount for paying annually?
Yes. Annual billing gives you 12 months for the price of 10.
How do I cancel?
You can cancel any time from your account settings. See the Refund and Billing Policy for the details.
How much does a property manager cost compared to PropPilot?
Australian property managers commonly charge between 5% and 12% of rent plus letting fees. Our savings calculator lets you compare that against a PropPilot plan for your portfolio.
Property managers and tenants
I am a property manager. Can I use PropPilot?
Yes. Property managers get a dedicated workspace that aggregates every property they manage across multiple landlord accounts. Each landlord controls what their PM can see and do.
Do my tenants have to pay for anything?
No. The tenant portal is free for tenants.
Trust and security
Where is my data stored and how is it protected?
PropPilot runs on Google Cloud infrastructure with encryption in transit and at rest. See our Security page and the Security and Data Breach Policy for the full picture.
Is PropPilot a property manager or a legal service?
No. PropPilot is self-serve rental administration software. It does not provide legal, tax, financial, or property management services, and AI outputs are drafts for your review only.