How Much Does Property Management Cost?

The 8% covers all ongoing management — rent collection, maintenance coordination, tenant communication, quarterly inspections, financial reporting, lease renewals, and eviction protection. There are no add-on fees for these services. You pay one straightforward percentage and we handle the full tenant lifecycle.

Full-service management clients pay 50% of the first month's rent as a placement fee — a significant discount compared to the market standard. The fee is only charged when we successfully place a qualified, lease-signed tenant. There is no fee if we do not fill the vacancy.

Placement-only service — for owners who prefer to self-manage after a tenant is placed — is priced at 100% of the first month's rent. It includes professional photography, MLS and 30+ platform syndication, full tenant screening, California-compliant lease preparation, and move-in coordination.

No. Lifetime PM charges $0 in setup fees, $0 in cancellation fees, and $0 in management fees while your property is vacant. You only pay the monthly management fee when rent is actually collected. This aligns our incentives with yours: we are motivated to keep your property occupied with quality tenants.

No. We pass contractor costs through at actual rates with no markup. We maintain relationships with vetted, licensed contractors who provide competitive pricing across Placer and Sacramento counties.

For most owners, yes — and often by a significant margin. Self-managing landlords typically spend 5–10 hours per month on property tasks, and DIY vacancy periods frequently run 30–60 days versus our 14-day average. One bad tenant placement, a missed maintenance issue, or a Fair Housing compliance misstep can cost more than a full year of management fees. See our ROI calculator to run the numbers for your specific property.