How the Zieglers stopped fighting their software and hit a perfect rent cycle

Disconnected systems, frustrated teams, and too much manual work

Matt and Liz Ziegler found themselves constantly fighting. No, not with each other—it always felt like a battle with their property management software. They were using two separate tools, one for property management and one for accounting, and neither worked well with the other.

“Neither of them spoke to each other, and it drove our bookkeeper crazy.”

This disconnect meant their bookkeeper spent hours manually building and reconciling reports every month. Simple tasks like expense tracking became time-consuming puzzles that had to be rebuilt by hand.

Without a unified system, Matt and Liz were forced into reactive management, always moving slowly rather than growing rapidly. The couple knew they needed something more equipped to run their business.

Bringing accounting and operations under one roof

Looking for a better alternative, Matt and Liz began researching other property management software. They evaluated options side-by-side with their bookkeeper, searching for something holistic yet easy to use. When they tested DoorLoop, the fit was immediate.

“We figured that DoorLoop fit our business just right.”

For the first time, everything lived in one place. Their team saw exactly what was happening across the business without jumping between disconnected tools. Most importantly, the bookkeeping bottleneck disappeared. What once required building reports from scratch became automatic.

“Now we’ve got it all in one, and it’s really great.”

The shift wasn’t just functional; it changed how they worked. The software made complex tasks simple, helping them operate with confidence instead of friction.

A perfect first rent cycle and the start of real momentum

Once the Zieglers moved to DoorLoop, the improvements were immediate and measurable.

“We had 100% success on the first rent cycle.”

They also saw huge improvements in leasing speed. With better organization, clearer listings, and easier tenant communication, they began filling units earlier than ever before.

“It’s just been huge. Now we’re getting people lined up way before the unit’s ready.”

DoorLoop didn’t just replace their faulty combination of tools; it gave them the structure and reliability they needed to manage a growing portfolio with confidence.