Initial inspection
Document condition, responsibility, safety issues and required work.
Unit turns
Apartment Turnover and Make-Ready Management in Texas
A vacant unit is a time-sensitive operating project. The goal is not simply to complete repairs, but to move from possession to a verified rent-ready condition without losing control of scope or cost.
What this means for ownership
Scope and scheduling
Prioritize long-lead items, approvals, vendors, cleaning and quality-control checkpoints.
Rent-ready verification
Confirm utilities, access, cleanliness, repairs, photos and leasing readiness.
Management principle: The software should support the operating process. It should not substitute for accurate records, timely decisions or accountable follow-through.
How Pro Plus approaches the assignment
- Establish property-specific responsibilities, approval limits and communication expectations.
- Use AppFolio-supported records for leasing, residents, accounting, maintenance and documents.
- Review exceptions such as delinquency, aged work orders, delayed turns and financial variance.
- Escalate material issues with enough context for ownership to make an informed decision.
Information owners should expect
- Occupancy, leasing and renewal activity.
- Collections, balances and delinquency follow-up.
- Open maintenance, unit turns and vendor activity.
- Financial statements, supporting records and known upcoming needs.
Frequently asked questions
What does apartment turnover and make-ready include?
The scope depends on the property and agreement, but it can include leasing, resident communication, maintenance coordination, collections, accounting records, reporting and operational oversight.
How does Pro Plus keep owners informed?
Pro Plus uses property-level records and reporting to communicate material exceptions, approvals, occupancy issues, delinquency, maintenance activity and financial results.
Does Pro Plus use property-management software?
Yes. Pro Plus uses AppFolio to organize accounting, leasing, resident records, work orders, documents, portals and owner reporting.
Can Pro Plus help with a management transition?
Yes. A transition plan can address leases, deposits, balances, keys, vendor records, open work orders, resident communication and accounting cutover.
Build a clearer operating plan for your apartment property
Tell us about the property, current management structure, operating concerns and ownership objectives. We will use that information to evaluate the assignment and proposal scope.