Rent Collection Automation

Automated Rent Collection That Actually Works

Stop chasing late payments manually. AutomatePM sends automated reminders, processes payments, and handles late notices—all on autopilot.

60%
fewer late payments
95%+
collection rate
12+ hrs
saved weekly
2 days
faster collection
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The Real Cost of Manual Rent Collection

Manual collection processes drain resources and damage your bottom line

Hours Chasing Late Payments

Staff spending 10-15 hours per week calling, emailing, and tracking down tenants for overdue rent

$2,400/month in labor costs

Inconsistent Cash Flow

Late payments creating unpredictable cash flow and making it harder to plan expenses and investments

15-30% of rent collected late

Tenant Relationship Strain

Uncomfortable conversations and inconsistent follow-up damaging tenant relationships

Lower retention rates

Manual Payment Tracking

Spreadsheets, sticky notes, and scattered systems making it impossible to see who's paid and who hasn't

Errors and missed collections

Automated Rent Collection Process

From reminder to collection, completely hands-free

1

Pre-Rent Reminder

Automatic reminder sent 5 days before rent is due

2

Payment Processing

Auto-process payments and update ledgers in real-time

3

Late Notice

Send late notices automatically on day 4 after due date

4

Escalation

Escalate to manager and initiate next steps at day 10

Your Automated Collection Timeline

Every touchpoint happens automatically, perfectly timed for maximum collection rates

Day -5

Friendly Reminder

First reminder sent via email and tenant portal

Email: 'Your rent is due in 5 days'
Portal notification posted
Payment link included
Day -1

Due Date Reminder

Final reminder before rent is due

SMS sent: 'Rent due tomorrow'
Email with payment instructions
Push notification if app installed
Day 0

Due Date

Rent is due - system monitors for payment

Payment processing active
Auto-apply payments to ledger
Receipt generation and delivery
Day 3

Grace Period Ending

Grace period concluding, prepare for late notice

Internal alert to property manager
Late fee staging
Late notice template prepared
Day 4

Late Notice

Formal late notice sent with late fees applied

Email late notice sent
SMS notification of late status
Late fee automatically applied
Day 10

Manager Escalation

Escalate to property manager for next steps

Manager receives full tenant history
Suggested actions based on history
Legal notice templates prepared

Accept Payments Every Way

Make it easy for tenants to pay with multiple convenient options

Credit/Debit Card

Automatically processed and reconciled

ACH/Bank Transfer

Automatically processed and reconciled

Mobile App

Automatically processed and reconciled

Check by Mail

Automatically processed and reconciled

Intelligent Collection Features

Advanced automation that improves collection rates and saves time

Multi-Channel Reminder System

Reach tenants through their preferred communication channels with perfectly timed reminders.

  • Email reminders 5 days before due date
  • SMS notifications on due date
  • Push notifications via tenant portal
  • Automated voice calls for past-due accounts

Smart Escalation Workflows

Automatic progression from gentle reminders to formal notices based on your policies.

  • Customizable escalation timelines
  • Graduated tone from friendly to formal
  • Automatic late fee application
  • Manager notification at critical thresholds

Payment Processing Integration

Seamlessly accept and process payments while keeping all systems in sync.

  • Multiple payment methods (ACH, card, portal)
  • Automatic receipt generation
  • Real-time ledger updates
  • Failed payment retry logic

Comprehensive Reporting

Always know exactly where you stand with real-time collection metrics.

  • Collection rate dashboards
  • Tenant payment history analysis
  • Delinquency trend tracking
  • Owner reporting automation

Real Collection Scenarios

See how automation handles common rent collection situations

1

Habitually Late Tenant

Problem:

Tenant pays rent 7-10 days late every month

Solution:

System sends reminders starting 5 days early, applies late fees automatically, and tracks payment patterns

Outcome:

Tenant starts paying on time after 2 months. Late fees decline 85%.

2

Forgot to Pay

Problem:

Good tenant simply forgot rent was due

Solution:

Automated reminder email 5 days prior includes payment link. Tenant pays immediately.

Outcome:

Payment received 3 days early. Positive tenant experience maintained.

3

Financial Hardship

Problem:

Tenant experiencing temporary financial difficulty

Solution:

System flags repeated late payments, notifies manager, enables payment plan setup

Outcome:

Payment plan established. Tenant maintains housing. Income continues.

Proven Collection Results

Measurable improvements in cash flow and efficiency

60%
Reduction in Late Payments

Consistent reminders drive on-time payment behavior

95%+
Collection Rate

Automated follow-up ensures fewer missed payments

12+ hrs
Saved Per Week

Eliminate manual reminder calls and tracking

2 days
Faster Collections

Average time to collect late payments reduced

Seamless Payment Integration

Works with your existing property management and payment systems

Yardi Voyager
Property Management
AppFolio
Property Management
Buildium
Property Management
RealPage
Property Management
Stripe
Payment Processing
PayPal
Payment Processing

Plus 100+ other payment processors and PM platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about automated rent collection

Start Collecting Rent on Autopilot

Reduce late payments by 60% and reclaim hours every week. Your automated rent collection system will be live in 30 days or you get your money back.

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