Stop Chasing “Low Fees”
— Start Calculating True Costs.
What looks like a 5% deal can easily become 20% once the hidden fees start stacking up. It’s time to dig deeper.
Most investors are drawn in by what appears to be a “low fee” — usually 3% to 5% of rent. On the surface, it sounds like a great deal. But the truth is, that number is often just the tip of the iceberg.
Traditional property managers frequently make up the difference by tacking on fees for every possible service: marketing, lease renewals, office supplies, maintenance coordination, vendor markups, and even basic communication. These fees are buried in the fine print, disguised as “standard,” and rarely questioned.
To truly analyze your property management costs, you have to go beyond the percentage. Start by reviewing your year-end statements and adding up every charge. How much did you pay for lease-ups?
How often were you charged “admin” or “coordination” fees? How much more did you pay for maintenance due to manager markups? Once you run the numbers, it’s not uncommon to find that your actual costs exceeded 20% of total rents collected
—far more than the advertised fee.
Evaluating cost isn't about comparing percentages. It's about understanding the full scope of what you’re being charged for and whether it aligns with the actual performance of your property. Transparency and alignment matter more than a flashy low number.
Managers shouldn't make money by nickel-and-diming Investors.
At The Edge PM, we do pricing differently because we believe investors deserve clarity, consistency, and confidence in where their money is going. Instead of hiding behind confusing percentages and endless add-ons, we charge a straightforward flat rate —and we include everything you actually need to succeed. From lease-ups and renewals to maintenance coordination and reporting,
it’s all part of the package. No surprises. No games. Our model is built on alignment. We don’t earn more by charging you more—we earn more when your property performs. That’s why we negotiate vendor pricing up front, store materials in bulk to reduce costs, and use AI to eliminate inefficiencies.
You get better service, faster turns, and detailed breakdowns that show exactly where your money is going. In one real-world comparison, a previous manager’s “5%” fee ended up costing the owner over 20% once hidden charges were added. Under The Edge PM’s transparent model, that same property operated at a clean 10% all-in—saving thousands annually, while delivering better results across the board.
The Edge PM isn't just competitive. It's built to outperform. And now, you know exactly how to compare.
Start Expecting More
The difference between average and extraordinary starts with your expectations.