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Services for Owners

Property management is available throughout Manatee and Sarasota Counties. From the first walkthrough to the day a tenant moves out, here’s exactly what we handle for you.

Who this is for

Owners at every stage of renting property

Some owners come to us with one rental and a lot of questions. Others hand over a portfolio they no longer have time to run day to day. Both get the same organized process.
  • Individual owners renting out a single property
  • Accidental landlords who inherited or unexpectedly kept a property
  • Owners who live outside Manatee or Sarasota Counties, or out of state
  • Investors adding a rental to a growing portfolio
  • Owners with multiple properties who want one point of contact
  • Owners ready to stop self-managing and hand off the day-to-day

Getting started

From first walkthrough to a signed lease

Onboarding is where we get to know your property and set it up to perform. Here's the sequence, start to finish.
  1. 1

    Onboarding & property assessment

    We walk the property, review your goals, and outline what to expect before anything is marketed — so there are no surprises.

  2. 2

    Rental pricing

    A rental-market analysis grounded in comparable rentals, property condition, and current demand shapes a realistic price recommendation. We don't publish flat fees — request a customized property-management proposal and we'll walk through pricing for your property directly.

  3. 3

    Preparing the property for rent

    We recommend rent-ready steps — repairs, cleaning, cosmetic updates — so the property shows well and holds up under normal wear.

  4. 4

    Marketing & showing coordination

    Professional listing exposure and coordinated showings put the property in front of qualified prospects quickly.

  5. 5

    Applicant screening & lease administration

    Every applicant is evaluated against the same consistent, written qualification criteria in compliance with Fair Housing laws, then the lease is prepared and administered.

  6. 6

    Move-in & rent collection

    Move-in documentation is completed, keys are handed over, and rent collection begins through the secure Tenant portal.

Once a tenant is in place

Ongoing management, handled

A signed lease is the beginning, not the finish line. Here's what continues for as long as we manage your property.
  • Maintenance coordinationRepair requests are triaged and coordinated with a reliable vendor network. Emergencies follow a documented emergency-maintenance coordination process.
  • Property evaluationsPeriodic evaluations help confirm the property is being cared for and catch issues early.
  • Owner statements & reportingStatements and reporting are available anytime through your secure AppFolio Owner portal.
  • Lease renewalsWe review market conditions and tenancy history ahead of each lease expiration and manage the renewal conversation.
  • Move-out coordinationMove-out inspections, security-deposit documentation, and turnover are handled so the property is ready for what's next.
  • Ongoing communicationYou'll have a clear point of contact for questions about your property, your tenant, and your account — no chasing down updates.

Owner portal

Your statements and reporting, anytime

Legacy uses AppFolio for secure owner access. Log in to review statements and reporting whenever it's convenient for you.

AppFolio

Owner Login

Access your statements, reporting, and account details through the secure AppFolio Owner portal. Tenant access is also available below for reference.

Questions

Owner FAQ

I've never rented out a property before — can you help me start?
Absolutely. Many of our owners are first-time or 'accidental' landlords. We handle onboarding end to end: assessing the property, recommending any rent-ready steps, pricing it with a rental analysis, and marketing it to qualified applicants.
How do you screen applicants?
We apply consistent, written qualification criteria to every applicant in compliance with applicable Fair Housing laws. Screening is about applying the same standards fairly to everyone, not subjective judgments.
How and when do I get paid and see reporting?
Owners access statements and reporting through the secure AppFolio Owner portal. We'll review the reporting cadence and what's included as part of your management proposal.
Can I reach a real person about my property?
Yes. Local, responsive communication is central to how we work. You'll have a clear point of contact for questions about your property, tenants, and maintenance.

For owners

Let's put together a plan for your property

Request a customized property-management proposal, or start with a rental analysis to see how your property could be positioned.

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