PropertyPro Documentation

Complete documentation for PropertyPro - Professional Property Management System built with Next.js 15, TypeScript, and MongoDB

15-min Setup Enterprise Ready Next.js 15 MongoDB
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PropertyPro Overview

Professional Property Management System built with modern technologies

PropertyPro is a comprehensive property management platform designed to streamline operations for property managers, landlords, and real estate professionals. Built with Next.js 15, TypeScript, and MongoDB, it offers enterprise-grade features with modern user experience.

What is PropertyPro?

PropertyPro is a complete property management ecosystem that handles everything from tenant applications to maintenance requests, rent collection to financial reporting. It's designed for modern property managers who need scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions.

Property Management Payment Processing Tenant Portal Analytics

Why Choose PropertyPro?

  • Complete solution - no need for multiple tools
  • Modern tech stack with enterprise security
  • Automated workflows save time and reduce errors
  • Scales from single properties to large portfolios

Technology Stack

PropertyPro is built on a modern, scalable technology stack that ensures high performance, security, and maintainability.

Next.js 15

React framework with App Router

Server-side rendering, API routes, and static generation for optimal performance

App Router Server Components API Routes

TypeScript

Type-safe development

Enhanced developer experience with compile-time error checking and IntelliSense

Type Safety IntelliSense Refactoring

MongoDB & Mongoose

NoSQL database with ODM

Flexible schema design with powerful aggregation pipelines and indexing

Document Database Aggregation Indexing

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first CSS framework

Rapid UI development with consistent design system and responsive utilities

Utility Classes Responsive Dark Mode

NextAuth.js

Authentication solution

Secure authentication with multiple providers and session management

OAuth Providers JWT Sessions CSRF Protection

Stripe

Payment processing

Complete payment infrastructure with webhooks and subscription management

Payment Intent Webhooks PCI Compliance

15-Minute Quick Start

Get PropertyPro running locally in just 15 minutes - perfect for testing and evaluation

Prerequisites Checklist

Node.js 18+ installed
Git installed
Code editor (VS Code recommended)
MongoDB Atlas account (free) OR local MongoDB

1
Download & Setup (2 minutes)

# Extract PropertyPro from CodeCanyon download
unzip PropertyPro-codecanyon.zip
cd PropertyPro

# Install dependencies
npm install

2
Environment Configuration (5 minutes)

# Copy example environment file
cp .env.example .env.local

# Edit .env.local with your credentials
# See Environment tab for detailed setup

Essential variables: MONGODB_URI, NEXTAUTH_SECRET, STRIPE_SECRET_KEY, R2_ACCOUNT_ID, R2_ACCESS_KEY_ID, R2_BUCKET_NAME

3
Initialize Database (2 minutes)

# Initialize demo accounts
npm run seed:demo

4
Start Application (1 minute)

# Start development server
npm run dev

# Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

Default Admin Credentials

Email: admin@propertypro.com

Password: Admin123$

PropertyPro Features

Comprehensive feature set for modern property management

Property Management

Single & multi-unit properties with comprehensive details

Manage unlimited properties with detailed profiles, unit tracking, amenities, and performance metrics.

Key Capabilities

Multi-unit support Property analytics Amenity tracking Document storage

Tenant Management

Complete tenant lifecycle with applications and screening

Handle tenant applications, screening, background checks, and ongoing relationship management.

Key Capabilities

Application processing Background checks Tenant portal Communication hub

Payment Processing

Stripe integration with automated billing

Secure payment processing with multiple payment methods, automated rent collection, and late fee management.

Key Capabilities

Automated billing Multiple payment methods Late fee automation Receipt generation

Maintenance Management

Work order management with priority tracking

Complete maintenance workflow from request submission to completion, with vendor management and cost tracking.

Key Capabilities

Work order system Priority levels Vendor management Cost tracking

Production Deployment

Deploy PropertyPro to production servers and cloud platforms

PropertyPro supports multiple deployment strategies to fit your infrastructure needs, from managed cloud platforms to self-hosted solutions.

Vercel (Recommended)

Serverless deployment with zero configuration

Push code to GitHub
Connect GitHub to Vercel
Add environment variables
Automatic deployments
5-10 minutes Free tier

VPS/Server

Full control with dedicated server

Server preparation
Application setup
Nginx configuration
SSL certificate
2-3 hours $5-50/month

Docker

Containerized deployment

Create Dockerfile
Build container
Configure services
Deploy with orchestration
1-2 hours Variable

API Documentation

RESTful API endpoints for PropertyPro integration

API Overview

PropertyPro provides a comprehensive REST API with 189+ endpoints for managing properties, tenants, leases, payments, and more.

Properties

25+

CRUD operations, search, filtering

/api/properties

Tenants

20+

Applications, screening, management

/api/tenants

Payments

30+

Processing, webhooks, history

/api/payments

Maintenance

15+

Work orders, scheduling, tracking

/api/maintenance

Advanced Configuration

Customize PropertyPro to match your business requirements

Environment Configuration

Configure PropertyPro for different environments with specific settings for development, staging, and production deployments.

Database Settings

Connection Pool Size: Optimize for concurrent users

Query Timeout: Set appropriate timeouts

Indexing: Configure database indexes

Backup Schedule: Automated backups

# Database Configuration
MONGODB_URI=mongodb+srv://user:pass@cluster.mongodb.net/PropertyPro
DB_POOL_SIZE=10
DB_TIMEOUT=30000

Feature Flags

Email Notifications: Control email sending

SMS Integration: Enable/disable SMS

Auto Late Fees: Automated billing

Maintenance Tracking: Advanced features

# Feature Flags
ENABLE_EMAIL_NOTIFICATIONS=true
ENABLE_SMS_NOTIFICATIONS=false
ENABLE_AUTO_LATE_FEES=true

Troubleshooting & Support

Common issues and solutions to get PropertyPro running smoothly

Common Issues

Database Connection Failed

Check MONGODB_URI format and network access

# Test MongoDB connection
node -e "
const mongoose = require('mongoose');
mongoose.connect(process.env.MONGODB_URI)
  .then(() => console.log('✅ Database connected'))
  .catch(err => console.log('❌ Error:', err.message));
"

Environment Variables Not Loading

Ensure .env.local file exists and variables are properly formatted

# Check environment file
ls -la .env*
cat .env.local | grep -v "^#" | grep "="

Emergency Support

For critical production issues, contact support immediately with your license key and error details.