Question 1

What does a property manager actually do?

Accepted Answer

They handle the day-to-day of owning a rental: marketing vacancies, screening tenants, collecting rent, coordinating maintenance, and reporting on the numbers, so you stay hands-off while the asset performs.

Question 2

How does tenant screening work?

Accepted Answer

A screening pro runs credit, background and rental-history checks against criteria you set, then gives you a clear recommendation. You always make the final call on who to place.

Question 3

Who is responsible for maintenance, landlord or tenant?

Accepted Answer

Generally the landlord covers structural repairs, systems and habitability, while tenants handle minor upkeep and any damage they cause. Your lease defines the line, which is why lease management matters.

Question 4

What does property management typically cost?

Accepted Answer

Most full-service property managers charge 8 to 12 percent of monthly rent, sometimes with a setup or leasing fee. Every pro you are matched with quotes upfront, so you compare on real numbers.

Question 5

How do I work out the ROI on a rental?

Accepted Answer

Take your annual rental income, subtract operating costs (management, maintenance, taxes, insurance, vacancy), then divide by what you have invested. The pros in the network can model this with you.

Question 6

Are the pros really vetted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every professional in the network is licensed, insured and background-checked before they can take work through PropertyGroup. Your information stays private and is never shared.