Question 1

What is the difference between SheltrIQ and DoorLoop?

Accepted Answer

DoorLoop is a full property-management suite: rent collection, full accounting, leasing, maintenance, tenant and owner portals — a paid platform aimed at managing a portfolio day to day. SheltrIQ is free, tax-first software focused on the positions landlords miss: AI classification to Schedule E, depreciation across 13 asset types, a cost segregation estimator, 1031 exchange deadline tracking, and REPS hour logging.

Question 2

Does DoorLoop handle rental property taxes?

Accepted Answer

DoorLoop includes full property-management accounting, which produces the books and reports you can hand to a CPA. It is not built around landlord-specific tax strategy — cost segregation, MACRS depreciation setup, 1031 deadlines, or real estate professional (REPS) hour tracking — which is SheltrIQ's focus.

Question 3

Is SheltrIQ cheaper than DoorLoop?

Accepted Answer

SheltrIQ has a free plan (up to 3 properties, no credit card) and paid tiers at $15/mo (Pro) and $29/mo (Business). DoorLoop is a paid property-management platform with plans priced for portfolio management. If you mainly need tax intelligence rather than a full management suite, SheltrIQ is the lower-cost path.

Question 4

Who is DoorLoop best for?

Accepted Answer

DoorLoop is a strong fit for property managers and larger portfolios that need full day-to-day management — leasing, maintenance workflows, owner reporting, and double-entry accounting in one place. Owners who want deep tax optimization and a free starting point often pair or replace it with SheltrIQ.

Feature	SheltrIQ	DoorLoop
Primary focus	Rental tax intelligence	Full property management
Price to start	Free (up to 3 properties)	Paid (management plans)
AI Expense Classification	Yes — auto-classifies to Schedule E lines	Manual/rule-based accounting
Schedule E Report	Full 19-line report with PDF export	General accounting reports
Depreciation Tracking	13 asset types, MACRS mid-month, auto-setup	Not a focus
Cost Segregation Estimator	Built-in calculator	No
1031 Exchange Tracker	45/180 day deadlines, gain deferral	No
REPS Hour Logger	750hr threshold, 14 activity types	No
Tax Health Score	5-check AI scoring with savings estimate	No
Full Accounting Ledger	Schedule E-oriented, not double-entry	Full double-entry accounting
Leasing & Maintenance Workflows	Tenant management + maintenance requests	End-to-end leasing + maintenance
Owner / Portfolio Reporting	Single-owner dashboards	Multi-owner portals + reporting
Rent Collection	Tracking + reminders	Built-in online rent payments

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