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Properties & units

Everything in Onsite is organized around properties. This guide covers how to add a property, configure its type, set up units for multi-unit buildings, and keep your portfolio organized.

What you'll need

  • Full civic address for each property
  • Property type (rental, primary home, vacation, or investment)
  • Unit numbers or identifiers if it's a multi-unit building
1

Open the Properties page

From the Dashboard, click Properties in the left sidebar. You'll see a list of all your properties. Click Add property in the top-right corner to open the form.

2

Enter the address

Fill in the full civic address:

  • Street address (e.g. 123 Main St)
  • City
  • Province
  • Postal code

Onsite does not geocode or validate addresses — enter them as they appear on your lease or mortgage documents.

3

Choose a property type

Select the type that best describes the property:

TypeWhen to useNote
RentalIncome-producing property with paying tenantsMost common for landlords
Primary homeYour own principal residenceOccupancy rules apply — only one active tenant allowed
Vacation rentalShort-term or seasonal rentalManage as a rental property
InvestmentHeld for appreciation, not currently rentedNo tenant management required
Primary home note: Onsite enforces a single-occupancy rule on primary homes. Only one active tenant record can exist at a time to prevent accidental double-occupancy.
4

Set up units (multi-unit buildings)

If the property has multiple rentable spaces — apartments, basement suites, row units — check Has multiple units in the form.

Onsite will prompt you to add unit identifiers. These can be numbers (101, 102) or letters (A, B, C) or any combination.

A default unit is created automatically when you save — you can rename or delete it from the property detail page.

Single-family rentals (one tenant per property) do not need units. Skip this step and add your tenant directly to the property.
5

Save and verify

Click Save property. The property appears in your sidebar and on the Properties page. From the property detail view you can:

  • Add or rename units
  • Navigate to Tenants, Tickets, and Finances for that property
  • Edit the address or type at any time
  • Archive the property when it's no longer active

Plan limits

The Free plan supports up to 2 properties. The Starter plan supports up to 5, and Pro is unlimited. You can upgrade at any time from Settings → Billing.

Last updated July 2026