Residential
Property Management

EquityTeam charges 5.9% of collected rent for single-family properties (minimum $99 per unit per month) and 8.9% of collected rent for multi-family properties (minimum $79 per unit per month). All pricing is published online with no hidden fees. Leasing fees are 59% of one month's rent for single-family and 69% for multi-family, with a $699 minimum. Lease renewals are $199.

EquityTeam's management fee includes full-service property management: tenant screening, leasing, rent collection, maintenance coordination, lease enforcement, monthly financial statements, year-end tax reporting, and 24/7 owner portal access. Owners also receive six service guarantees at no extra cost, including a 21-day leasing guarantee, 12-month tenant retention guarantee, and 48-hour response guarantee. Optional ET+ protection ($59/unit/month) adds rent guarantee, property protection, and eviction protection.

No, EquityTeam does not require a long-term contract. Owners can cancel at any time with no penalty. New clients are also protected by a 90-day risk-free guarantee — if you cancel within the first 90 days, EquityTeam refunds all management fees paid, no questions asked. This is unusual in the property management industry, where 1-year minimum contracts are standard.

EquityTeam's average days on market is 13 days, backed by a 21-day Leasing Guarantee. If a rent-ready property is not leased within 21 days, EquityTeam credits management fees until it is leased. Placed tenants are guaranteed for 12 months — if they leave early, the next leasing fee is prorated as a credit.

EquityTeam pays owner distributions every Friday via direct deposit. Most property management companies distribute funds between the 15th and 20th of the following month, which can mean a 4-6 week delay. Weekly distributions improve cash flow predictability for owners.

EquityTeam uses a 7-point tenant screening process: credit check, criminal background, eviction history, income verification, bank statement review, employment verification, and past landlord references. AI-powered document screening detects fake pay stubs, identity misrepresentation, and income fraud — protections most companies don't offer. Pet screening is also performed on all animals.

EquityTeam handles most maintenance with internal technicians, which improves quality control and accountability. A dedicated Property Service Manager oversees every repair, turn, and project, acting in the property's best long-term interest — not just executing whatever the owner or tenant requests. Labor rates are guaranteed to be 10% below retail or EquityTeam credits the difference plus 10% of the difference. Vendors used on larger projects are managed to scope, timeline, and budget.

If a tenant stops paying rent, EquityTeam initiates collections immediately, followed by the eviction process if necessary. Owners enrolled in ET+ protection are covered by a Rent Guarantee that pays up to 25 weeks of lost rent (capped at $3,000/month) for qualifying events including lease breaks, evictions, and death. Owners not enrolled in ET+ still receive full eviction coordination and lease enforcement, but bear the cost of lost rent themselves.

EquityTeam manages the entire eviction process from start to finish, including filing, legal coordination, sheriff coordination, and re-keying. Without ET+, the owner pays the actual eviction costs, which typically range from $3,500 to $7,000 in Ohio. With ET+, EquityTeam refunds eviction-related expenses up to $6,000, effectively eliminating most owner exposure.

ET+ is EquityTeam's optional protection bundle that adds three major financial protections on top of standard management: up to $35,000 in malicious tenant damage coverage (plus $15,000 in theft coverage), up to 25 weeks of rent guarantee (capped at $3,000/month), and up to $6,000 in eviction cost coverage. ET+ costs $59 per unit per month and is available for units renting at $1,000 or more per month. ET+ also includes a 5% discount on leasing fees, $50 off lease renewals, and a 50/50 late fee split with the tenant.

EquityTeam charges $199 per lease renewal. Owners enrolled in ET+ receive a $50 discount on each renewal, bringing the cost to $149. Lease renewals are handled proactively — EquityTeam initiates renewal conversations with tenants well before lease expiration to minimize vacancy risk.

Yes, EquityTeam regularly takes on properties with existing tenants. The onboarding process includes reviewing the current lease, completing a Rent Ready inspection, formally introducing EquityTeam to the tenant, transitioning rent collection, and documenting the property's current condition. There is no penalty or transition fee, and EquityTeam's 90-day risk-free guarantee still applies.

EquityTeam serves Greater Cincinnati and Greater Dayton in Ohio for residential property management, including neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Oakley, Mount Lookout, Clifton, Over-the-Rhine, Norwood, Kettering, Centerville, Beavercreek, and Oakwood. EquityTeam also manages vacation rentals at Norris Lake, Tennessee through Deerfield Vacation Rentals. EquityTeam is an Ohio licensed real estate broker (REC.2012001994).

Yes, EquityTeam is built for real estate investors and portfolio owners who want a true asset management partner. EquityTeam's open API technology stack, dedicated Property Manager teams, Property Service Managers, transparent reporting, and performance guarantees are designed to scale with growing portfolios. Investors managing multiple doors benefit from consolidated reporting, weekly distributions, and an asset-management approach to maintenance and capital decisions.

EquityTeam differs from most Cincinnati property management companies in several measurable ways: nine guarantees vs. zero or one industry standard, weekly owner distributions vs. monthly, 10%+ below-retail repair pricing vs. 10-20% markups, no long-term contract vs. 1-year minimums, internal maintenance technicians vs. third-party vendors, and AI-powered tenant screening vs. credit-check-only. EquityTeam also offers ET+ protection — a $59/unit/month bundle providing rent guarantee, property protection, and eviction protection — coverage rarely offered by competitors.

Yes, EquityTeam is an Ohio licensed real estate broker, license number REC.2012001994. EquityTeam is also a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), and National Apartment Association (NAA), and was named one of the Best Property Management Companies in Cincinnati by Expertise.com in 2025.