Rental owners
For rental owners
How we take care of your rental, from the first rent estimate to monthly statements. No markup on repairs: you pay exactly what the vendor charges.
Quick answer
How do I start with AKS Realty Group?
Request a free rental analysis online or call 205-821-9683. We review your home and the local market, recommend a rent range and explain our management agreement. Once signed, we prepare and market the home, screen applicants and manage it with no markup on repairs.
How our management works
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Free rental analysis
Tell us about the home. We review the property and the local rental market and recommend a rent range.
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Get set up
Hand over the keys, sign the management documents, complete a W-9, and set up ACH authorization so rent proceeds are deposited directly to your bank account.
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Prepare and market
Move-in cleaning and preparation, detailed photos, and listing on our site and popular rental sites such as Zillow and Realtor.com.
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Screen and place
Every applicant is reviewed against the same written standards: income, credit history, past rentals, eviction and criminal records, before a lease is signed. See our rental qualifications.
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Manage and report
Online rent collection, emergency repairs handled as our top priority, regular inspections and monthly owner statements.
Pricing
Pricing depends on the property. Request a free rental analysis and we will walk you through it. No markup on repairs: you pay exactly what the vendor charges.
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Rental owner FAQ
Which areas can you manage my rental in?
We currently manage rental homes in Hoover, Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Chelsea, Calera, Homewood and the Lakeshore/UAB area, and we are expanding to more areas. If your home is nearby, call 205-821-9683 or request a free rental analysis and we will talk through your property.
What do I need to do to get set up?
After you review and sign the management documents, you hand over the keys, complete a W-9 and set up ACH authorization so rent proceeds are deposited directly to your bank account. Then we prepare and market the home, screen applicants and place a tenant. Not ready to sign? Start with a free rental analysis.
How is pricing set for my rental?
Pricing depends on the property and the services you need, such as long-term or short-term management. Request a free rental analysis, and we walk you through the management agreement before you sign so you understand how it works. Repairs have no markup: you pay exactly what the vendor charges, and the vendor's invoice is in your owner portal.
What happens when my tenant reports a repair or an emergency?
Tenants submit maintenance requests through the tenant portal. Emergency repairs are treated as our top priority: we get a qualified vendor out as quickly as possible to protect the tenant and the property, and we let you know what happened and what was done. Repairs are billed at exactly what the vendor charges, with no markup.
What are the Alabama security deposit rules for my rental?
Under the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Code of Alabama Section 35-9A-201), a deposit generally cannot exceed one month's rent, with exceptions for pets, changes to the premises or increased liability risks. After the tenancy ends and the tenant moves out, the deposit, or an itemized list of deductions, must be returned within 60 days.
Can you manage my home as an Airbnb instead of a long-term rental?
Yes. Along with long-term rentals, AKS Realty Group manages short-term rentals such as Airbnbs, so you can earn from your property without handling it yourself. Call 205-821-9683 or request a free rental analysis to talk through your property, what you need and which type of management fits your goals.
How do you choose a tenant for my home?
Every applicant is reviewed against the same written standards: income, credit history, past rentals, eviction and criminal records. We follow all federal, state and local fair housing laws.See our rental qualifications.