You’re the customer. We don’t sell mortgages, bank accounts, or insurance.
What Manor Keeper does
List the unit
Publish a public vacancy page (and optional branded listing site) with photos, rent, and an apply link — without needing a separate ILS login for the basics.
Take applications
Collect applications and run the screening workflow you already expect as a self-managing landlord, so you’re not juggling email and spreadsheets for every lead.
Lease and operate
Keep the lease record and day-to-day rental ops tied to the property, so “I accidentally became a landlord” still has a clear next step.
Schedule E–shaped books
Track income and expenses year-round, match receipts, and export Schedule E / Form 8825 worksheets and a tax packet for your accountant — so April isn’t a bank-statement archaeology dig.
What makes Manor Keeper different
You’re the customer, not the lead
Unlike free “landlord money” apps that exist to sell bank products, mortgages, or insurance, Manor Keeper is a tool you pay for so the product can stay on your side.
List → apply → lease → Schedule E
We’re not pretending books are the whole job, and we’re not claiming Zillow-scale syndication. The product follows the DIY landlord loop end to end.
US tax depth on purpose
Schedule E reports, Form 8825 worksheet, depreciation schedule, and accountant tax packet are first-class — not an afterthought bolted onto a leasing funnel.
Honest vs TurboTenant
TurboTenant is strong on screening and tenant-paid convenience. Manor Keeper is built for landlords who also need landlord-paid books that survive tax season.
Honest vs Landlord Studio
Landlord Studio is a broader paid suite at a higher Pro base. Manor Keeper’s Pro starts at $9/month (plus $1 per unit past 3) with a free ledger for up to 3 units and a 14-day Pro trial with no credit card.
Who uses Manor Keeper
- Self-managing landlords with a handful of doors (not enterprise PMs)
- Accidental / reluctant landlords who couldn’t sell (or inherited) and need list → lease → books without hiring a full-time manager
- DIY landlords leaving spreadsheets because Schedule E season keeps exploding
- Landlords comparing TurboTenant or Landlord Studio who want US tax depth and a landlord-paid product
The team behind Manor Keeper
John Maddux, founder
John builds Manor Keeper for landlords who actually self-manage — including people who didn’t set out to be investors.
How Manor Keeper works
- Sign up free (ledger for up to 3 units) or start a 14-day Pro trial — no credit card.
- Add your property and units; publish a vacancy page when you’re ready to fill it.
- Take applications, keep the lease record, and log income/expenses (bank import on Pro).
- Export Schedule E–shaped reports / tax packet when you or your accountant need them.
- Cancel anytime; after trial you can stay on Free within the unit limits.
Key facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Company name | Manor Keeper |
| Type | Landlord software (SaaS) |
| Founder | John Maddux |
| Website | https://manorkeeper.com |
| Core offering | List → apply → lease → Schedule E books for DIY landlords |
| Pricing | Free up to 3 units; Pro $9/mo + $1/unit past 3; 14-day Pro trial, no card |
| Contract terms | Month-to-month; cancel anytime |
| Services | Vacancy pages, applications/screening workflow, lease records, bookkeeping, Schedule E / 8825 exports, tax packet |
| Competitors | TurboTenant, Landlord Studio (also vs spreadsheets, QuickBooks, Stessa — see /compare) |
| Social | X: @ManorKeeper |
Frequently asked questions
Is Manor Keeper only for investors building a portfolio?
No. A lot of users are accidental or first-time landlords stuck with a house they couldn’t sell (or inherited). The product is built around getting from vacancy to lease to Schedule E without pretending you’re a full-time PM.
Do you replace Zillow / big ILS syndication?
No. We don’t claim Zillow parity. You get a public vacancy page and optional branded listing site; syndication at marketplace scale is not the pitch.
How is this different from TurboTenant or Landlord Studio?
TurboTenant leans leasing/screening convenience; Landlord Studio is a broader paid suite. Manor Keeper emphasizes the full DIY loop with landlord-paid Schedule E–ready books and transparent Pro pricing. Full notes live on /compare.
Is there a free plan?
Yes — Free covers up to 3 units with core ledger and listing tools. Pro adds bank connection and higher unit limits; 14-day Pro trial with no credit card.
Do you sell banking, mortgages, or insurance?
No. You’re the customer. We make money when you keep Pro.
Compare vs TurboTenant and Landlord Studio · See a sample Schedule E · Pricing · Start 14-day trial — no credit card