Marin County Property Management
for $1mil – $4mil+ Homes

Name: Foundation Homes Property Management
Address: 925 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Suite A, Kentfield, CA, 94904
Telephone: (415) 507-9600
Price range: $$

Whether you’re own an existing rental home in Marin, or are converting your primary residence to rental for the first time, you probably have questions about property management in Marin. “What is my home worth?” and “Do I need property management?” are the top 2x questions we get!

Whether you’re a first time landlord or a seasoned pro, our breakthrough management services cover the entire property management cycle, from marketing a vacant property to conducting a move-out inspection and managing the security deposit return. If living the Landlord Life of “toes-in-the-sand-making-money-while-you-sleep” appeals to you, we’ve got you covered.

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Work with the #1 Marin County Luxury Property Management Team

Ultimate Marin County Marketing

When our team represents your home, you don’t lose a lot of time or money on extended vacancies, and you end up with the best tenants in the area.

Our strategic marketing system includes online advertising, professional real estate networking, and an unbeatable local reputation. We quickly and methodically attract and screen high quality tenants for high quality properties.

You can expect us to take care of the following:

Advertising and marketing vacancies online
Immediate response to inquiries
Showings and open houses
Provide and screen tenant applications
Conduct thorough background and credit screening of all prospective tenants
Execute rental lease agreements and mandatory disclosures with tenants
Recommend suggested maintenance before move-in
Collect all move-in funds before handing over they keys

We place your listing on our own website, and it gets syndicated to more than 20 rental sites. We also take professional marketing pictures, free of charge, and provide access to our relocation specialists and “Coming Soon” program. We include professional signage if you elect to have it, and we never miss a call or message from a prospective tenant.

Once tenants begin expressing an interest in your property, we put their applications through a detailed and thorough screening process. We do this while complying with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. From credit checks to income verification and an eviction search – you’ll know that only a well-qualified tenant will be living in your Marin County rental home.

Whether you need our leasing services only or you’d like to roll this program into our full-service management program, we can’t wait to work with you.

Bespoke Client-First Eco-System

One of the first questions you’ll want to ask any management company you interview is, “How many doors would my property manager be responsible for?”

HINT: If it’s over 100 and you expect decent service, we’d be wary. SPOILER ALERT: our team is responsible for under 100 doors per Portfolio Manager. An initial consult is a good way to determine if we’re the right fit to work together. We’ll discuss and inspect your home and talk about your expectations and goals for leasing, management, and maintenance. Our experienced team will develop a personalized management plan for your Marin County rental property, and we’ll take care of all the rent collection, lease enforcement, and routine maintenance. We’ll respond to emergencies and manage the accounting. You can expect the Foundation Homes team to do the following:

Document the Condition of Your Home with Move-in and Move-out reports
Rent Collection and Lease Agreement Enforcement
Tenant Relations, Retention, and Communication
Overdue Rent Collections and Evictions (at Owner’s cost)
Routine and Emergency Maintenance and Repairs
Annual “Health & Safety” Inspections
Comparative Market Analysis and Real Estate Consulting
Negotiation of Lease Renewals
Move Out Coordination and lawful Security Deposit Disbursements
Monthly Billing and Collections
Automatic ACH electronic Bank Deposit Services
Detailed Monthly Statements and Accounting
Annual 1099 Vendor Preparation and Filing

We provide comprehensive, full-service property management and investment services. Our team provides luxury property management for rental and investment homes in Marin County. We work with real estate agents when a property isn’t selling so the owners decide to rent it out. We provide advice to buyers purchasing an investment property, and we can prepare, market and sell luxury or investment homes in the area.

We work with local Marin County property owners and investors from out of the area, out of the state, and even out of the country.

We help owners in Marin County neighborhoods like Tiburon, San Rafael, Larkspur, Corte Madera, San Anselmo, Greenbrae, Ross, & Fairfax.

CFO-Style Approach for Your Rental

Just who is watching your investment property dollars, anyway?

