What is Stessa?
Stessa is modern asset management software designed specifically for owners of residential income property. With Stessa, you can:
Set up your first property in minutes
Automate income and expense tracking
Generate instant reports for tax season
Monitor real-time performance metrics
Manage vacancies with our applications, screening & leases.
Manage tenancy and automate rent collection
Who is Stessa Designed For?
New investors with a single-family rental
Experienced landlords managing multi-family properties across multiple states
Tax Reports: Generate Schedule E and other necessary filings
What Does Stessa Look Like?
Stessa provides visual, data-driven insights to help you track and improve performance. Track valuations, income, expenses, and cash flow trends across your portfolios.
Sample Dashboards:
Sample Income Statement
Sample Net Cash Flow
Is Stessa Property Management Software?
No. Stessa is an asset management software. There’s a subtle but important difference between managing a property and managing an investment. Stessa focuses on financials and performance.
That said, many rental property owners use Stessa to handle tasks that reduce reliance on traditional property managers, such as:
Rent collection
Income and expense tracking
Property listing
Automated reporting and bookkeeping
Applications & screening
If your PM uses AppFolio or Propertyware, Stessa can even pull in transactions automatically.
How is Stessa Different from QuickBooks?
| Stessa | QuickBooks |
Designed for Real Estate | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (generic business accounting) |
Setup Time | ⏱️ Under 15 mins | ⏱️ Hours/days to customize |
Built-in Real Estate Reports | ✅ Yes | ❌ Requires customization |
Schedule E and 8825 Ready | ✅ Yes | ❌ Manual setup required |
Cost | ✅ Free plan available | ❌ Paid only |
Can I Use Stessa for Rent Collection and Tenant Screening?
Yes! Stessa offers:
Online Rent Collection via ACH, Credit Cards or Debit Cards (no fees for landlords!)
Automated payment reminders and ledgers
Tenant Screening: Includes credit reports, background checks and income verification
Learn more about Stessa Rent Collection.
Can I Use Stessa for Commercial Properties?
Stessa is purpose-built for residential income properties, including:
Single-family rentals
Duplexes
Small apartment buildings
You can set up simple commercial properties if there's a valid U.S. address match, but we don’t offer support for:
Office, industrial, or specialty use
Complicated lease structures
Pass-through operating expenses
Is Stessa Available Outside the U.S.?
No. Stessa is currently available only for U.S. based residential income property owners.
How Long Does Setup Take?
Most users can fully set up their first property in 5–10 minutes.
You’ll need:
Property address
Rent roll
Mortgage info (if applicable)
Does Stessa Work for Large Portfolios?
Yes! Stessa supports unlimited properties and portfolios.
Assign access by user or portfolio
Track performance at property or portfolio level
Run individual and consolidated reports
How Secure Is My Data?
Stessa uses industry-standard encryption and secure bank integration via Yodlee/Envestnet:
Your credentials are never seen or stored by Stessa
Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
Only one-way data connections (Stessa can't move or change your money)
Learn more in our Privacy Statement.
How Much Does Stessa Cost?
Plan | Monthly Price (billed annually) | Features |
Essentials | Free | Core features, unlimited properties |
Manage | $12/month | Lease templates, eSigning, tax tools |
Pro | $28/month | All features + priority support, higher APY, advanced reporting |
Explore Stessa Pricing options.
How Do I Get Started?
Visit this secure link to set up your first property:
https://app.stessa.com
Stessa is a financial technology company and is not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC Insurance available for funds on deposit through Thread Bank, Member FDIC. FDIC deposit insurance covers the failure of an insured bank. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through deposit insurance coverage to apply.
Your deposits qualify for up to $3,000,000 in FDIC insurance coverage when placed at program banks in the Thread Bank deposit sweep program. Your deposits at each program bank become eligible for FDIC insurance up to $250,000, inclusive of any other deposits you may already hold at the bank in the same ownership capacity. You can access the terms and conditions of the sweep program at https://thread.bank/sweep-disclosure/ and a list of program banks at https://thread.bank/program-banks/. Please contact customerservice@thread.bank with questions on the sweep program. Pass-through insurance coverage is subject to conditions.
Essentials is a free plan and Pro is a premium plan. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 2.16% and Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 2.14% on deposit accounts for Essentials/Manage users; and Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 3.73% and Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 3.67% for Pro users is accurate as of September 18, 2025. APY for the account may change at any time, before or after the account is opened. No minimum balance or opening deposit required. Fees could reduce earnings on the account.Account holders can earn 1.10% cash back on debit card purchases. Cash back earned each month will be credited to your account by the next month's statement cycle. ATM transactions, the purchase of money orders or cash equivalents, loan payments and account funding made with your debit card are not eligible for cash back rewards. No minimum opening deposit and no minimum balance requirements. *Terms and eligibility requirements apply.