Property Management

As landlords ourselves, the Golden Rule Real Estate Team knows the challenges of property management first-hand. Some of the most obvious include:

Based on our personal experiences hiring property managers to manage our own properties, we found ourselves desiring more responsive, proactive and honest property management services. Those able to meet or exceed our expectations were few and far between. That’s why we decided to go into the business of property management ourselves; to do it the way we knew it should and could be done.

Golden Rule Elements of Successful Property Management

High and Consistent Occupancy

Our average occupancy rates exceed 95%. You own rental property as an investment to make or save money. The only way to guarantee continued returns on your investment, is to ensure the property is leased and in high demand with a waiting list.

Up-front Pricing on Maintenance

With our proprietary software, Golden Rule is able to give you a labor price on nearly all unit turn items (hidden problems excluded) so you don’t have to worry about cost overruns and laborers or maintenance people sitting on the clock on you. Overall occupancy exceeds 95% and our economic occupancy exceeds 90%

Results-based Advertising

Golden Rule advertises your property(s) on several websites including Craigs List, Lovely, Apartments.com, Rent.com, Trulia, and Zillow (several others are picked up by the websites) at no additional costs to you. Our current vacancy is 2%. We put time and money where we’ll get results and continue to research new tools to aid in our marketing efforts.

Cost of Materials

Due to volume purchasing, we get 5-20% off at Home Depot and Lowe’s; and we pass these discounts on to you. We also get great 15 mil Vinyl wood grain flooring at a great price.

Tenant-paid Utilities

By implementing tenant-paid utilities, we will increase your per unit value by $21,000 on average. We have found time and again that people tend to be more responsible when using resources they are expected to pay for themselves.

Move-in Specials

In a competitive rental market, incentives can make a big difference on how quickly vacant units are filled. We use move-in incentives as we deem them necessary.

Efficient Repair and Upkeep Management

We have built a team of competent, reasonably priced vendors/contractors who enjoy working with us. When something needs attention, we provide the most immediate response possible to you or your tenants.

Experienced, Informed Tax Disputes

We understand the nuances of property management, assessments and changes to the law. We are happy to answer your questions, as well as, handle any and all tax disputes on your behalf.

Do Not Hesitate To Ask Us Any Questions.

Managing Residential Real Estate, including Home Owner’s Associations in Huntsville, Alabama and surrounding areas.