In addition to collecting rent and managing maintenance, you have a job to do and a family to take care of and passions to pursue.

Many landlords in Marin are afraid a property management company is just going to “point and shoot” when it comes to maintenance, and spend the landlord’s cash freely.

The truth is?

Many do. It’s easier to just send out a vendor than to dig deeper when you 600 doors to manage.

Our team however, takes the opposite approach. We watch your numbers like a CFO. You maintenance service includes initial trouble-shooting to determine if the call is a true issue or if it can wait. All non-urgent calls will be redirected back to you via email to handle at your convenience.

We work with landlords throughout Marin County, including in zip codes 94941, 94920, 94904, 94939, and 94903.

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Schedule Your 15-Min Strategy Session

A quick Q&A call is a great place to start. Then once we visit your property, we’ll access our quarterly rent studies and KPI’s as well as utilize our local expertise with the Marin County rental market to deliver a rental value that’s designed to earn you as much as possible on your investment while attracting the best possible tenants to your property.

We’ll ask for a few details about your rental home, such as its precise location, its square footage, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms it has, and what kind of condition you’d describe it as being in. Don’t take a guess at how much you think your property will rent for; get an accurate and reliable rental analysis from your Marin County expert property managers.

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What Our Clients Say

Foundation homes has been managing our property for over a year now while my family is living overseas. They are wonderful - very professional, prompt and reliable. They’ve now found us 2 separate tenants and we trust their judgement and selection criteria. We are so happy having them on the ground to deal with the unexpected. Victor, our property manager, communicates clearly and is very responsive. He handles everything so we don’t need to be concerned. It’s great to know our property is in good hands!

– Joy Guidi Wygant

Services and Pricing

Silver Portfolio

Tenant Placement Service:
6.5%
Owner to DIY Manage Property

Performance Built Rent Analysis

Our performance built and results-driven property management services start with a strategic plan to get the highest rent possible for your property in the current market. We thoroughly research market rates to maximize the rent amount. We also recommend property improvements to increase asking rents. Did you know our team rents homes on average 2% HIGHER and 16% FASTER than the average MLS agent? That quickly adds up to hundreds if not thousands more in your pocket just for listing with us.

Results-Driven Marketing

We use a comprehensive advertising plan, including online avenues as well as traditional platforms, to reach all potential tenants. Complimentary for our clients: Professional photography, open houses, MLS marketing, "For Rent" signage, social media and video tours as needed. (Double check what our competitors may charge for these elements, which we consider to be part of our job as professional agents marketing your home!)

Finding Tenants Quickly

How do we rent your home 16% FASTER than the average MLS agent? Simple: we're a "Leasing Forward" agency. We answer leasing calls 24/7, and 97% of our callers speak to a LIVE person. We track our data and we track our results. We also use in-house, Fair-Housing trained leasing agents in addition to state-of-the-art self-showing technology to gather as many applicants as possible and provide you with as much legal protection as possible.

Tenant Placement Protection Program

If a tenant we place into your rental property leaves before the end of the initial lease term, we will not charge you a Leasing Commission to find a replacement tenant. (Our Platinum Portfolio clients additionally have lost rent covered up to $36,000 in a lease break scenario; see below).

8-Point Applicant Screening

We’ve set high qualification standards and have a detailed 8-point application process, which includes income verification, rental background checks, eviction screening, credit checks and even pet screening. We have the strictest screening standards in town - which results in highly qualified tenants and our less than 1% eviction rate. If you don't list with us, whatever you do, please DO NOT accept a credit report self-supplied by your applicants, and if you work with another agency, ask them where the credit report came from. Fraud is rampant (trust us, we've seen it all!), and with California rapidly approaching a "Renter's State" with renters controlling the voting, it is getting harder and harder to evict a bad tenant. Statewide Rent Control, Just Cause Eviction, and Relocation Assistance is HERE. Do not let an unqualifed tenant into your property!

Professional Pet Screening

All pets are screened by our third-party vendor to help eliminate 'fake' service animals and problem pets. Prospective pets will get a "PawScore" of 1-5 paws to help you assess risk.

