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Serving Sacramento County Since 1998
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What Other Property Managers Charge Vs. What We Charge
Traditional PM Companies
Most Sacramento property management companies charge about 10% of the rent they collect. On a $2,200 monthly rental, that is $220 a month, or $2,640 a year, and many also charge setup fees, maintenance markups, and lease renewal fees.
Alpha Property Management
Our management fee is $99 a month for a single-family home, whether it rents for $1,500 or $3,500. Duplexes are $125 a month, and fourplexes are $225 a month. If you own more than four units, call us at (916) 596-1665 for a custom quote.
On a $2,200 rental, Alpha's flat fee costs $1,452 less per year than a 10% management fee. Our rental property management page runs the full annual math, including vacancy and turnover.
Full-Service Management
What's Included In Your $99/Month
Monthly Rent Collection- Maintenance Coordination
- Detailed Financial Reporting
- Lease Management & Renewals
- Move-In and Move-Out Inspections
- 24/7 Emergency Response
- Move-In and Move-Out Coordination
- Eviction Support
- Owner Portal Access
A comprehensive management service with straightforward, transparent pricing. Your $99 monthly fee covers everything on this list. Tenant placement is billed separately at half the first month's rent, charged only when we place a tenant.
Tenant application fee: $51 per applicant, paid by the applicant. Covers credit history, income and employment, rental history and references, and background screening.
Eviction support, for owners with a signed management agreement: included at no separate fee for a tenant Alpha placed. For a tenant Alpha did not place, the fee is $250, in addition to your monthly management fee. In both cases the owner pays the court costs. Call Sally at (916) 596-1665 for personal assistance.
Side-by-Side Breakdown
How Alpha Compares To Sacramento Property Managers
Built on Trust
Why Sacramento Owners Trust Alpha
25+ Years in Sacramento
Sally LaBate began her career as an on-site manager and leasing agent, earned her real estate broker's license, and founded Alpha Property Management in 1998 (DRE #00870342).
400+ Properties Managed
From single-family homes in Elk Grove to multi-unit buildings in Midtown, we manage properties across the Sacramento region. Your property gets the same personal attention whether it's your first rental or your fifteenth.
Personal, Hands-On Service
You work with a team that knows your property and your tenants, and you can reach the people managing your rental whenever you call.
Peace of Mind
What You Can Count On
Fast Tenant Placement
We typically place a qualified, screened tenant in about *10 days once the property is rent-ready.
1-Year Tenant Guarantee
If a tenant we've placed in a property under our full-service management contract breaks their lease within the first year, we will place the next tenant with no additional lease-up fee.
$100,000 Tenant Liability Insurance
Every tenant living in a property under our full-service management is required to carry a minimum of $100,000 in liability insurance on the property. If they let coverage lapse, a policy is placed automatically. The required coverage stays in place for the whole tenancy.
Simple 12-Month Agreement
A straightforward 12-month management agreement with clear, upfront terms.
Getting Started
What Happens In Your First 30 Days With Alpha
Free Rental Analysis
We evaluate your property, review comparable rentals in your area, and give you an honest assessment of what your property should rent for and what you can expect in net income.
Onboarding & Property Walkthrough
We tour your property, document its condition, identify any maintenance needs, and send you instructions to set up your owner portal so you have full visibility from day one.
Listing & Marketing
Marketing photos, listings on Zillow, Apartments.com, and 20+ rental platforms, plus our own marketing channels.
Tenant Placed & Rent Collected
In about *10 days for a rent-ready home, we place a screened, qualified tenant and collect the first month's rent and security deposit. From then on, you receive a monthly statement of all income and expenses.
Owner Testimonials
What Sacramento Property Owners Are Saying
Have Questions?
Common Questions About Property Management Fees in Sacramento
Find Out What Your Sacramento Rental Could Earn
Get a free rental analysis and see what your property could earn with Alpha's flat-rate management.
25+ years in Sacramento. 400+ properties managed. Simple 12-month agreement.
- Why do most property managers charge a percentage instead of a flat fee?
- What happens if my property is vacant?
- Are there any fees beyond the $99/month?
- How does $99/month compare to what I'd pay elsewhere in Sacramento?
- Is there a long-term contract?
- How do you find a good tenant for my property?
Percentage-based pricing means the management company earns more when your rent goes up, even though their workload stays the same. A flat fee keeps things fair and predictable for the owner.
Alpha charges your flat monthly management fee for all 12 months of the year, regardless of whether your property is occupied or vacant.
Your flat monthly fee covers rent collection, maintenance coordination, financial reporting, and lease renewals. Tenant placement is a separate lease-up fee of half the first month's rent, charged only when we place a tenant. Repairs are billed at cost plus a 5% markup, and an annual inspection is $125. What is $125 if it can prevent thousands of dollars in damage?
Most Sacramento property managers charge 10% of collected rent. On a $2,200/month property, that's $220/month. With Alpha, you pay $99 regardless of what your property rents for.
Our management agreement runs for a 12-month term. It is straightforward, with clear, upfront pricing.
We typically place a qualified, screened tenant in about *10 days once your property is rent-ready. Under our full-service management contract, we also offer a 1-year tenant guarantee: if a tenant we placed does not complete the first year, we will place the next tenant at no additional leasing cost. Every placed tenant is also required to carry a minimum of $100,000 in liability insurance on the property.
