# Creating and Managing Properties

## Properties Overview

The **Properties** page displays all your rental properties in a searchable table format, showing:

* Property type (indicated by building or house icons)
* Property nickname
* Full address
* City, State, and ZIP code

You can search properties by name or address using the search bar in the top right.

### Creating a New Property

#### Step 1: Start Property Creation

1. From your **Properties** dashboard, click **"Add New Property"** in the top right corner
2. The "Add new property" dialog will open

#### Step 2: Enter Property Address

1. In the **Address** field, search for your property address
2. The system will help autocomplete the address to ensure accuracy
3. This address determines the Regulatory Regions that apply to your property

#### Step 3: Select Property Type

Choose between two property types:

* **Single Family**: Houses, condos, or standalone rental units
* **Multi Family**: Apartment buildings, duplexes, or properties with multiple rentable units

**Important:** This selection affects how you can configure units and manage listings for the property.

#### Step 4: Add Property Nickname

1. Enter a **Nickname** for easy identification in your dashboard
2. This is the display name you'll see throughout the platform
3. Choose something descriptive and memorable (e.g., "Downtown Duplex", "Meadowbrook Apartments")

#### Step 5: Save Property

Click **"Save"** to create your property. You'll be taken to the Property Details page.

### Property Details Page

After creating a property, you'll see the **Property Details** page which includes:

#### Property Information

* **Property Address**: Full address with "Actively Managed" status indicator
* **Regulatory Regions**: Automatically assigned based on location (e.g., "The city of Phoenix", "The State of Arizona", "United States")

#### Management Features

* **Edit Property**: Modify property Nickname and Management Status
* **Units Management**: Add and manage individual units (Multi Family properties)
* **Floorplans**: Create and assign floorplan templates
* **Delete Property**: Remove property from your account

### Managing Multi Family Properties

#### Adding Units

Multi Family properties can have multiple rentable units:

1. In the **Units** section, click **"Add New Unit"**
2. Complete the unit details:
   * **Unit Number**: Identifier for the unit (e.g., "101", "A")
   * **Bedrooms**: Number of bedrooms
   * **Bathrooms**: Number of bathrooms
   * **Square Feet**: Unit size
   * **Floorplan**: Select from available floorplans (optional)
3. Click **"Save"** to add the unit

#### Managing Existing Units

* **Edit Units**: Click the "Edit" button next to any unit to modify its details
* **Search Units**: Use the search bar to find specific units by number
* **Unit Display**: View unit number, beds, baths, square feet, and assigned floorplan

### Creating and Managing Floorplans

Floorplans are templates that define unit specifications and can be reused across multiple units.

#### Adding New Floorplans

1. In the **Floorplans** section, click **"Add New Floorplan"**
2. Complete the floorplan details:
   * **Name**: Descriptive name for the floorplan (e.g., "2BR Garden Style", "Studio Loft")
   * **Bedrooms**: Number of bedrooms
   * **Bathrooms**: Number of bathrooms
   * **Minimum Rent Price**: Lowest rent for this floorplan type
   * **Maximum Rent Price**: Highest rent for this floorplan type
   * **Minimum Square Feet**: Smallest size for this floorplan
   * **Maximum Square Feet**: Largest size for this floorplan
3. Click **"Save"** to create the floorplan

#### Using Floorplans

* **Assign to Units**: When adding or editing units, select a floorplan from the dropdown

### Editing Property Details

#### How to Edit

1. From the Property Details page, click **"Edit"** in the top right
2. The Property Details dialog will open

#### Editable Fields

* **Nickname**: Change the display name for your property
* **Management Status**: Choose between:
  * **Actively Managed**: Property is currently under management
  * **No Longer Managed**: Property is no longer being managed

#### Address Changes

If you need to update the property address:

1. The system will show a notice: "Need to update the property address?"
2. Contact Rentzap support at [**team@rentzap.com**](mailto:team@rentzap.com) with the new address
3. The team will update the address and ensure it's assigned to the correct regulatory region

**Note:** Address changes must be handled by support to maintain regulatory compliance.

### Regulatory Compliance

#### Automatic Region Assignment

Properties are automatically assigned to Regulatory Regions based on their address:

* **Local**: City or municipal regulations
* **State**: State-level rental laws
* **Federal**: National fair housing and rental regulations

#### Compliance Benefits

* **Automated Screening**: Criteria automatically adjust for local laws
* **Legal Protection**: Ensures screening processes remain compliant
* **Updates**: Regulations are updated automatically as laws change

### Deleting Properties

#### When to Delete

* Property is permanently removed from your portfolio
* No longer need the property in your Rentzap account
* **Warning**: This action cannot be undone

#### How to Delete

1. Navigate to the Property Details page
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page
3. Click **"Delete Property"**
4. Confirm the deletion

**Important**: Ensure no active listings are associated with the property before deletion.


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