Mopper Property Management - Savannah, GA

Renting Savannah to the World

Owner Resources

  1. ESTABLISH MARKET RENT
    1. Evaluate the rental value of your investment based on comparable rental properties so that you can optimize your income potential
    2. Confirm with Owner the amount of rent to be charged to the tenant
  2. ADVERTISE
    1. Print
    2. Internet
    3. Yard signs
    4. Referrals from Engel & Völkers real estate agents, our owners, and our tenants
  3. APPLICATION
    1. Run credit report (on-line) – if borderline, we request co-signer (or additional security)
    2. Run criminal history report (on-line) that includes Sex Offender List
    3. Run Evictions Report
    4. Verify previous Landlord experience
    5. Verify employment and income
  4. LEASE CLOSING
    1. Prepare Lease – All leases are 12 months unless special circumstances that you approve
    2. Thoroughly explain lease terms to tenant
    3. Collect 1st month’s rent, security deposit and pet deposit (if applicable)
  5. PROPERTY SURVEYS
    1. An initial move-in inspection is done to document the condition of the property with the tenant.
    2. A letter is sent 90 days prior to expiration date of lease to determine lease renewal
    3. Anytime maintenance is performed, the Vendor will report any problems he observes
    4. Unscheduled “ride-by” when Management is in the neighborhood
  6. RENT COLLECTION
    1. Rent is due by 5pm on the 5th of every month. After that, late fees are assessed
    2. All tenants with outstanding rent on the 5th are given a demand notice on the first business day after the 5th
    3. Dispossessory Warrants are filed on tenants who have outstanding rent on the 10th unless arrangements are made for payment
    4. If eviction becomes necessary, we handle the entire process – you will always be kept informed during the eviction process.
    5. Cost of collection fees are charged to the owner
    6. We handle NSF checks
  7. OWNER DISTRIBUTIONS
    1. Owner distributions are submitted by EPay by the 15th of every month. Rent collections after the 15th of the month will be submitted the following month.
  8. MAINTENANCE
    1. Our leverage and experience with vendors ensures that you receive maximum value for your maintenance dollar
    2. Tenants are required to put all non-emergency requests in writing
    3. Emergency requests are received 24/7 and a vendor/contractor is paged if after hours
    4. Owner is charged for routine maintenance in the exact amount of the invoice from the Vendor – there are no additional charges from the Management Company
    5. Owner is notified of all repairs over $300.00 – unless there is an emergency and/or danger to the tenant or property.
  9. ACCOUNTING
    1. Monthly statements
    2. Year-end statements -your tax accountant will love us!
    3. IRS Form 1099 mailed in January