Property management FAQ

Questions and answers

How much does property management cost in Greenville, SC?

Most Greenville managers charge 8–12% of collected rent plus about one month's rent to place a tenant. Plenteous charges a flat $115 per month per door, $500 for tenant placement, and $250 for a lease renewal. There is no fee while a property is vacant.

Why do you charge a flat fee instead of a percentage?

Managing a single-family rental takes the same work whether rent is $1,200 or $2,800 — the same screening, renewals, and maintenance calls. A percentage charges you more for identical work as rent rises. We are owners ourselves, so we priced it the way we would want to be charged.

What is included in the monthly management fee?

Marketing and showings, tenant screening, lease enforcement, rent collection, monthly ACH disbursement with an itemized statement, maintenance coordination, routine inspections, and renewal handling. Repairs are billed per job and shown line by line.

Are there hidden fees?

No. There is no technology or portal fee, no inspection fee, no advertising fee, no setup or onboarding fee, and no vacancy fee. If it is not on the pricing page, we do not charge it.

What is your tenant placement fee?

$500 flat. The industry default in Greenville is one full month's rent — on a $2,000 home that's $2,000 every time a tenant turns over. A flat $500 keeps the placement cost honest regardless of rent and removes the incentive to churn tenants.

What is your lease renewal fee?

$250 flat. Most Greenville managers charge $300–$500 per renewal, and some charge a percentage of the new rent. Renewing is almost always cheaper for an owner than turning a unit, so we keep the fee low to make renewals the path of least resistance for everyone.

What hidden property management fees should I watch for elsewhere?

When you compare quotes, ask for: leasing fee structure, renewal fee structure, maintenance markup percentage, vacancy fee, technology/portal fee, inspection fee, advertising fee, and setup/onboarding fee. Any manager who won't itemize these in writing is the answer to your question.

How fast do you lease a property?

It depends on price, condition, and season — a well-priced, rent-ready home in Greenville leases far faster than one that needs work or is priced above comps. We give you a realistic window for your specific address in the rental analysis instead of a blanket promise.

What areas do you serve?

We manage rentals in Greenville, Greer, Simpsonville, Mauldin, Taylors, Travelers Rest, Easley, and the surrounding Upstate. Our office is at 3215 Old Buncombe Rd in Greenville.

Do you allow pets?

That is the owner's call, and we will give you a recommendation. Allowing pets widens the applicant pool meaningfully in the Upstate and usually shortens vacancy; when pets are allowed we handle pet screening, pet rent or deposits, and lease terms covering damage. Assistance animals are not pets under fair housing law and cannot be refused or charged for.

How do you screen tenants?

Credit, income verification at roughly 3x rent, employment verification, prior landlord references, and criminal and eviction searches. Every applicant is measured against the same written standard, consistent with fair housing law.

Do you manage short-term rentals as well as long-term?

Yes, and we own both. If your property earns more furnished and nightly than on an annual lease, we will tell you and run it that way. Most managers only do one, so their recommendation is decided before they see your property.

Do you use in-house maintenance crews?

Yes. Our own technicians handle electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and unit turns, which is about 95% of the work orders we see. We do not mark up in-house labor or parts; you pay the itemized cost shown on your statement. When a job genuinely needs a third-party specialist, we add 10% to that vendor's invoice for sourcing, scheduling, supervision, and warranty follow-up. Our own properties get no priority in the repair queue.

How many properties do you manage?

We manage 175+ doors across Greenville County and the surrounding Upstate — long-term and short-term, our own and for other owners. 144 of them we own ourselves. Every policy on this site is one we already apply to our own portfolio.

Do you charge a fee while my property is vacant?

No. The $115 monthly fee is charged only in months rent is collected. If the unit is vacant, or a tenant does not pay, you owe nothing for that month.

What happens if a tenant you placed has to be evicted?

We run the eviction at no charge to you and handle it in-house without outside counsel in the ordinary course, so there is no legal bill. If a tenant we placed is evicted or leaves without paying the lease-break fee within the first twelve months, we find your next tenant with no placement fee. Tenants you inherited from self-managing or from a prior manager are $699 flat for an uncontested eviction.

Is there an owner approval limit for repairs?

Yes. Routine repairs below the threshold in your agreement proceed so residents are not left waiting; anything above it comes to you with the scope and cost first. Genuine emergencies are handled immediately and reported the same day.

How and when do I get paid?

Rent is disbursed monthly by ACH once funds clear, with an itemized statement showing income, repairs, and fees. Year-end reporting is provided for your tax preparer.

How long is your management agreement?

There is no term contract. You can leave with thirty days' written notice, at any time, for any reason, with no penalty. We keep owners by doing the work, not with a termination clause. The full terms are on our guarantees page.

What happens if a tenant stops paying?

We follow South Carolina's notice process immediately rather than letting arrears build, keep you informed at each step, and file for eviction when that becomes the right call. Court costs and attorney fees are owner expenses; our time managing the process is not billed separately.

Do you handle inspections?

Yes, and routine inspections are included at no extra charge. We document condition with photos at move-in, periodically during tenancy, and at move-out.

Do I need to be local to use Plenteous?

No. A meaningful share of Upstate rental owners live out of state. Everything from approvals to statements happens remotely, and our crews are the boots on the ground.

Can you take over a property that already has a tenant?

Yes. We assume the existing lease, collect the deposit and records from your prior manager or from you, introduce ourselves to the resident, and set up rent collection. There is no onboarding fee.

What if I would rather sell than keep renting?

We buy houses in the Upstate through our acquisitions arm, occupied or vacant, in any condition. If renting is not right for your property, we will make an offer instead of pushing a management agreement. Read our rent or sell decision guide for the five numbers that actually settle the question. Read our rent or sell decision guide.