Investor FAQ's
Clear Answers for Confident Decisions
From financing and taxes to tenanting and support, our FAQ covers everything investors need to know.
Investment Returns & Financing
What kind of returns should I expect?
- Most clients target 5–7% Cash-on-Cash after expenses.
- Tenant-occupied properties at closing can provide immediate cash flow.
What are the down payment requirements?
- Typically 20–25% down.
- Earnest money ranges from $1,000–$5,000, depending on builder.
What loan options are available?
- Conventional loans (20–25% down).
- DSCR loans based on rental income.
- LLC lending available.
- Financing options available for out-of-state buyers.
Taxes & Cost Efficiency
Do you provide cost segregation services?
- Yes, through our in-house platform SFR Cost Seg, investors can accelerate depreciation to unlock early tax savings.
Do you provide tax forms at year-end?
- We do not produce IRS forms (e.g., Schedule E or Form 8825). However, financial statements and reports are available through your owner portal for tax filing.
Can you help with property tax protests?
- Yes, we work with trusted partners who specialize in evaluating and contesting tax assessments to help lower your costs.
Tenanting & Property Management
Are homes tenant-occupied at closing?
- Some homes come with tenants in place.
- Our leasing team markets during construction and places tenants quickly if a property is not yet occupied.
How does property management work?
- Fully handled in-house by AMRR Property Management.
- Year 1 is free, then fees tier up to 8% by Year 3.
- Services include leasing, renewals, maintenance, and rent collection.
What fees do you charge for new tenants and renewals?
- 50% of first month’s rent for first leases (SFRs and duplexes).
- $350 for tenant lease renewals.
- Reletting fee applies if a tenant vacates early.
How do you handle turnovers (make-ready work)?
- Dedicated in-house Property Services Department.
- Full property inspection with detailed photos and make-ready estimate.
- Standard 14-day turnaround for unit turns.
How do you handle repairs?
- 80% of repair staff are in-house (W2).
- Skilled trades (HVAC, janitorial, general labor) are handled internally.
- Electrical, pest control, and overflow work may use outside vendors, inspected by AMRR before payment.
Leasing & Tenant Relations
How do you screen tenants?
- Screening via AppFolio, including income verification, background checks, and rental history.
- Tiered approval process reviewed by our leasing director.
- No cost to the owner—application fees are paid by tenants.
What security deposit policies do you use?
- Minimum one month’s rent collected upfront.
- Deposits are managed via Rhino Smart Deposits, which also offers insurance for damages and lost rent—sometimes up to 2x monthly rent coverage.
Owner Support
How do I access reports and financials?
- Owners have 24/7 access via the AppFolio Owner Portal.
- Reports include cash flow, income/expense, occupancy, and budget vs. actual performance.
What sets AMRR apart from other property managers?
- Mission-driven: “To empower your success story.”
- In-house property services, keeping costs efficient and quality high.
- Hyper-focused on new construction and single-family rentals.
- Daily accountability meetings to ensure KPIs like call times, occupancy, and support are closely tracked.
How do I terminate my management agreement?
- Vacant properties: 30 days’ written notice.
- Occupied properties: Termination typically requires lease expiration, eviction, or accelerated management fees (waived if AMRR lists the property for sale).
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