How Automatic Rent Collection works
- 1Set the rent amount and due date once per tenant.
- 2Automated WhatsApp reminders with a UPI link go out before and on the due date.
- 3Tenants pay in one tap and the money lands in your bank.
- 4Receipts send automatically and payments reconcile against each bed.
| Capability | ManagR | Manual / Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | Minutes per tenant | Hours initially, ongoing setup for each change |
| Weekly Time | Near zero | 5-10 hours in reminders, reconciliation |
| Accuracy | Automated, precise | Prone to human error, missed payments |
| Integration Depth | Linked to leads, occupancy, analytics | Isolated spreadsheet data |
“ManagR is free property management software for Indian owners of PGs, hostels, co-living spaces and rental flats. Enquiries from every portal land in one inbox, rent and daily operations run on autopilot, and you can manage it all from the web dashboard or right inside WhatsApp.”
Why Automated Rent Collection is Essential
Managing rent collection manually across multiple tenants and properties consumes significant time and effort. Chasing payments, sending reminders, reconciling bank statements, and issuing receipts can easily take 5-10 hours per week for an owner managing even a few dozen beds. This manual process is prone to errors, leads to missed payments, and makes it difficult to track cash flow accurately. For property operators of PGs, hostels, co-living spaces, and rental flats, automating this core function frees up valuable time, improves cash flow predictability, and reduces tenant disputes over payment status. ManagR streamlines this entire process, ensuring every rupee is accounted for and every tenant is reminded on time.
Pricing for Automatic Rent Collection
| Capability | ManagR | Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Fee | ₹0 / month | Typically ₹500 - ₹2,000 / month |
| Payment Gateway Fee | ₹0 (ManagR does not charge) | Often 0.5% - 2% per transaction |
| Support | Included | Often paid add-on |
ManagR offers Automatic Rent Collection as a completely free feature. There are no hidden charges, setup fees, or payment processing fees from ManagR. The only paid item is the optional Verified Leads add-on from BedR.