Landlords.com

What Landlords.com does

Landlords.com is a free, web-based concierge platform that connects the 17 million independent U.S. landlords who own between one and ten rental properties with a vetted network of licensed specialists for tax-smart investment-property decisions. Its core product is a survey-based matching engine: a landlord completes a two-minute questionnaire describing their situation (sell, buy, exchange, go passive, lease, value, NNN, funds), and the platform routes the inquiry to a specialist in the user's state within two business hours, then coordinates the multiple specialists typically required for a single transaction (Qualified Intermediary, DST registered representative, buyer's agent) so the landlord manages one relationship rather than several. The platform covers all 50 states for real estate services, with securities services (DST, QOZ funds) limited to accredited investors and facilitated through Concorde Investment Services, LLC. The product surface also includes eight free interactive financial calculators (capital gains, 1031 timeline, cap rate, cash flow, DST income, cost segregation, sell-vs-exchange, property value), twelve long-form downloadable guides, a tax-planning resource hub, a blog, and a weekly newsletter — collectively forming a content-led demand engine that feeds the matching funnel.

The business model is fully affiliate/referral-based and free to the end user. Landlords.com does not charge landlords for the survey, the specialist match, the tax estimate, or the advisory call; instead, when a matched user transacts, the corresponding institutional counterparty pays a referral or placement fee — Qualified Intermediaries pay referral fees on opened 1031 exchanges, DST sponsors pay placement fees on fund placements, and real estate brokerages (via eXp Realty) pay referral fees on closed buy/sell transactions. The supply-side infrastructure is built on three core channel partnerships: eXp Realty (NASDAQ: EXPI), whose 85,000+-agent network across 24+ countries fulfills real estate matches; Concorde Investment Services (FINRA/SIPC), which handles all securities-related placements; and a network of bonded, audited Qualified Intermediaries that open and manage 1031 exchange accounts. Secondary RIA partners provide ongoing portfolio management outside 1031 windows. Founded in July 2025 in Wayzata, Minnesota by CEO Paul Taylor and COO Rishav Raj, the company operates as a small private LLC (Landlords Dot Com LLC) with no disclosed institutional funding, no mobile app, and no AI/ML capabilities — its competitive position rests on distribution aggregation and content-led demand capture rather than proprietary technology.

Name

Landlords.com

Legal name

Landlords Dot Com LLC

Website

https://landlords.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Landlords.com is a free concierge platform that matches independent U.S. landlords (1-10 properties) with vetted local specialists for tax-smart investment-property decisions including 1031 exchanges, DST passive investments, NNN properties, and buy/sell services. Revenue derives from back-end referral and placement fees paid by institutional partners (eXp Realty, Concorde Investment Services, and Qualified Intermediaries).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Investment Concierge & Referral Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Lease Administration & Tenant Services (BPAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Real estate referrals
• 1031 exchange services
• Investment property matching
• Passive real estate investing
• Landlord tax planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Qualified Intermediary Referral Fees: When a user completes a 1031 exchange, the QI (Qualified Intermediary) that opens the exchange account pays a referral fee to Landlords.com. This is a per-transaction fee, not recurring.
2. DST Placement Fees: When a user is placed into a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST), the DST sponsor pays a placement fee to Landlords.com. Securities-related matches are facilitated through registered representatives of Concorde Investment Services, LLC.
3. Real Estate Transaction Referral Fees: When a user buys or sells investment property through a matched agent (from the eXp Realty network), Landlords.com receives a referral fee from the real estate brokerage. Real estate transactions are conducted by licensed agents through the eXp Realty brokerage partner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Landlords.com is a web-based concierge platform that matches independent U.S. landlords with vetted local specialists for investment property decisions, including 1031 exchanges, DST passive investments, NNN properties, real estate funds, and buying/selling/valuation/property management. The service is free to users; revenue comes from referral and placement fees paid by institutional partners (qualified intermediaries, DST sponsors, and real estate brokerages) when users transact.

