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11 Best Property Management Companies in Nashville

Real estate investing

If you own property in Nashville and you're currently handling everything yourself, you’ve likely found it's eating up more time than expected. Or if your current property management company isn’t quite living up to expectations, it might be time to make a change. We've put together this guide to help you compare some of Nashville's top property management companies based on key criteria for each property manager (where available):

  • Year founded
  • Monthly management pricing
  • Tenant placement fee
  • Lease renewal cost
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee
  • Onboarding fee
  • Capital improvement oversight fee
  • Portfolio size
  • Property types managed
  • Eviction handling

After reading this post, you'll have a clear picture of which company can help you get back to being an investor instead of a full-time landlord.

We’ll begin with our own property management service at Mynd and explain which types of Nashville landlords we believe we’re best suited to serve.

Mynd

Mynd Property Management serves the residential real estate sector with a combination of on-the-ground experts and innovative technology. Mynd makes it seamless for investors to approve service requests, communicate with their property managers, and monitor performance metrics in real time.

Here’s why real estate investors trust Mynd to manage more than 20,000 rental properties:

    • Rental Income Guarantee: If a Mynd-placed resident misses a payment, Mynd will cover up to one-month of rent, to help you bridge any gap in cash flow.

    • Eviction Protection Plan: In the rare case that you need to evict a Mynd-placed resident, Mynd will cover court costs and legal fees up to $3,000.

    • All marketing is done for you, including professional photography, listing your property on key rental advertising sites, and virtual tours.

    • We conduct strict resident screenings including proof of income, identity validation, and credit checks.

    • Mynd’s intelligent pricing engine is powered by in-house data from 20,000+ active units under management. This helps provide detailed metrics on current market rental rates, to deliver better financial outcomes with higher quality residents.

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 2016
  • Monthly management pricing: $99 - $119 flat fee per month (based on the number of properties under management)
  • Tenant placement fee: 50% of one month's rent
  • Lease renewal cost: $299
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: Costs for repairs vary based on the scope of the work. The Mynd team works with a network of approved vendors to deliver quality work at fair rates. A significant percentage of service requests are handled by in-house technicians and virtual service requests come at no additional cost. 
  • Onboarding fee: None
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: For larger repair or capital projects that are more specialized or technical, Mynd uses a network of vetted vendors and their in-house teams of trade specialists to review bids. This helps ensures you get high-quality work without being over-charged. 
  • Portfolio size: ~20,000 units 
  • Property types managed: All types of residential real estate, excluding short-term and vacation rentals
  • Eviction handling: Yes, also offers an Eviction Protection Plan 

View Mynd's website

Ziprent

Ziprent focuses on technology-driven property management with automated systems for rent collection and maintenance coordination. They offer on-demand showings that let prospective tenants view properties without scheduling appointments, helping reduce vacancy periods.

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 2019
  • Monthly management pricing: $150-$250 for the first unit (based on service plan selected). $100/month standard management for every additional property added. Discounts available for 10+ units.
  • Tenant placement fee: $1,500 
  • Lease renewal cost: $250
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Onboarding fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Portfolio size: ~4,100 nationwide
  • Property types managed: Single and multi-family homes
  • Eviction handling: Yes

View Ziprent's website

Tandem Realty LLC

Tandem Realty operates as both a property management company and handyman service under one roof. They offer in-person property walk-throughs and detailed move-in inspections with photos to document property condition.

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 1988
  • Monthly management pricing: $105 for first door at a location, $65 per additional door at the same location
  • Tenant placement fee: None
  • Lease renewal cost: $1,000 minimum
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: Maintenance supervision $105/hour. Markup information not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Onboarding fee: None
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Portfolio size: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Property types managed: Single family homes, townhouses, condos, small multi-family, commercial properties
  • Eviction handling: Yes

View Tandem Realty LLC's website

GreenTree Property Management

GreenTree Property Management focuses on eliminating ownership stress with a team of property managers who are also active landlords themselves. They strive to maintain a waiting list of pre-screened potential renters and emphasize quick turn around times.

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 2013
  • Monthly management pricing: $99
  • Tenant placement fee: One month of rent
  • Lease renewal cost: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Onboarding fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Portfolio size: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Property types managed: Any residential real estate, and HOA management
  • Eviction handling: Yes

View GreenTree Property Management's website

Stevens Realty

Stevens Realty is a family-owned company operating since 1989 with a faith-based approach to property management. They manage properties across multiple Tennessee cities plus Oklahoma, offering 24/7 support and additional services like vacation rentals and storage facilities.

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 1989
  • Monthly management pricing: 4%-11.9%, based fee $35-$60 per unit (based on tiered pricing plan selected), discounts available for 5+ units. Additional fees for year-end tax reporting, property inspections, insurance claim oversight, and tenant eviction. 
  • Tenant placement fee: $75-$275 (Section 8 placement fees also available)
  • Lease renewal cost: $75-$255
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: Property manager service $75/hour. Maintenance markup and coordination fees not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Onboarding fee: $150
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: Varies. Contact for more info.
  • Portfolio size: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Property types managed: Residential rental properties, vacation rentals
  • Eviction handling: Yes

View Stevens Realty's website

RPM Investor’s Choice

RPM Investors Choice operates as a local franchise within the national Real Property Management network. They offer a proprietary Wealth Optimizer tool for investment analysis and focus on property management as their specialty rather than operating as a real estate brokerage with side services.

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 2016
  • Monthly management pricing: $83-$230+ (based on plan selected)
  • Tenant placement fee: 50%-100% or more of first month's rent
  • Lease renewal cost: $0-$200
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Onboarding fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Portfolio size: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Property types managed: Residential rentals including single family homes, multi-unit properties
  • Eviction handling: Yes

View RPM Investor’s Choice's website

DeSelms Property Management

Deselms Property Management positions itself around "perfected" property management with a focus on staying current through continuing education to keep clients protected and informed. They offer a "Results Before Payments" approach where owners don't pay until qualified tenants are placed, plus $1,000 pet damage protection coverage.

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 1989
  • Monthly management pricing: 8%-10% (based on number of doors under management)
  • Tenant placement fee: Normally range between 50%-100% of first month's rent depending on the property and work needed to make it rent ready.
  • Lease renewal cost: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Onboarding fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Portfolio size: ~100
  • Property types managed: Residential, multi-family, commercial
  • Eviction handling: Yes

View DeSelms Property Management's website

WH Property Management

WH Property Management offers white-glove service with three local partners who are Middle Tennessee natives and rental property owners themselves. They specialize in both residential property management and short-term rentals, providing custom data-based market analyses for setting rental rates.

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 2020
  • Monthly management pricing: From 8%. Year-end tax reporting $50.
  • Tenant placement fee: 50% of one month's rent (capped at $2,500)
  • Lease renewal cost: $149
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: $75/hour + materials cost in-house, 10% coordination fee if an outside vendor is needed. Contact for more info. 
  • Onboarding fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Portfolio size: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Property types managed: Residential, multi-family, vacation, commercial
  • Eviction handling: Yes

View WH Tree Property Management's website

PURE Property Management of Tennessee

PURE Property Management of Tennessee is part of a national brand that tailors its services to different types of investors, from first-timers to those who prefer a hands-off approach. They combine this flexible service with technology developed by fintech and AI pioneers to streamline property management.

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 2021
  • Monthly management pricing: 9% (contact for custom pricing on 5-10 doors)
  • Tenant placement fee: 50% of first month's rent
  • Lease renewal cost: $250
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Onboarding fee: $200
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Portfolio size: ~25,000 clients nationwide
  • Property types managed: Single family homes, condos, townhomes, multi-unit properties
  • Eviction handling: Yes

View PURE Property Management of Tennessee's website

Gemstone Solutions Property Management and Realty

Gemstone Solutions provides flexible management options with separate plans for tenant placement only, full-service management, and larger-scale investors. They also offer a competitor price-match promise and a 30-day leasing guarantee.

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 2016
  • Monthly management pricing: 8%-9% (based on number of units under management). Additional fees for move-in inspection and semi-annual inspections.
  • Tenant placement fee: 50% of one month's rent
  • Lease renewal cost: 9%-15% of one month's rent
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: None 
  • Onboarding fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info. 
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Portfolio size: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Property types managed: Single family homes, condos, multi-unit properties
  • Eviction handling: Yes

View Gemstone Solutions Property Management and Realty's website

Evernest Nashville

Evernest combines national resources with local market knowledge as a full-service real estate partner. Beyond property management, they handle property purchases, rehabs, and renovations while offering guarantees including an eviction protection promise that covers replacement tenant costs. 

Key metrics:

  • Year founded: 2008
  • Monthly management pricing: 8%-10% (based on plan selected)
  • Tenant placement fee: 50% of one month's rent ($500 minimum)
  • Lease renewal cost: $250
  • Maintenance markup/coordination fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Onboarding fee: $250
  • Capital improvement oversight fee: Not publicly available. Contact for more info.
  • Portfolio size: ~20,000 nationwide
  • Property types managed: Single-family homes, townhomes, condos, small multi-unit properties not requiring onsite management
  • Eviction handling: Yes

View Evernest Nashville's website

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