No software. No contracts.
Portico is a Telegram bot that handles tenant screening and maintenance requests for landlords with a handful of units. Text it like you'd text a property manager — except it costs a fraction of the price.
Sound familiar?
You're paying $45+ per applicant on sites that feel like they were built in 2005. Half the time you're not sure what's even in the report.
A tenant texts you about a leaky faucet. You mean to call a plumber. Three weeks later you find the text buried under a group chat.
$100+/mo platforms are built for 50-unit complexes. You have three doors and a day job. You need something simple that actually fits how you work.
How it works
Portico lives in Telegram. No app to download, no dashboard to learn, no password to remember. Just open a chat.
Send the applicant's name and email. Portico orders a full credit, criminal, and eviction check and delivers the results right in the chat. $35 per report.
Your tenant messages Portico, describes the issue, and uploads a photo. Portico creates a ticket, matches a contractor, and keeps you updated — no phone tag required.
Every screening and repair is logged automatically. When tax season comes, export a clean report instead of digging through bank statements.
Nothing happens without your approval. You approve contractors, review reports, and set budgets — all from the same chat thread.
Early access
We're a small team of property owners who got tired of overpaying for tools we barely used. Portico is the thing we wished existed.
“I screened three applicants from my couch in about ten minutes. Didn't even open a laptop.”
— Early beta user, 3-unit landlord
“My tenants actually report issues now instead of just letting things get worse. The bot makes it easy for them.”
— Early beta user, duplex owner
“I was paying $30/mo for software I opened once a month. This just lives in the same app I already use every day.”
— Early beta user, 4-unit landlord
Simple pricing
One-time, per applicant. No subscription needed.
Everything you need to manage your units. Cancel anytime.
Open Telegram, message Portico, and run your first tenant screening in under five minutes. No signup form. No credit card upfront.
Try Portico Free on Telegram