Build-to-Rent (BTR) Property Management

Purpose-built single-family rental communities need different operations than scattered one-off homes. Pro Plus Realtors supports BTR developers and investors with lease-up execution, resident experience, maintenance coordination, and portfolio-grade reporting—powered by AppFolio for visibility and control.

  • Lease-up support: pricing strategy, marketing, tours, and tenant screening
  • Operations: work orders, vendor coordination, turns, inspections
  • Resident retention: renewals, communication, and service standards
  • Owner reporting: clean monthly statements and performance visibility
BTR Operations

What makes BTR management different

BTR communities behave more like a neighborhood “asset” than a handful of rentals. The best results come from tight leasing coordination, consistent maintenance standards, and repeatable turns.

Lease-Up Execution

Fast occupancy depends on lead response speed, clean tours, clear move-in standards, and disciplined follow-up.

Turns & Quality Control

Standardized turn scopes, vendor scheduling, and inspections reduce vacancy days and protect construction finishes.

Resident Experience

BTR tenants expect “community-level” service. Consistent comms and fast resolution protect renewals and reviews.

Portfolio Reporting

Institutional owners want clean, repeatable reporting: KPIs, delinquency, make-ready velocity, and cost controls.

Selection Criteria

What BTR owners and institutional groups look for in a property management partner

When developers and institutional owners evaluate local property management, they’re usually focused on risk reduction, consistency, tenant retention, and operational control. Here are the factors that typically decide who wins the contract.

Reliability & Consistency

High-quality work delivered on time, every time—backed by trained teams and quality control—to prevent tenant complaints and turnover.

Competitive Pricing & Transparency

Clear, upfront pricing with no surprises. Ability to bid fairly, show scope, and offer volume pricing for ongoing partnership.

Communication & Responsiveness

Proactive updates, fast response (especially emergencies), and clear expectations. Real-time tracking is a major plus.

Proven Track Record

Demonstrated experience with rentals and community-scale operations—references, vendor performance history, and repeatable process.

Licensing, Insurance & Compliance

Proper licensing, liability and workers’ comp coverage, and documented compliance—critical for institutional risk standards.

BTR Pain Points + Customization

Understanding lease-up pressure, high resident expectations, amenities, and turns—then tailoring operations to your asset strategy.

Long-Term Partnership Potential

Flexibility, scalability, and relationship mindset—priority service, consistent staffing, and better terms as the portfolio grows.

Technology & Innovation (AppFolio)

Institutional groups value automation and visibility. We run operations through AppFolio: online leasing workflows, tenant screening, work order tracking, vendor coordination, owner statements, and reporting that scales.

How we run BTR operations: We combine field execution (turns, make-ready, inspections) with AppFolio-backed workflows so ownership gets clarity: response times, open work orders, turn speed, spend by category, delinquency, and monthly performance—all in one system.
Operating Model

How we help at each stage

Whether you’re leasing up a new community or stabilizing operations, the priorities shift. Here’s how we support each phase.

Phase Primary Goals How Pro Plus Realtors Helps
Pre-Lease / Launch Brand setup, systems, turn standards Marketing plan, leasing workflow, application standards, vendor onboarding, inspection/turn checklists.
Lease-Up Speed to occupancy, conversion Lead response SOPs, tour scheduling, screening, lease execution, move-in process and documentation.
Stabilized Ops Retention, cost control, service levels Work order response, vendor dispatch, preventive checks, renewal strategy, resident communication cadence.
Portfolio Reporting Visibility, compliance, investor readiness AppFolio-backed reporting, monthly performance summaries, documentation, variance explanations when needed.
Build to Rent

Download our Build-to-Rent Operations Overview (PDF).

Want a proposal? Send us the community location, unit count, current occupancy, and target lease-up timeline. We’ll respond with an operations plan and pricing.
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Not a large community?

Many of our clients start with just a handful of homes in one neighborhood. The same systems we use for build-to-rent communities also benefit investors with 5–20 properties who want consistent operations, faster turns, and professional reporting.