Rent Collection
All rent is due on the 1st of each month and is considered late if received after the 3rd of the month. We feel that the collection of rent is one of our most important functions of managing your property.Tenants are able to pay their rent online and can set that up as a recurring payment.
Accounting Services
Every transaction affecting your account balance is recorded and explained in detail. Our computerized accounting system enables you to see exactly what has transpired with your property monthly. As part of our ongoing efforts to serve you, we are happy to announce our new Owners Portal feature. With the Owners Portal you will have the ability to access current and historical Owner Monthly and Year End Reports and download these reports on demand in PDF format. This gives you anytime, anywhere access to the same Owner Reports that you receive monthly.
Copies of all work orders and receipts are kept on file throughout the year. We will be happy to provide duplicate copies of this information at the end of the year to help you with your tax preparations.
In addition to the monthly statements, we also provide a complete account summary at the end of the year. This shows you each accounting transaction posted on your property during the year: i.e. total rent received, total mortgage payments made, total maintenance expenses, etc. These statements are specially designed to simplify the year-end tax preparation job for you or your accountant.
Leasing
We want good tenants just as much as you do! We pride ourselves in the quality of tenants we are able to attract. Our extensive tenant screening and credit investigations help ensure this. Vacancies are expensive for both of us. We make every effort to keep our vacancies to a minimum. Our aggressive marketing techniques allows your property to be presented to the largest possible market in the shortest possible time. Applicants are required to complete a rental application and to provide credit information and references.
Once a tenant's application has been approved, appointments are made with the prospective new tenant, to sign the actual lease agreement. We review the lease thoroughly with the tenant. This gives us a chance to answer any questions and to carefully explain the tenant's responsibilities as well as our company's policies and procedures. This attention to the tenants needs greatly reduces misunderstandings and eliminates many potential problems before they are problems. A copy of the lease agreement will always be sent to you upon execution.
Prior to the tenant moving in we document the condition of the property with photos of the property. We find this helps avoid any problems when their lease is up as to the condition.
Repairs and Maintenance Services
Timely and competent maintenance is the key to protecting your investment. Our goal is to provide you with this important service at a reasonable price using only qualified personal.
All repair and maintenance services are performed by independent, outside vendors and contractors, not by company employees. Each has been selected because of their ability to provide the best possible service at the best price. You reserve the right to schedule and control any or all repair and maintenance responsibilities if you desire.
Routine repair and maintenance will be performed as needed and will be based on urgency and importance. For any major job, we usually obtain written estimates, notify you, and obtain your approval before we proceed.
We ensure the quality of the work performed by making spot checks and follow up inspections. You are further protected because each job is fully documented in writing and supported with receipts.
Management Fees
Our monthly management fee is payable when the rent payment is received. It is automatically deducted from your account at the time the rent payment is posted. However, since one of our jobs is to keep your property occupied we will not deduct the monthly management fee if your property is vacant. We do not charge a monthly minimum.Our monthly management fee is 8%. When we place a new tenant in the property there is a $425 Rental Fee. Lease renewals are $175.
Security Deposits
For additional protection, appropriate security deposits are always collected upon completion of a rental application by a prospective tenant. Amount of deposits are based on the monthly rental rate and the credit worthiness of the tenant. Applicants with pets are required to pay an additional pet deposit if a pet is approved by the owner. All deposits are maintained in a trust checking account as required by state real estate regulations until they are either refunded to the tenant upon the successful check-out inspection or are forfeited to cover damages caused by lease violations.
Mortgage Payments
If you wish, we will make the mortgage payments (as well as homeowner association payments and other relevant property service payments) for you. Simply supply us with the necessary mortgage payment cards or coupons provided by your mortgage company or homeowners association. Payments can be deducted from your account balance automatically on a monthly basis. If your property has a large, consistently negative cash-flow each month, arrangements are needed to keep an additional minimum balance amount in the account.
Technology Advantage
Our goal is to provide you with the best service and manage your properties efficiently and effectively. Our team has invested in a complete and modern software solution, AppFolio Property Manager. We are excited to share several of the new capabilities and how they will benefit you.
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More effectively market your properties and fill vacancies sooner. AppFolio allows us to quickly advertise vacancies online, posting to our website, and hundreds of other listing sites. Applicants can also apply right from their smartphones.
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Price rentals right for your market and reduce vacancies. AppFolio’s built-in rental comparison tool provides actual rental rates for units similar to yours in the same geographic location. This insight allows us to maximize your revenue and fill vacancies faster.
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Screen for the best residents. Streamlined, built in resident screening includes standard background and credit checks along with past rent payment history. Screens can be completed in minutes - enabling us to place the highest quality residents quickly.
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You will be paid faster and more securely. New functionality provides our team the ability to deposit funds directly into your bank account. No more waiting for a check in the mail.
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Collect rent faster with online payment options. Modern residents expect easy, online payment options. AppFolio gives residents three convenient ways to pay electronically (Cash, E-check, or with a credit card).
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On-demand access to your statements. Owner statements are securely posted to an online Owners Portal, saving time and paper. These simple statements provide you with a quick snapshot of your property details for the past month. We can also include maintenance invoices and additional reports you request.
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Handle property maintenance issues faster. We use AppFolio for electronic work-orders and communication with vendors so we can quickly resolve issues. At your request, we can email you a copy of the work order and relevant information giving you real-time updates.