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Pricing & FeesHow much does property management cost in Fort Worth?
The cost of management in Fort Worth is a structure, not a number. Here are the four fees that make up most of it, a clearly labeled worked example, and the way to get a real quote for your house.
Justin Brown · 6 min read
Pricing & FeesWhat percentage of rent do property managers charge in DFW?
The percentage on a DFW quote is only meaningful once you know what rent it applies to and what it includes. Here is how to read it, convert it to dollars and compare two quotes fairly.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Pricing & FeesIs flat-fee property management better than paying a percentage of rent?
Flat fee or percentage depends on your rent, what each quote leaves out, and which incentives you want your manager to have. Here is the break-even logic and a quick test for your own house.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Pricing & FeesDo I still pay management fees when my house is empty?
Whether a vacant month costs you a management fee depends on one clause. Here is how the three fee bases treat vacancy, what you still pay when the house is empty, and the wording that catches owners.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Pricing & FeesIs there a setup fee when I hire a property manager?
A setup fee is not universal, and it is not the only money you may pay upfront. Here is what it should cover, what a reserve and a rekey are instead, and how to judge whether it is fair.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Pricing & FeesHow much do property managers charge to find a new tenant?
The leasing fee is quoted as a share of a month, a full month or a flat amount. Here is how to turn any quote into a dollar figure for your house and see when it is taken.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Pricing & FeesDo property managers charge a separate lease renewal fee?
Some managers charge nothing at renewal, some a flat amount, some a share of a month. Here is where the fee lives in the agreement, what it should buy and how to judge it against a turnover.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Pricing & FeesDoes it cost anything to cancel property management?
Whether canceling costs anything depends on five clauses in the agreement. Here is what each one can charge you, how to read it before signing, and how to leave without paying for the privilege.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Pricing & FeesDo property managers add a markup to repair bills?
Some managers add a percentage to every repair invoice, some charge a flat coordination fee, and some include maintenance in the monthly fee. Here is how to check which one you are paying.
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