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Our Mission

  • To help create generational wealth by providing education, resources, and strategy for acquiring, holding, and disposing of real estate assets
  • To raise the standards for property management services by providing an exceptional experience for real estate investors and their tenants

Our Promise

  • To be your advocate in all dealings with tenants and vendors
  • To communicate promptly, transparently, and accurately
  • To be a great steward of your financial and real estate assets

Our Standards

  • 100% Respect, 100% Accurate, On Schedule, Within Budget

RENT READY CHECKLIST

We are committed to providing our residents with safe, clean, and properly maintained homes.

In order to comply with the Minnesota Covenants of Landlord Statute 504B.161 and Real Property Management standards, the below items must be completed before we will advertise and rent a property.

  • The property is professionally cleaned and free of trash and debris, inside and outside.
  • HVAC system to be in good operating condition, with a new filter installed.
  • All mechanical elements, including appliances, operate as designed.
  • Caulking in the kitchen and bathrooms shall be clean and free of mildew
  • The doors and locks are all functioning properly.
  • Windows must open, close, and lock properly, and window screens must be in good condition.

Full Rent-Ready Requirements

In order to comply with both internal and state rental housing requirements, including the Minnesota Warranty of Habitability Requirements, every property must meet the below list in order to be fully advertised and be ‘Rent-Ready’.

Requirements:

  1. Professionally cleaned to ‘Hotel Room Clean’ (See our Cleaning Specification).
  2. The carpet is professionally cleaned and looks fresh.
  3. All painted surfaces are fresh with no mismatched touch-up areas, and repainting must be done from corner to corner. (See our Painting Specification).
  4. All bedroom and bathroom windows must have blinds; all windows shall open and be unobstructed.
  5. No personal property or items in the unit. This includes furniture, knickknacks, toiletries, shower curtains, Kleenex boxes, kitchen or bathroom items, soap dispensers, pictures, etc.
  6. No lawn equipment, including mowers, tools, etc.
  7. The garage floor was swept. No exterior debris.
  8. No broken doors, broken cabinets, broken windows, broken glass, non-functioning egress windows/doors, or anything else broken
  9. Lawn cut and trimmed.
  10. Landscaping fresh and clean, Snow shoveled.
  11. Carbon monoxide detectors are installed within 10 feet of each bedroom. ONLY wall mounted, NO plug-in units.
  12. Smoke detector on each floor.
  13. Smoke detector in each bedroom.
  14. Patio sliding doors must have vertical blinds.
  15. All light bulbs working.
  16. Doors open & close smoothly, and doorstops are installed on all doors. Keys to all doors work properly.
  17. Bathroom caulking must be fresh and free of any mildew.
  18. All mechanical components work as designed. Includes HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, kitchen appliances, laundry appliances, sump pumps, water softeners, sprinkler systems, gas fireplaces, water filtration systems, etc.
  19. Safety railings are secure, with no trip hazards.
  20. If operational, wood-burning fireplace(s) shall be clean of debris and have a fireplace screen or heat-proof glass doors installed. If non-operational, the fireplace opening on the interior of the home shall be permanently sealed with an aesthetically pleasing material.

Recommendations:

  1. All windows (except basement windows) should have vertical or mini blinds.
  2. No draperies on windows
  3. All windows should have screens

This list is not meant to cover every make-ready required item, but it lists some of the most important and often overlooked.

WHY DO I LIST RPM AS ADDITIONAL INSURED?

One of the most important reasons landlords hire a property manager is to help limit exposure to and manage the inherent risk of owning rental property.

Often, questions arise as to why it’s important to add the property manager as Additional Insured on the Homeowner’s or Property Owner’s insurance policy.  Some of the key questions are addressed below.

Why should I list my Property Manager as Additional Insured on my Insurance Policy?

Experienced and well-informed management firms are increasingly requiring the property owner to add the Property Management Company as Additional Insured on the owner policy.  While often overlooked out of convenience or misinformation, it is a very important element of an overall risk management strategy not only for the property management company but also for the property owner.

What does “Additional Insured” mean?

The Additional Insured verbiage on a homeowner’s policy simply means that the coverage is extended not only to the owner of the property but also to the listed agent or Management Company.  Some insurance agents and property managers will confuse “Additional Insured” with “Additional Interest”.  They sound similar but are vastly different.  “Additional Interest” does not extend coverage but will simply notify the property manager of policy renewals, cancellations, or policy changes.

