Quick answer for San Bernardino rental owners
San Bernardino rental owners should compare property management pricing as a complete service package, not just a monthly percentage. Leasing support, renewals, inspections, maintenance coordination, owner reporting, and included protections can all affect the overall value of a management plan.
Management plans at a glance
Essential
7%
of rent collected
$175 monthly minimum
- $795 tenant placement
- $250 lease renewal
- Property condition inspections available separately
- Full-service day-to-day management
Recommended
Protected
8.5%
of rent collected
$195 monthly minimum
- $665 tenant placement
- $250 lease renewal
- One annual property condition inspection included
- Money-Back Guarantee up to 3 months
- 12-Month Tenant Replacement Guarantee
- Pet Damage Protection up to $1,000
- Eviction Protection up to $3,000
Priority
10%
of rent collected
$250 monthly minimum
- $395 tenant placement
- Lease renewals included
- Two annual property condition inspections included
- Money-Back Guarantee up to 3 months
- 12-Month Tenant Replacement Guarantee
- Pet Damage Protection up to $1,000
- Eviction Protection up to $5,000
Why the monthly minimum matters in San Bernardino
San Bernardino rents can vary widely by property type and neighborhood. On lower-rent units, the monthly minimum may control the actual management charge even when the advertised percentage is lower. Owners should model the expected fee using the property’s real rent rather than the percentage alone.
For a $2,000 monthly rental, 7% equals $140, so Compass’s $175 Essential minimum would apply. Protected at 8.5% equals $170, below its $195 minimum. Priority at 10% equals $200, below its $250 minimum. This is exactly why minimums belong in the comparison.
Seven fees and terms to compare
- Monthly management percentage and minimum
- Tenant-placement or leasing fee
- Lease-renewal fee
- Inspection frequency and cost
- Maintenance markups or coordination charges
- Owner communication and reporting
- Included services and protection options
Why leasing costs matter
A company with a lower monthly rate can still cost more in a turnover year if its tenant-placement fee is substantially higher. Owners should compare at least two scenarios: a stable year with no turnover and a turnover year with a new tenant, inspection work, and a lease renewal or new lease.
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Why inspections matter
Property condition inspections can help identify visible maintenance concerns and document how the property is being maintained during the tenancy. Ask whether inspections are included, how often they occur, and what documentation the owner receives afterward.
Questions to ask before signing
- What is the real monthly charge at my property’s rent?
- What will I pay when a new tenant is placed?
- What will I pay at renewal?
- How often is the property inspected?
- How are maintenance vendors selected and billed?
- What happens during an emergency?
- How often will I receive owner updates and reporting?
- Are any guarantees included, and what are their eligibility rules?
Get a property-specific comparison
If you own a rental in San Bernardino, Compass can review market rent and explain the management options that fit the property. A property-specific comparison is more useful than choosing a plan from percentage alone.
Compass’s operating focus
Clear communication. Smart maintenance. Property management that protects and follows through. Compass focuses on long-term property management with careful tenant screening, documented property condition, responsive maintenance coordination, and consistent owner communication.
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