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Collect tenant docs by text message

Text your applicant. They reply with pay stubs, IDs, and references.
MagicDocs builds the application file — automatically.

No credit card required. Plans from $9/month.

From text message to complete application in minutes.

No tenant portal. No paper forms. Just a text message that any applicant can reply to.

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Text
Request tenant docs
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Sorts & verifies
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Application ready

See how leasing teams collect documents by text.

A real SMS exchange between a property manager and a prospective tenant applying for a rental unit.

Hi Marcus, thanks for applying at 42 Oak Ave! To complete your application, please text us: 1) Photo ID 2) Last 2 pay stubs 3) Proof of current address
Here's my driver's license and both pay stubs. I'll send the utility bill in a sec.
[3 photos attached]
Received! ID and pay stubs verified. Just waiting on proof of address to complete your file.

Application checklist: ID ✓ • Income ✓ • Address: pending

Built for property managers and leasing teams.

Fill vacancies faster by removing the biggest bottleneck — waiting for tenant documents.

Text-based applications

Text prospective tenants a document request. They reply with pay stubs, ID photos, and references — all from their phone. No app downloads, no tenant portal passwords to remember.

Multi-property support

Manage document collection across your entire portfolio from one dashboard. Each property gets its own workflow. Whether you manage 5 units or 500, every application stays organized.

AI document sorting

MagicDocs recognizes document types automatically. Pay stubs go to the income verification folder. Photo IDs go to identity verification. Bank statements go to financial records. Zero manual filing.

Automated reminders

Missing a pay stub? MagicDocs sends a friendly text reminder automatically. Applicants respond when it is convenient — you stop making awkward follow-up calls and emailing into the void.

Share with owners

Generate a secure link for any application package. Property owners review complete tenant files — income verification, references, credit authorization — without needing a MagicDocs account.

Application checklist

Define exactly which documents you need per property. MagicDocs tracks what has been received and what is still outstanding. You see a clear checklist for every applicant — green when complete.

Simple, transparent pricing.

Get started today. Plans from $9/month.

StarterTry it on one property
$0/mo
  • 1 property
  • 20 SMS requests/month
  • AI document sorting
  • Email support
Get Started
StarterSmall Portfolio
$19/mo
  • 10 properties
  • 200 SMS requests/month
  • Automated reminders
  • Owner sharing links
Get Started

Get started today. Plans from $9/month.

Common questions from property managers.

Everything leasing teams want to know before switching to SMS-based document collection.

How does SMS document collection work for rental applications?

When you have a prospective tenant, you send them a text message requesting their application documents — pay stubs, photo ID, references, proof of employment. They reply by texting photos or files from their phone. MagicDocs receives everything, identifies the document types using AI, and organizes them into a complete application file automatically.

Do tenants need to create an account or download an app?

No. Everything works through standard text messaging. Prospective tenants use the SMS app already on their phone. This removes the biggest friction point in the application process — tenants who would abandon a portal will reply to a text in minutes.

Can I customize which documents I collect per property?

Yes. Set up a document checklist for each property or property type. A Class A apartment might require pay stubs, tax returns, and employer verification. A single-family rental might just need ID and proof of income. MagicDocs tracks each requirement and shows you what is still missing.

How do I share application packages with property owners?

Every completed application generates a shareable link. Send it to the property owner — they see all documents organized by category without needing to create an account. You control access and can revoke the link at any time.

What about applicants who are not comfortable texting personal documents?

MagicDocs also supports email-based document submission for applicants who prefer it. Both channels feed into the same application file. You can offer tenants their choice of SMS or email — documents arrive in the same place either way.

Is this secure enough for personal tenant information?

Yes. All documents are encrypted in transit and at rest. We do not store Social Security numbers or full financial account numbers unless you explicitly configure it. Access controls ensure only authorized team members can view application files, and audit trails track every access.

MagicDocs works across regulated industries.

Stop losing applicants
to paperwork friction.

Text your applicant a document request. They reply from their phone. Complete application file — no portal required.

Plans from $9/month. Upgrade when you're ready.