Another common misconception is that the Additional Insured verbiage will provide the property management firm with a financial interest in the property.  Unlike a mortgage holder, the property management company does not have, or want, a financial interest in the property but nevertheless has a very insurable interest from a premises liability standpoint such as personal injury on the premises.

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Why is adding the Property Manager as Additional Insured important to the property owner?

When a property manager is hired they take on almost all of the responsibilities as if they were the homeowner.  As such, if something were to go wrong, such as personal injury, the Property Manager is often the target, in place of the owner, of any resultant litigation.

For this reason, almost all reputable property management firms have a strong indemnification and hold harmless clause as part of their management agreement.  If the management company is properly listed as Additional Insured, the coverage will automatically be extended to both parties as needed.

In the worst of cases, if a major litigation claim takes place, it is likely that both Property Manager and Owner would be named as co-defendants.  Having the owner policy extended to both would create a unified defense, with one insurance company defending both, streamlining the defense process and significantly reducing total legal expenses for all for which the owner (or the insurance company) is ultimately responsible.

Why is the Additional Insured endorsement on the owner’s policy important to the Management Company?

Most Property Management firms carry General Liability Insurance as well as Professional Liability insurance which will offer protection from a financial loss caused by a mistake or wrongful act by the Management Firm.  However, these policies don’t provide protection against matters concerning the home itself.  This leaves the property manager vulnerable to claims regarding someone injuring themselves at the property, burglary, fire, water leaks, etc.  When coverage is effectively extended to the Property Manager through the Additional Insured endorsement, the problem is solved.

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Without the Additional Insured endorsement, the management company could be left to fend for itself and then seek reimbursement from the owner directly (or their insurance) for any losses under the indemnification clause. Needless to say, this alternative would be exponentially more expensive and time-consuming for all.

Are Insurance Companies willing to add the property manager to the owner’s policy as Additional Insured?

Most of the larger insurance companies understand that doing so is in their customer’s best interest and will add the property management firm upon request for little or no additional cost.  However, some of the smaller or specialized companies view adding a third party to the policy as taking on additional risk and refuse to do so.

While there may be some merit to their viewpoint, it can be argued that using a professional management company will reduce overall risk and that since the owner is indemnifying the management company, they would eventually be faced with a payout on behalf of their customer.   Accordingly, their total cost of a payout could be significantly reduced if they are in control of the claim from the beginning.

Helpful Tips for Setting Up Insurance For Your Rental Property:

  • Make sure that your Insurance Agent understands that you are requesting the Property Management Firm be added as “Additional Insured”, not merely “Additional Interest”.
  • Ask if there is an additional charge for the “Additional Insured” endorsement.  If there is you may want to shop around but remember that the overall cost-effectiveness of your policy may still be better even with an additional fee.
  • Ask your Insurance Agent if there are any other products their companies offer that may be useful to you, i.e., lost rent protection, upgraded commercial policy, etc.
  • If your property management company is contending that an Additional Insured endorsement on your policy is not important, carefully question their rationale and be sure you’ve contemplated the risk.

Disclaimer:  It is always recommended that you seek the advice of a local attorney to more about real estate laws and how they can impact you and your property.

OWNER'S MANUAL

Serving Minneapolis MN, and the Surrounding Areas

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How you benefit by working with us…

  • Own your Future with a well-managed real estate portfolio that generates passive cash flow and builds generational wealth.
  • Build Your Portfolio by investing in rental properties without lifting a finger.
  • Increase Your Cash Flow as we maximize your real estate investment and allow you to focus on your day job.
  • Build Generational Wealth with the highest standards in the market.  Our Wealth Optimizer will change your perception of what a REAL professional property manager can do for your rental investments.

We are located in Minneapolis and serve the entirety of the Twins City Metro area.

Contact us by completing the contact form below or scheduling a call HERE for a free assessment to see if we would be a good fit and to learn why we may be your best choice locally.

Why Choose Us?

Simply put... We are the best!

  • Since our inception, we have had:
    Zero Evictions of tenants we placed
    Zero Missed Payments from Tenants we placed
    Zero Pet Damage from pets we approved
  • A live person who will advocate for your interests when you call our office
  • Marketing strategy which maximizes exposure to A+ qualified tenants
  • $1,000 extra protection from pet damage
  • Quick rent deposits, days after your tenants pay
  • Competitive pricing that is aligned to your interests with a win-win approach
  • Peace of mind with less hassle

For new clients, we provide a one-year guarantee that you will generate more net operating income by using our services, or we will refund the difference from what you paid us and your previous manager.

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