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Full-Service Rental Management: What's Included

Understand exactly what full-service property management includes—from marketing and tenant placement to maintenance, rent collection, and financial reporting. A comprehensive breakdown of professional management services.

Updated January 2026

11 min read

"Full-service" property management means the manager handles everything needed to operate your rental property—from finding tenants to collecting rent to coordinating repairs. But what exactly does "everything" include? Understanding the components helps you evaluate services and ensure you're getting comprehensive coverage.

Marketing and Tenant Acquisition

Professional photography and virtual tours

Compelling listing descriptions

Multi-platform listing syndication

Market analysis and pricing optimization

Showing coordination and tours

Inquiry response and follow-up

Tenant Screening

Comprehensive screening includes credit report analysis, background and criminal checks (per California law), income and employment verification, rental history verification, and reference checks. All screening complies with fair housing requirements.

Lease Administration

California-compliant lease preparation, required disclosure documents, move-in inspections and documentation, lease renewals and rent increase notices, and move-out inspections and security deposit handling.

Rent Collection

Online payment processing, automatic payment reminders, late fee enforcement, delinquency follow-up, and eviction coordination when necessary.

Maintenance Management

24/7 emergency response, routine repair coordination, vendor management and oversight, preventive maintenance programs, and quality control and follow-up.

What to Watch For

Not all "full-service" management is equal. When evaluating managers, clarify whether tenant placement is included or charged separately (leasing fees), whether lease renewals incur additional charges, how maintenance is billed (markup or pass-through), what financial reporting is provided, and whether there are any hidden or situational fees.

True Full-Service: The best full-service managers provide comprehensive coverage with transparent, predictable pricing. Everything described above should be included in your management fee—without surprise charges for standard services.

Full-service property management transforms rental ownership from an active job into a passive investment. Understanding what's included helps you find the right partner and ensures you receive the comprehensive service your property deserves.