We view the job of tenant placement as the single biggest responsibility that we have in the world of property management. This responsibility carries with it the reality that it dictates the entire downstream effect of how smoothly your property runs. We advertise and set up showings through our website and various rental search engines. We personally handle all of our own showings and screenings. We run credit and background checks, investigate rental history, verify employment history, and thoroughly analyze all information submitted to us as we make tenant selection decisions. Our standards for qualification are equal for every individual as we fully comply with the Fair Housing Act.

There are numerous market and location variabilities that influence the rental market rates of different areas. The type of housing, overall condition, and location of the property have a tremendous influence on acceptable market rent. We know and specialize in certain regions and know these areas very well. We work to place quality tenants in quality housing for a long-term relationship…and a big part of this is making sure your rents are not consistently pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable for the market. Rental rates that are constantly pushing the upper limit quickly translate into vacancies as tenants will look for a better value option elsewhere.

Many individuals who get into the investment property business are quickly overwhelmed at the intricacies involved with navigating buildings, tenants, vendors, municipalities, etc. We are experts in this field. We understand and are knowledgeable with the legalities of landlord/tenant relationships and the requirements set forth by local ordinances and municipalities surrounding licensing, occupancy, and maintenance. We can handle absolutely everything with your property from tenant placement to rent collection to building maintenance to legal proceedings…and everything in between.

Homestead Real Estate uses industry leading property management and accounting software. This software offers full integration with tenant, owner, vendor, and staff platforms and with unique and customized access and user interface options to see and use the information they need. Nearly every component of our business can be handled electronically, including the application process, rent payment, owner funds transfers, document transfer and signatures, online reporting, and dispatching and documentation of vendor repairs and payments. We still offer various paper payment options as well for those tenants and clients that are more comfortable that way.

The property management industry generally works off of a calculation based on a percentage of monthly collected rent. There is also a leasing fee that comes into play whenever there are vacancies to be filled. Please contact us for a personal meeting to look at your specific needs, discuss pricing, and make sure you understand specifically what it is that we can do for you.

We are always anxious to talk to potential new clients about how we can help them with their property management needs. We are not simply interested in more volume with poorly maintained properties…we are eager to align our quality-minded business approach with individuals who appreciate our expertise in managing respected buildings and fantastic tenants. We place a tremendous value on personal interaction and making sure you understand our philosophy. Please contact us for a valuable face-to-face meeting. We would love to sit down with you.