Belong is a residential network that integrates property management and home improvement services through a mobile app, enabling homeowners to manage their rental properties effortlessly while ensuring residents receive exceptional care. The platform eliminates the traditional landlord-tenant dynamic, providing a seamless experience that includes thorough resident vetting, maintenance management, and financial transparency.
Funding
$135M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Managing rental properties can be a hassle for homeowners, involving time-consuming tasks such as resident vetting, maintenance, and rent collection. Traditional landlord-tenant relationships often lead to friction and a lack of transparency, creating stress for both parties.
Solution
Belong offers a residential network that streamlines property management and enhances the renting experience for both homeowners and residents. Through a mobile app, homeowners can effortlessly manage their rental properties, while residents receive exceptional care and support. The platform eliminates the traditional landlord-tenant dynamic by providing services such as thorough resident screening, proactive and reactive maintenance management, guaranteed rental payments, and transparent financial reporting. Belong aims to create a seamless and positive experience for everyone involved in the rental process.
Target Audience
Belong targets homeowners looking for hassle-free property management and residents seeking a positive and reliable renting experience.
Features
- Mobile app for managing rent, requesting maintenance, and communicating with the Belong team
- Professional marketing and showcasing of homes with photography and virtual tours
- Distribution of listings on multiple websites, including Zillow, Apartments.com, and Craigslist
- Thorough resident vetting process with background and credit checks
- Guaranteed rental payments to homeowners, regardless of whether the resident pays
- Management of resident relationships, including rent collection and home visits
- 24/7 emergency maintenance service
- Cash flow management products to finance maintenance expenses