How Much Does Property Management Cost in North Alabama?

One of the most common questions we hear from North Alabama landlords: "How much does property management cost?"

The honest answer is: it depends. Not just on the management fee, but on every additional charge a company layers in throughout the year.

The Standard Fee Structure

Most North Alabama property management companies charge a monthly management fee between 8% and 12% of monthly rent. At first glance, that feels comparable across companies. But the real cost difference shows up in the ancillary fees.

Fees That Add Up

Here are fees many management companies charge that you should ask about before signing:

Leasing fee: Typically 50–100% of one month's rent ($1,000–$2,000+) every time a new tenant is placed. Lease renewal fee: $150–$400 charged every year when an existing tenant renews. Inspection fee: $75–$150 per inspection, sometimes billed separately from management. Maintenance markup: 10–20% added on top of every contractor invoice. Setup / onboarding fee: $200–$500 just to get started. Move-out fee: Billed for conducting the move-out inspection.

A Real-World Comparison

Take a property renting at $1,400/month. With a typical management company you might pay $1,680 in management fees, $1,400 for leasing, $300 for renewal in Year 2, $300 for inspections, and $150 in maintenance markups — totaling over $3,800 in Year 1.

With Property Management Consultants: $1,680 in management + $250 leasing fee = $1,930. The difference is over $1,600 annually — on a single property.

Property Management Consultants' Approach

We charge $250 once when we place a tenant and 10% monthly. That's it. No renewal fees, no inspection fees, no maintenance markups. We built our pricing to be something you can explain to your spouse in one sentence.

Use our Net Income Calculator to see exactly what you'd keep with Property Management Consultants versus a typical competitor.