Pre-vetted tenants
We confirm program acceptance, visa status, and income before you ever see a name.
Founding Landlord Waitlist · Now Open
Get on the ground floor of a housing network for incoming doctors.
Life Capital is being built to match International Medical Graduates with quality housing near U.S. hospitals. We're recruiting founding landlords before we open IMG signups — so when doctors arrive, your listing is already there. Founding landlords get the verified badge and priority placement free for life — a perk that normally costs $6.99/mo.
- 0% Vacancy on matched units
- 12 mo Avg. IMG lease length
- $0 Listing fee, ever
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Verified · St. Mary's
New applicant
Dr. A. Patel
Verified income
$62,400 / yr stipend
Why list with Life Capital
Predictable income. Pre-vetted tenants. Zero marketing work.
Predictable leases
IMGs sign for full residency cycles (1–7 yrs) or rotation blocks (1–6 mo) — your call.
Zero marketing work
Skip Zillow, Craigslist, and no-shows. We bring matched applicants to your inbox.
You stay in control
Approve or decline every applicant. Set your own rent, deposit, and house rules.
How founding landlords get started
Three steps to lock in your founding spot.
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Join the waitlist now
Drop your name, email, and the metro your property is in. Takes under a minute and locks in your founding-landlord perks — verified badge and priority placement, free for life.
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List when the portal opens
We'll email you the moment the full landlord portal is live. Upload your property, photos, your own lease agreement and house rules, set your rent payment instructions — you keep full control of the lease.
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Approve, get paid, sign
IMGs swipe through your listing. When they're interested, you review their profile and approve or deny. Once approved, the IMG pays a $100 matching fee — and your lease auto-sends to them. You collect rent directly.
What we screen for
Five layers of verification before an applicant reaches your inbox.
We aren't a listing board. Every IMG matched to your property has cleared documentation, identity, and program-acceptance checks — so you can focus on the lease, not the background work.
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Hospital / residency program acceptance Official letter from the matched program or training site.
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Visa & work authorization J-1, H-1B, green card, or U.S. citizen — verified before listing access.
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Proof of stipend or income ECFMG documentation or hospital offer letter on file.
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Government ID + background check Standard tenant background screening through a licensed provider.
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Prior landlord reference Requested when available; not all incoming IMGs have U.S. rental history.
Pricing
You list. We match. You collect rent.
$0 to list. $0 monthly. $0 to you, ever.
$0
Listing fee
$0
Monthly platform fee
100%
Of rent & deposit kept
How we make money: Tenants pay Life Capital a one-time $100 placement fee on lease signing. You keep 100% of rent and deposit. No percentage cut, no management fee, no surprises.
List your property — free
What we place
Six property types that match how IMGs live.
From single rooms in shared homes to whole-house leases for IMG roommate groups — if it's clean, safe, and within reasonable commute of a teaching hospital, we'll match it.
Single rooms in shared homes
Private bedroom, shared kitchen and common areas. Best fit for first-year residents on a stipend.
ADUs & guest houses
Detached units with private entrance — high-demand for residents wanting quiet study space.
Studios & 1-bedrooms
Self-contained units near hospitals. The most-requested category in our listings.
Furnished short-term (1–6 mo)
Perfect for rotation blocks, fellowship visits, or board-prep stays.
Unfurnished long-term (12+ mo)
Standard residency-cycle leases for IMGs settling in for the full program.
Whole-house leases
Group leases for IMG roommate cohorts — one signature, one rent check, multiple residents.
I spent seven years inside New York City and California real estate. I watched good doctors get crushed by bad housing — and good landlords get burned by bad tenants. Life Capital fixes both sides at once. I'm building the landlord network first, on purpose, so the platform isn't empty when the doctors arrive.
Owner FAQ
Common questions from landlords.
What if my tenant's program ends early?
If a residency placement falls through, we work with you to either re-match the unit with another vetted IMG or release the lease per its early-termination terms. Most leases include a 60-day notice clause.
Who handles the lease and deposit?
You do. Life Capital is a matching service — the lease is between you and the tenant, signed directly. We provide a vetted lease template if you want one, but you keep all rent and deposits.
Can I require furnished-only or no pets?
Yes. You set every term: furnished or unfurnished, pet policy, smoking policy, occupancy limits, parking. We only show your unit to applicants who match your rules.
What happens if there's a dispute?
The lease governs the relationship — same as any other tenancy. Life Capital can help with mediation in the first 90 days post move-in, but legal action follows your local landlord-tenant law.
Do I need a special license to rent to J-1 visa holders?
No. J-1 and H-1B residents rent under standard residential leases. We help with documentation if your jurisdiction requires proof of legal status before signing.
Is this Section 8 or subsidized housing?
No. IMGs are private-pay professionals on hospital stipends or fellowship pay. Rent comes from their own income — no government voucher program involved.
Founding landlord waitlist
Join the waitlist. Lock in founding status before IMG signups open.
The full landlord portal launches in the coming weeks — with property listing tools, lease uploads, tenant approval, and the verified-landlord badge. Drop your email and we'll invite you in as a founding landlord the moment it's live. Founding landlords get the verified badge and priority placement free for life — perks that normally come with the $6.99/mo premium.