Management Services

Evaluate Properties

With our extensive knowledge of the Shreveport/ Bossier rental market, we will help investors determine optimal rates for properties to allow quick leasing and maximize return on investment.

Market Property

  • Prepare property for rent
  • Internet advertisement: website (http://www.portcityrealty.org) and social media
  • Advertise with signs, flyers, and referral program
  • Meet prospective tenants for showings throughout the week and weekend
  • Guide prospective tenants through application process

Resident Screening and Selection

  • Perform a background check to verify identity, income, credit history, and rental history
  • Grade tenants according to pre-defined tenant criteria
  • Decide which tenants meet our standards

Tenant Move In

  • Review lease guidelines with tenant regarding rental payment terms and property maintenance
  • Perform detailed move in inspection with tenant
  • Collect first months rent and security deposit

Rent Collection

  • Receiving rent
  • Collecting late payments
  • Distribute collected funds (direct deposit or check)

Evictions

  • Filing relevant paperwork to initiate and complete an unlawful detainer action
  • Representing investor in court
  • Coordinating with law enforcement to remove tenant and tenants possessions from unit

Financial Reporting

  • Provide annual reporting, structured for tax purposes as well as required tax documents including a 1099 form
  • Provide easy to read monthly cash-flow statements that offer a detailed breakdown of income and itemized expenses

Maintenance and Repairs

  • Provide and oversee an in-house maintenance crew
  • Establish a preventative maintenance policy to identify and deal with repair needs
  • Provide a network of contractors who have been vetted for good pricing and quality work that is up to code.
  • Assign jobs to different parties based on who will do the best job for the best price.
  • Maintain and monitor a 24 hour emergency repair hot-line
  • Discuss with owner any repair totaling more than $250.

Tenant Move Out

  • Inspect unit and fill out a report on the property's condition when tenants moves out
  • Provide tenants with a copy as well as estimated damages
  • Return the balance of the security deposit to tenants
  • Forward any eligible portion of tenant’s deposit to investor
  • Clean unit and perform and needed repairs or upgrades
  • Re-key the locks
  • Put the property back on the market for rent