W.A. Krauss & Co. is a full service property management company.  We understand that you want a maxim profit from your investment property and we will help you realize that goal by keeping your property rented, to a good tenant at top rents, while keeping costs to a minimum.  Our goal is to insure that you gain the highest return on your investment with the least amount of headaches.

• Preparing vacant properties for occupancy by quickly performing any cleaning or minor repairs that may be necessary.

• Placing advertising in online resources, our website and working with relocation companies

• Showing the property.  We responding quickly to inquiries from prospective residents.

• Resident selection.  We provide thorough screenings of residents (i.e.: credit checks, verification of employment, references from past landlords)

• Briefing the resident of the rental agreement, expected conduct and care of the unit.

• Deposit.  We collect  in advance a large security deposit in the form of a cashiers check from the resident when they sign the rental agreement.

• Inspections.  We provide a detailed inspection report prior to a new resident occupying  the property.  The condition of the unit will be compared to this written record upon the resident vacating the property.

• Security deposit reconciliation upon resident vacating the property.   We promptly return the security deposit within legal guidelines with a complete accounting of any charges against the original amount. 

• Aggressive rent collection policies.  Residents are served 3-day notices if rent is not received by the 5th.

• Timely rent increases.  Rents are periodically reviewed and increased as the market and city ordinances allow.

• Supervision of maintenance crews.  We use reliable workmen who perform repairs quickly and at reasonable rates.

• Prompt handling of emergency calls and maintenance requests - 7 days a week service.

• Periodic inspections.  We want to know that the resident is abiding by the rental agreement and maintaining your property.

• Payment of mortgage, property tax, insurance, as requested.

• Monthly accounting statements.  Separate computer printouts for each property you own.