What we handle day to day
Our goal is simple: your rentals feel truly passive while the numbers still make sense. Every decision we make is grounded in cash flow, long-term value, and compliance with fair housing laws. Resident screening is done using written criteria so owners and applicants know exactly what’s expected.
Day-to-day management we handle
- Answer tenant messages and calls so you’re not glued to your phone.
- Market vacancies on Apartments.com, Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads with photos that actually reflect how good the unit looks.
- Screen applicants using written criteria that comply with federal, state, and local fair housing laws. That includes background checks, credit checks, and calling previous landlords.
- Coordinate and give showings, handle applications, and send leases for e-sign.
- Collect move-in funds, deposits, and monthly rent.
- Handle routine maintenance and handyman work with our in-house team.
- Schedule and oversee outside contractors where licensed trades are required.
- Manage move-ins and move-outs with photos and documentation.
- If a resident stops paying or seriously violates the lease, we handle notices and coordinate the eviction process with your attorney and the courts, in compliance with Wisconsin law.
- Send payment reminders and late-fee notices when needed.
- Provide monthly statements and year-end reports so your tax preparer doesn’t have to chase down numbers.
- Lawn mowing is included. Even when leases allow us to push mowing to residents, we typically keep it with a professional crew so yards actually stay at the standard we want for curb appeal, photos, and city compliance.
Project & renovation support
- Walk units and scope work that fits your budget and timeline.
- Bring in licensed trades where required (electrical, HVAC, major plumbing).
- Oversee day-to-day progress and quality so you don’t have to.
- Quote projects with expected rent impact and simple ROI estimates.
- No pressure to approve projects that don’t make sense for your long-term plan.
Management plans
All plans use the same written screening criteria and fair housing–compliant process. The difference is how hands-on you want us to be with repairs, trips, and long-term strategy.
Basic Plan
- 10% of gross collected rents.
- Owner pays for materials; trip charges apply when we roll a truck.
- Standard leasing, rent collection, and resident communication.
- Written screening criteria with income, credit, rental history, and criminal background evaluated consistently for every applicant.
- No markups on contractor bills.
Truly Passive Plan
- 15–20% of gross collected rents, depending on unit count and condition.
- $0/hour labor for routine in-house repairs; you reimburse material costs only.
- Priority scheduling with our in-house team and preferred vendors for larger work.
- Same fair housing–compliant, written screening criteria as the Basic Plan, handled end-to-end so you’re not making case-by-case decisions.
- No markups on contractor bills.
Sell & Stay Passive
For some owners, the best move isn’t a different management plan—it’s exiting ownership on a schedule that still protects the asset and the residents. With a Sell & Stay Passive structure, you can sell to us on a seller-financed or land-contract style arrangement while we operate the property. You receive payments over time instead of one taxable lump sum, and the building stays under a local, hands-on operator.
These deals are highly customized and always structured within fair housing and lending laws. If you think this path might fit your situation, we can walk through numbers and options together.
