Bay Area Property Management that leases faster and maximizes rental income.

How long does it take to find a tenant?

It depends on pricing and demand, but most homes lease faster when they are priced correctly and marketed well. We guide you to the right price and run the process to keep momentum. On average, we find and place a tenant in 21 days once listed.

Do I need to be present for showings?

No. We coordinate the tours and handle renter communication. Our professional real estate agents are trained to handle the tours.

Do I get final approval on the tenant?

Yes. You review applicants in your owner portal and choose the most qualified tenant.

What does screening include?

We screen applicants to verify identity and evaluate credit, background, and ability to pay. The goal is to reduce risk and help you choose confidently.

What happens after move-in?

If you want ongoing support, we can help with tenant communication, repairs coordination, renewals, and turnover when a tenant moves out.

What if something goes wrong with the tenant?

Issues are rare, and our numbers reflect that. We maintain a ~1% delinquency rate that is significantly below industry norms and a 0.36% eviction rate driven by quality screening and proactive management. If a problem does come up, we guide you through the right escalation steps, starting with documented communication and clear next actions, so you follow a structured, compliant process and reach resolution as quickly as possible.

What do I need to do to prepare my property?

To prepare your property for showings, remove any existing Zillow listing, install a lockbox and share access details, complete major repairs, and make sure the home is clean and show-ready.

Can I list my property before it's vacant?

Yes. This is called pre-leasing, and you can list before the home is vacant once you've set up a lockbox, uploaded your own photos, provided property details, and received consent from current occupants to allow showings.

Is the leasing service really free upfront?

Yes. You don't pay anything upfront, and you only pay once a tenant signs the lease.

If I want a fully passive solution, do you have that?

Yes. If you want to take a hands-off approach, we can handle everything for you with our Smart Autopilot options that handles the entire tenant placement process for you. We optimize for the highest possible rent and pick the highest quality tenant for you.

Can I upgrade to full-service property management anytime?

Yes. You can upgrade to Doorstead Manage at any time, including at lease signing (or even after we've placed a tenant).