(916) 596-1665
Serving Sacramento County Since 1998
(916) 596-1665Tenant Placement
Sacramento Tenant Placement Services
Alpha's Sacramento tenant placement service markets your rental, conducts showings, and carefully screens applicants to find a qualified tenant. For properties under our full-service management, our typical placement timeline is approximately *10 days once the property is rent-ready.
Speed
Prompt Tenant Placement
We begin marketing as soon as your property is rent-ready, and our typical full-service placement timeline is approximately *10 days.
Quality
Comprehensive Screening
We verify credit history, income and employment, rental history and references, and background information for every applicant.
Vacancy and Tenant Quality
The Cost of a Vacant Rental Property
A vacant property that rents for $2,200 per month loses about $73 in rent each day, so a 30-day vacancy costs $2,200 and a 60-day vacancy costs $4,400. Placing a qualified tenant matters just as much as placing one promptly, because late payments and property damage add costs of their own. Our rental property management page shows what vacancy costs across a full year.
$2,200
30-Day Vacancy
$4,400
60-Day Vacancy
<1%
Eviction rate across our entire portfolio
Alpha's Tenant Screening Process
Comprehensive Screening for Every Applicant
Every prospective tenant completes an application at their own expense, which includes a comprehensive screening process.
Screening is overseen by Sally LaBate, and every applicant is held to the same written standard.
Credit Check
We review the full credit report, including credit score, payment history, outstanding debts, and collections. Minimum score requirements vary by property.
Background Information
We review background information for every adult applicant, using the same written standard for each application.
Rental History and References
We contact previous landlords directly to verify payment history, lease compliance, property condition at move-out, and whether they'd rent to the applicant again.
Employment & Income Verification
We verify income and employment through pay stubs, tax returns, or the employer, using the same standard for every applicant.
Eviction History Search
Eviction records are checked across nationwide courts for any prior filings.
With thorough screening and more than 25 years of leasing experience, evictions across our entire portfolio remain below 1%.
How It Works
Our Tenant Placement Process, From Listing to Lease
Property Assessment & Pricing
We evaluate your property, recommend any make-ready improvements, and set a competitive rental price based on current Sacramento market data.
Marketing and Listing
We take marketing photos, write the listing description, and list your property on Zillow, Apartments.com, Realtor.com, and 20+ rental platforms.
Showings & Applications
We handle all inquiries, schedule and conduct showings (including evenings and weekends), and process applications as they come in.
Screening, Lease & Move-In
Every applicant receives a comprehensive screening. Once an applicant is approved, we prepare the lease, collect the first month's rent and security deposit, and coordinate move-in.
Rental Listing Syndication
Where We List Your Sacramento Rental
Once your property is rent-ready and the listing is approved, we aim to have it live on the major rental platforms within 48 hours, with marketing photos on every listing.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Tenant Placement Fees and Options
Tenant placement carries a one-time lease-up fee of half the first month's rent. Owners who choose full-service management also pay a flat monthly fee, starting at $99 for a single-family home.
Tenant Placement Only
Half of first month's rent
One-time lease-up fee
- Property assessment
- Marketing photography
- Listing on 20+ rental platforms
- All showings
- Comprehensive screening
- Lease preparation
- Move-in coordination
Best for: Owners who self-manage but need help finding tenants
Recommended
Full-Service Management
$99/month flat + lease-up fee
- Everything included in tenant placement
- Ongoing rent collection
- Maintenance coordination
- Financial reporting
- Move-in and move-out inspections
- Lease renewals
- 24/7 emergency line
- Owner portal access
Best for: Owners who want Alpha to manage the property day to day
What Owners Say
Sacramento Owners Trust Alpha To Find The Right Tenants
Common Questions
Tenant Placement FAQ
Related Resources
More Resources For Sacramento Property Owners
Get A Quote For Your Sacramento Rental Property
Request a free rental analysis to learn your property's rental potential and how our tenant placement process works, or call Sally at (916) 596-1665.
Call (916) 596-1665 · sally@alphapropmanagement.com
2377 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 100, Gold River, CA 95670
- How long does it take to place a tenant?
- What does your tenant screening include?
- What if a tenant breaks their lease early?
- Do I have to use Alpha for ongoing management?
- What properties do you place tenants for?
- How much does tenant placement cost?
- What happens if a placed tenant breaks the lease in the first year?
- How do you handle service and support animals?
Our typical tenant placement timeline is approximately *10 days once the property is rent-ready, covering marketing photography, listing syndication, showings, screening, and lease signing. Please note: Actual placement times may vary based on market conditions, property readiness, and owner responsiveness. Timelines are estimates and cannot be guaranteed. Timelines also do not apply to our Leasing Only Service.
Every prospective tenant completes an application at their own expense. We verify credit history, income and employment, rental history and references, and background information, using the same standard for every applicant.
Leasing-only service ends once Alpha places your tenant, so enforcing the lease is up to you from there. Early lease breaks are handled under full-service management, and the 1-year guarantee applies only to a tenant we placed in a property under our full-service management contract. On leasing-only, Alpha can re-market the home and place a new tenant for the standard lease-up fee.
No. We offer tenant placement as a standalone service for owners who prefer to self-manage. Owners who would like ongoing help can choose full-service management, starting at $99 per month for a single-family home.
We place tenants for single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, condos, and townhomes throughout the Sacramento area, including Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Roseville, Antelope, and North Highlands.
Alpha charges a one-time lease-up fee of half the first month's rent, charged only when we place a tenant. Call (916) 596-1665 for a quote based on your property.
The 1-year guarantee applies only to a tenant we placed in a property under Alpha's full-service management contract, not to leasing-only placement. If a tenant Alpha placed leaves and you are on leasing-only, Alpha can place a new tenant for the standard lease-up fee.
Service and support animals are not pets. Requests are handled as reasonable accommodations, and no pet deposit or pet rent applies to them. Call us at (916) 596-1665 with any questions.
