# Getting Started

Get up and running with Rentalot in two steps — then explore workflows when you're ready.

## 1. Create Your Account

Sign up at [rentalot.ai](https://rentalot.ai). You'll receive a verification email — click the link to activate your account, then complete the onboarding wizard.

## 2. Add a Property

From the dashboard, go to **Properties** and add your first listing. Include:

- Address and basic details (bedrooms, bathrooms, rent)
- Description and amenities
- Availability and lease terms
- Pet policy, parking, and utilities info
- Photos of the property

The more detail you provide, the better your AI assistant can answer prospect questions and match them to the right listings.

## 3. Explore Your Workflows

Go to **Workflows** to see the templates available to your AI agent. Rentalot comes with ready-to-use workflows for:

- **Pre-Screening** — qualify prospects with automated questionnaires
- **Lead Qualification** — collect budget, move-in date, and must-haves
- **Showing Follow-Up** — automatically follow up after showings
- **Application Nudge** — remind interested prospects to apply

See the [Workflows](/docs/workflows) guide for details on each template.

## What Happens Next

Once set up, you can:

1. **Share workflow links** with prospects for self-service pre-screening
2. Use the **Management Chat** to manage your rentals in plain language — ask your AI assistant to look up properties, start workflows, schedule showings, or draft messages
3. Monitor all activity from your dashboard — contacts, showings, workflow runs, and more

## Optional Steps

- **Add contacts** — import or manually add prospects from **Contacts**. Contacts are also created automatically when prospects complete a workflow.
- **Connect your calendar** — sync Google Calendar or Cal.com from **Settings** > **Integrations** for automated showing scheduling.
- **Connect your email** — enable email follow-ups and notifications from **Settings** > **Integrations**.