Owner article
Fowler publishes a 10% monthly management fee based on collected rent and a $250 lease-renewal fee, while tenant placement and maintenance markup are $0. A separate onboarding fee applies; ask Fowler for the current amount before signing a management agreement. The right fit still depends on the property, its condition, current lease status, and the work already in motion.
What to have on hand
- Published monthly fee and how it is calculated
- Any separate placement, renewal, or maintenance charges
- What owner reporting and maintenance coordination include
- How a current lease, vacancy, or handoff affects the work
Three things to consider
Start with what the management fee includes
Ask how leasing, resident communication, maintenance coordination, reporting, renewals, and turns are handled. A fee comparison is only useful when the day-to-day work and decision points are visible.
Compare the full agreement—not just the monthly rate
Before deciding, ask about placement, renewal, maintenance, inspection, advertising, coordination, and reporting charges. Fowler makes its published fee structure available so owners can have that comparison before a property-specific conversation.
Bring the property context to the review
The property address, current lease or vacancy status, access, condition, and management setup determine what a practical operating plan needs to cover. A short review can clarify the right next decision without a long intake.