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Chimi RentalFrom tenant's first call to completed repairwe manage everything

In an ideal world, every tenant emails a clear description and every vendor shows up on time, with no surprises. Since that's not the world we live in, Chimi handles the back-and-forth for you.

Have you been there...

Sound familiar? You're not alone.

Incoming call · 3rd today
MT
Maria — Unit 3B
mobile · 7:42 PM

Mid family dinner. "Sorry everyone, I need to take this…"

Carlos · Plumber
Hello? Are you still coming?
It's been 4 hours. Tenant is still waiting!
Delivered · no reply

The late-vendor saga. Hours of silence. Tenant still waiting.

Tenant · Unit 2A
toilet not working pls fix
Clogged, leaking, or won't flush?
it's broken 😤

20 minutes just to figure out what's actually wrong.

Today · 4 unread
📞Missed call · Tenant 4C
💬SMS · "heater out again"
✉️Email · Re: dishwasher leak
🎙️Voicemail · 1:42

Four channels, one you. Who prefers what again?

Your trusted plumber
Carlos's Plumbing Co.
15 years · 200+ jobs together
📞 (520) 555-0142 · 📍 Tucson, AZ
"Always picks up. Fair pricing. Never had to follow up."
PM: Not in our network

Property managers want their own vendors. You built these relationships.

Tenant · Unit 1B
El agua del baño no para de salir
…?
厕所一直漏水!请快点!

Playing translator between people who can't understand each other.

What if there was a better way?Chimi Rental handles all of this automatically, 24/7.

Real impact

What teams achieve with Chimi Rental

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Hours saved / mo
0%
Maintenance on-time
0x
Faster response

Benefits loved by property teams

Purpose-built automation for modern operations

Maintenance Diagnosis & Triage

Takes tenant calls, pinpoints the real issue, and auto-creates the work order.

Rent collection & payments

Automated collection, reminders, and follow-ups — paid on time without chasing.

Vendor coordination

Match, dispatch, and keep contractors in sync automatically.

Multi-channel communication

Phone, SMS, chat, and email in place with automated follow-ups.

Integrations

Connect to your PMS and tools like Buildium and more.

Full control of the AI

Granular policies, approvals, and human-in-the-loop so you stay in charge.

Fraction of property manager costs

All benefits included. No long-term contracts.

Want to shape the future of Chimi Rental? Apply to our invite-only Founders Program for special pricing and a direct line to the team. Learn more
Self-manage
$0 upfront
But how much is your time worth?
Time cost estimate:
5 hours/month × $25/hour = $125/month
(We all know it's worth more than that)
  • You handle all tenant calls
  • You coordinate all repairs
  • You vet and manage contractors
  • 24/7 availability required
  • No vacation time
  • Stress and interruptions
GREAT VALUE
Chimi Rental
Flat rate pricing
$40/door/month
$40/month regardless of rent amount
No minimum units required
  • 24/7 AI-powered automation
  • Use your trusted vendors
  • Smart maintenance diagnosis & triage
  • Dedicated maintenance phone number
  • Multi-channel communication
  • Integrations with your existing tools
  • Admin controls & approvals
Traditional property manager
10% of rent
$200/month on $2,000 rent
  • Limited availability (business hours only)
  • Use their preferred vendors
  • Basic maintenance coordination
  • Monthly management fees
  • Additional charges for extras
  • Long-term contracts often required

ROI Calculator - See your savings

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$/hr

Monthly Cost Comparison

$500
Property Manager
10% of rent
$80
Chimi Rental
$40/door
$420
Self Manage
per month

Your ROI

Monthly Savings
$420
Annual Savings
$5,040
Annual ROI
525%

Time Value

Time Saved
10 hours/month
Time Value
$450/month
Annual Time Value
$5,400

What could you do with all that extra time?

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Free playbook

Not ready yet? Steal our procedures.

The actual operating procedures we use for our own rental business — prescreening, screening, maintenance triage, trouble tenants, and what to do when things go sideways. Free, always updated, comments welcome.

Rental Business Procedures

Built from real shit-hits-the-fan moments — applications gone wrong, vendors that ghost, tenants who stop paying, leaks at 2am. What to do, in order.

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