Turn Your Property Management Start-Up Into a Thriving Business

730+

Businesses Consulted

30%

Profit Improvement

after the first year of consulting*

12%

Portfolio Growth

after one year*

* Metrics are derived from observable improvements in businesses that implement the recommended strategies

Solving Your Property Management Challenges

Starting a property management company comes with its unique set of challenges. The hurdles can seem overwhelming, from building a solid business foundation to managing daily operations efficiently.

Common challenges include:

Developing a clear business strategy and vision
Establishing operational processes and systems
Building a brand and marketing your services
Managing tenant relationships and property maintenance
Ensuring financial stability and growth

Our Trusted Expertise

With 25+ years in property management, Deb Newell, PhD-ABD, MBA, MPM® RMP®, delivers expert one-on-one consulting for single-family, multifamily, REITs, and PE firms.

Her strategic approach—rooted in people, processes, and technology—streamlines marketing, asset management, financials, and operations. A Six Sigma-trained leader, Deb drives efficiency and bottom-line growth using proven tools like S.W.O.T. analysis.

Since 1998, she has managed thousands of rentals, launched and sold property management and renovation firms, and built a reputation for customized, results-driven solutions.

Ready to grow your property management business? Let’s talk.

How to Start a Property Management Company

Our "Business-in-a-Box" offering provides everything you need to launch and grow your property management company.

This comprehensive solution includes:

Company Structure

Detailed business strategy, vision, mission, core values, operational accountability chart, and key staff roles.

Operations

Development of key operational areas, strategic goals, KPIs, and preferred tech stack implementation.

Marketing

Branding strategies, website development, and marketing campaigns.

Processes

Onboarding processes, marketing and leasing strategies, and reporting KPIs.

Financials

Budgeting, revenue opportunities, financial reporting, and KPIs.

Month 1: Kick-Off and Planning

In the first month, we develop a comprehensive consulting roadmap and initiate your business's operational framework. We also start branding and website development, conduct a feasibility study, and create a Scrum process with sprint planning.

Month 2-3: Tech Stack, Website, Services/Fees

During the second and third months, we will begin with website development, start creating your services and fee structure, tech stack review, and finalize contracts. Towards the end of the third month, your website will be close to complete and we will create a marketing strategy to launch for new business.

Month 4-5: Processes and SOPs

In the fourth and fifth months, we begin developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and create a platform for your processes. We will show you how others are managing turnovers, delinquencies, and more.

Month 6: Overview

In the final month, we will have accomplished a lot in a short amount of time. We will have created a local hub for all company information where you can access SOPs, processes, workflows, and more.

Pre-Built Systems

Save time with pre-built start-up processes and systems.

Cost Savings

Reduce costs compared to traditional franchise models.

Scalable Growth

Achieve start-up scalability and growth with a solid operational foundation.

Ready to Transform Your Property Management Start-Up?

Don’t let start-up challenges hold you back. Book your Start-up Success Strategy Session today and learn how Real-Time Consulting can help you achieve your business goals.

We will review your business plan and make sure you are on track.

We will analyze your goals and current systems in place.

Launch & Scale Your Property Management Business with Expert Guidance