Property Manager

$43,000 - $60,000/Yr

Land South Group - Lakeland, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Lakeland, FL

About the position

The Property Manager is actively involved in all functions that directly impact occupancy and the overall physical condition of the property. This role is crucial in establishing systems designed to support the goal of maximizing rental income, maintaining the asset for the owners, and ensuring clear accountability to the owners. As the Property Manager, your primary responsibility is the asset and the owner, with a dedicated team supporting you daily to assist with application processing, lease renewals, and maintenance coordination. This support ensures that you can effectively manage the portfolio and focus on the strategic aspects of property management. In terms of compensation, the position offers a base salary ranging from $45,000 to $52,000, depending on experience, along with a monthly commission based on a percentage of management fees collected. Additionally, there is a yearly bonus tied to the company's health and profitability, as well as the performance of the properties managed, including rents collected. The role involves onboarding new owners into the property management system, overseeing marketing efforts, managing vacancies, and conducting market research to ensure competitive positioning. The Property Manager will also handle tenancy management, which includes overseeing delinquencies, managing the non-payment notice process, and coordinating legal processes such as evictions. Regular communication with owners is essential, including quarterly written updates and responsive support for any inquiries or concerns. The role requires oversight of lease renewals and rent increases, ensuring that all processes are managed effectively and in alignment with market conditions. Maintenance management is another critical aspect of the role, where the Property Manager will work closely with the Assistant Property Manager and Maintenance Coordinator to address outstanding work orders and manage capital expenditure maintenance items. Quality control inspections before and after maintenance work are also part of the responsibilities, ensuring that properties are maintained to high standards. Leadership is a key component, as the Property Manager will develop working relationships with property owners, manage the internal team, and champion the company culture and values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functions impacting occupancy and physical condition of the property.
• Establish systems to maximize rental income and maintain asset accountability.
• Onboard new owners into the property management system.
• Manage marketing efforts and oversee vacancy management.
• Conduct market research and maintain owner communication regarding vacant units.
• Address and manage move-in concerns and tenancy management.
• Oversee delinquencies and manage the non-payment notice process.
• Coordinate legal processes and evictions as necessary.
• Review and report properties' financial and operational status to owners regularly.
• Manage lease renewals and rent increases, including negotiations and documentation.
• Conduct market analysis for rent pricing and tenant communication.
• Manage owner collections and coordinate with outside collections and tenant credit reporting.
• Assist with move-out inspections and quality control inspections before and after maintenance work.
• Prepare and distribute inspection reports to owners regarding findings.
• Work with maintenance teams on outstanding work orders and escalated maintenance issues.
• Lead weekly meetings with Assistant Property Managers and perform quarterly team evaluations.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in residential property management.
• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations and property leasing.
• Valid Driver's License.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching