Golden Rule Real Estate and Property Management
Gainesville Property Management Services
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Golden Rule Real Estate & Property Management offers full-service residential property management across Gainesville, Alachua County, and immediate surrounding areas.
Whether you’re renting out your first property or managing a growing portfolio, Golden Rule handles everything for a simple 10% monthly management fee, so you can enjoy the returns without the stress.
Our Property Management Model
Tired of being nickel and dimed on your own investment homes? With our property management services, you don’t need to put up with it anymore! For 10%/month we will eliminate all of your headaches by ensuring that your investment is protected.
We will market your home, find qualified tenants, write all leases, manage move-ins, schedule routine maintenance and much more. We also believe in swift payment turnarounds for our clients, so you will receive your tenant’s rent payments by the 10th of every month!
Why Gainesville Landlords Choose Golden Rule
⭐ 70–80% tenant retention rate
Nearly double the market average of 48%, which means fewer vacancies and more consistent income.
⭐ Only 6 evictions in over a decade
Our rigorous tenant screening protects your property and your bottom line.
⭐ Detailed quarterly or bi-annual inspections
Every inspection includes a 20-30-page report and 100-150 photos so you always know the condition of your property.
⭐ Maximum rental exposure
We list on MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com, Apartment Finder, and more. One of the few Gainesville property managers that pays a premium to list on Realtor.com.
⭐ All-inclusive leasing fee
No surprise add-ons. Marketing, tenant screening, lease writing, move-in inspection, and rent deposited to you by the 10th every month.
⭐ 20+ years of construction experience
We understand your property’s structure, enabling smarter maintenance decisions and better vendor oversight.
Property Management Fee Structure
We believe property owners deserve to know exactly what they’re paying for. Our fee structure is straightforward—no nickel-and-diming, no surprise charges. Our all-inclusive leasing fee means you get full service without the guesswork.
| Service | Fee | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Management | 10%/Month (while home is leased) | Rent collection, maintenance coordination, owner disbursements by the 10th, tenant communication |
| Leasing Fee | Equal to 1 Month’s Rent (paid when the home is rented to new tenants) | Marketing on MLS and additional rental platforms, tenant screening, lease drafting, move-in inspection, and any outside commission to other realtors for finding tenants—all inclusive |
| Evictions | $150 (plus cost of court fees at cost) | Full eviction coordination and court filing management |
| Maintenance | 10% Mark Up | Vendor sourcing, scheduling, quality oversight, owner approval for larger repairs |
| Lease Renewals | $200 | Lease review, market rent analysis, renewal negotiation, updated lease execution |
| Bi-Annual Inspections | $75 (includes a 20–30 page report) | 1–2 hour inspection, 100–150 photo documentation, 20–30 page written report |
Our Property Management Services
We’ll help you get the largest return on your property investment by reducing your management costs. Learn more about our property management fee structure.
Rental Evaluation
Golden Rule will give you a free comprehensive market analysis for your rental to help determine the current rental value of your property. We will also pin point any maintenance that will be needed prior to listing the home.
Activity Report
We will keep you advised of the activity on your property through emailed updates.
Monthly Statements & Distributions
We offer computerized bookkeeping and send your property’s monthly cash flow statement electronically. We can also wire your rental proceeds directly to your account. You can access your account online to view cash flow statements, work order history and see copies of paid bills.
Tenant's Renewal of Lease or Vacating Property
90 days prior to your tenant's lease ending we will advise you on the current market rental rate for the property and work towards negotiating a renewal lease with your tenant.
Maintaining the Property
With our knowledge of construction and remodeling we are prepared to keep your home in excellent condition. We will ensure that the best subcontractors are used to maintain your home and for a reasonable price.
Marketing
Your property will be professionally photographed and those photos will be used in all advertising. Your rentals ad will be placed on multiple sites including Gainesville MLS, Buildium.com, Craigslist, realtor.com and many more.
Rent Payment
We require all of the tenants to use our EFT payment system at no extra charge to you or them. This allows us to get you your payments quickly.
Tenant Selection and Screening
Tenant selection is one of the most important services we offer. We know the value of a good tenant. We use a top-notch third-party screening company to screen the applicants. The criteria for screening the tenants includes a national credit check to ensure that they have good credit, a criminal background check showing no felony records and an eviction search showing no prior evictions. We verify their previous mortgage or rental history and their income through most recent pay stubs or tax returns for those self employed or retired.
Inspections
Inspecting the property on a regular basis is one of the most important things we do to protect your investment. We do an initial inspection upon the start of our management, and then we do annual inspections thereafter. We will make you aware of any deferred maintenance that might need to be done.
Our Property Management Services
Our full-service property management covers everything from tenant marketing and placement to lease drafting, move-in and move-out inspections, monthly rent collection, maintenance coordination, bi-annual property inspections with detailed photo reports, lease renewals, and eviction management if needed. You receive your rent disbursement by the 10th of every month. Golden Rule also offers HOA and community association management for boards and association officers throughout North Central Florida.
Golden Rule charges 10% of the monthly rent for ongoing management, only when your home is leased. Our leasing fee is equal to one month’s rent and is all-inclusive, covering marketing across MLS and multiple rental platforms, tenant screening, lease writing, and move-in inspection. See our full fee structure above.
We use a third-party screening company to run credit checks, criminal background checks, eviction history checks, income verification, and rental history checks on every applicant. Our screening standards have resulted in a 70–80% tenant retention rate, nearly double the market average, and only 6 evictions in over a decade of operation.
You’ll have online account access to view cash flow statements, work order history, and copies of paid bills at any time. We also conduct inspections that produce a 20-30-page report with 100-150 photos, so you always have a detailed, documented picture of your property’s condition.
We manage residential rental properties throughout Gainesville, Alachua County, and immediate surrounding areas.
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