Product overview

Landlords.com operates a unified concierge platform connecting the 17 million independent U.S. landlords (particularly those with 1-10 properties) to a vetted network of specialists for investment property decisions. The platform spans three core service areas: Tax-Smart Strategies (1031 Exchange, DST Passive Investing, NNN Properties, Real Estate Funds), Property Services (Buy, Sell, Valuation, Property Management matching), and Self-Service Tools (8 financial calculators and 12 downloadable educational guides). The matching engine routes user inquiries to specialists within 2 hours based on survey responses. Revenue derives from referral and placement fees paid by the institutional partners on the back end rather than direct user charges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1031 Exchange Service Facilitates tax-deferred like-kind property exchanges for independent landlords through a network of bonded qualified intermediaries, coordinating the 45-day identification and 180-day closing deadlines.
• Go Passive (DST) Service Matches accredited investors with Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) opportunities for passive 1031-eligible real estate investment with monthly income and zero management responsibilities.
• Triple Net Lease (NNN) Service Connects investors with long-lease NNN replacement properties featuring investment-grade credit tenants for hands-off ownership.
• Real Estate Funds Service Facilitates access to REITs and private real estate funds for capital outside a 1031 window or for IRA strategies.
• Sell My Property Service Matches sellers with local investment-property agents who specialize in rent comps, 1031 buyers, tenant-occupied listings, and coordinate timing with the seller's tax strategy.
• Buy Investment Property Service Provides on-market and off-market investment property inventory across all 50 states with buyer's agents who understand cap rate and 1031 timing, including replacement-property hunts on deadline.
• Free Property Valuation Service Delivers a comparative market analysis from a local specialist including current market value range, rent comp analysis, cap rate comparison, and a hold-or-sell recommendation, sent to the user's inbox within 48 hours.
• Find a Property Manager Service Matches landlords with vetted local property managers offering tenant screening, full-service or leasing-only management, rent collection, and maintenance coordination.
• Specialist Matching Platform A concierge platform that matches independent landlords with vetted local specialists (agents, QIs, DST advisors, property managers) based on a 2-minute survey, routing inquiries to the right expert within 2 hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of capital gains tax deferrable through properly structured 1031 exchange
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• eXp RealtycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic real estate partner powering the agent network. eXp Realty is a publicly-traded (NASDAQ: EXPI), cloud-based brokerage with 85,000+ agents across more than 24 countries. For every sell, buy, and valuation request through Landlords.com, the matching engine routes the lead to an eXp agent in the local market with investment-property credentials.
• Concorde Investment Services, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember FINRA/SIPC broker-dealer. Handles all DST and securities-related transactions facilitated through the platform, including DST and QOZ fund placements. Securities-related matches are facilitated through Concorde's registered representatives.
• Licensed Qualified Intermediary NetworkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBonded, audited QIs with segregated accounts handle every 1031 exchange opened through Landlords.com. QIs open exchange accounts before the sale closes, coordinate the deferral mechanically, and manage timelines (45-day identification, 180-day close).
• Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) PartnerssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederally registered RIA partners operating under fiduciary standard provide ongoing portfolio management and wealth planning for clients seeking a long-term relationship. RIA partners are used for capital outside a 1031 window or for IRA/self-directed retirement account strategies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BiggerPockets: BiggerPockets is the largest online community and content platform for real estate investors, with education, tools, and a marketplace connecting landlords with agents, lenders, and property managers. Landlords.com mirrors BiggerPockets' content-plus-matching approach but narrows focus to investment-property transactions and 1031/DST strategy.
• Belong: Belong is a tech-enabled residential property management platform offering long-term landlord services with a network model. It overlaps with Landlords.com's property management matching and landlord concierge positioning.
• Avail (by Realtor.com): Avail provides landlord software for tenant screening, rent collection, leases, and maintenance, plus listings syndication to Realtor.com. It is a direct peer in landlord enablement and lead-generation for related services.
• Mynd Investment Management: Mynd is a tech-enabled property management company serving small and mid-size landlords with vertically integrated services. It overlaps with the property management matching and end-to-end service ambition on the Landlords.com platform.
• Roofstock: Roofstock is an online marketplace for buying and selling single-family rental investment properties, with adjacent services for property management and 1031 exchanges. Both target independent landlords and operate national marketplaces with back-end transaction referral economics.

Emerging players

• RealtyMogul: RealtyMogul is an online platform for accredited investors to access private real estate investments, including DSTs, REITs, and 1031-eligible offerings. It directly competes in the DST placement and 1031 referral space.
• Groundfloor: Groundfloor enables retail investors to participate in real estate debt and equity through a fractional investment platform. It overlaps with Landlords.com's REITs/funds and passive-income offerings.
• Stessa (by Roofstock): Stessa offers landlord financial tracking, accounting, and portfolio analytics for independent landlords. It is an adjacent software tool used by the same target segment but does not yet handle specialist matching or 1031/DST referrals.
• Baselane: Baselane is a banking and financial management platform built specifically for landlords, combining rent collection, banking, and bookkeeping. It is a thematically adjacent fintech for the independent landlord segment.

Broad incumbents

• eXp Realty: eXp Realty is a publicly-traded cloud-based brokerage with 85,000+ agents. It is both a critical partner (transaction routing) and a broad incumbent in the investment-property brokerage space — relevant because changes in the partnership would materially impact Landlords.com's economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landlords-com-usa
• Facebookfacebook.com/landlordscom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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