Up-to-Date, Detailed Leases

Our leasing agents are all licensed agents and REALTORS: we conduct all our activities in accordance with State and Federal law as well as the National Association of Residential Property Managers and REALTOR Code of Ethics. Traditional real estate agents who primarily sell homes, or a friend, family member, assistant etc - who all may offer to help you as a favor with the best intentions - historically are prone to multiple State and Federal violations due to lack of education and training, which puts YOU, as the landlord, legally at risk for ALL your representative's actions. FUN FACT: It takes over 1,600 hours to get a Cosmetology License in California. It takes just 135 hours to get a Real Estate license. There is massive difference in quality of agent you choose. Proper property management and leasing training MATTERS.

MVP Club

All our clients gain membership into our unique client appreciation club for access to special events and curated giveaways each month. Past MVP gifts have included Mother's Day orchids + chocolates hand-delivered to a mom of your choice, organic Halloween candy provided for all your trick-or-treaters, an organic juice cleanse in Jan for those New Year's resolutions, a DIY Hot Sauce kit for your summer BBQ's and much more! Invitation-only events have included opportunites like a floral arrangement class with matching botanical cocktails, a holiday-themed mixology class held behind the bar at a local restaurant, a hands-on Brazilian cooking class...and much more! We love getting to know our clients and showing our appreciation in unique ways.

Move In / Move Out Photographed Inspections

For our management clients, we provide you with the best comprehensive property inspection report, utilizing the latest technology in inspection reporting. Our app produces a detailed report of your property, including usually 50 or more photographs for your reference, allowing us and you to easily compare the condition of the property from when the tenant moved in to them vacating. Once a new tenant moves in, we inspect the property annually (or more as needed). Of course, as every home in unique, owner input on what specific element to inspect or focus on is always welcome. - $795-$1195 PER INSPECTION

24/7 Emergency Maintenance Response

We have a dedicated 24/7 maintenance hotline and a team of qualified emergency vendors to ensure prompt service 24/7 hours a day 365 days a year to prevent further damage to your property in the event of a real emergency. No more 2am exploding water heater or sewage leak calls for you! - "Manage Magic" - $69.95/month

MVP Club

The Landlord Code Investor Club (Coming Soon!)

Price Varies.

Gold Portfolio

Tenant Placement Service:
6%
Monthly Management Service:
6%

Performance Built Rent Analysis

Results-Driven Marketing

Finding Tenants Quickly

Tenant Placement Protection Program

Pet Inspection Upgrade

For management clients participating in our Pet Damage Protection Program, we include an additional Pet Inspection Upgrade at the time of your annual inspection, which includes checking for specific types of damage common with pets like urine stains or smells, scratches in the floors and on the interior or exterior doors.

8-Point Applicant Screening

Professional Pet Screening

All pets are screened by our third-party vendor to help eliminate 'fake' service animals and problem pets. Prospective pets will get a "PawScore" of 1-5 paws to help you assess risk.

Up-to-Date, Detailed Leases

Move In / Move Out Photographed Inspections

Annual Property Inspection

Detailed, annual, on-sight evaluations of your property to review and report on property condition and discuss possible maintenance required or lease violations observed.

24/7 Emergency Maintenance Response

Convenient Rent Payments

Multiple options for tenants to pay rent conveniently, electronically and on time.

Rent Collection Process

We manage all rent collections for your property. We have strict policies and standards in place to collect rent as effectively as possible, and to set you up for success in the unlikely event a 3-Day Pay or Quit needs to be served or evictions process initiated. If you'd like, we can electronically deposit rent into your account for ultimate convenience.

Value-Oriented Ongoing Maintenance

We have a dedicated maintenance team of qualified vendors to ensure prompt repairs and we are on-call 24/7/365 for emergencies. We often get "bulk business" discounts which are passed on to our clients when possible. Our Preferred Vendors are competively priced, insured, and guarantee their work! We also regularly survey our residents after work has been performed to ensure our vendors are doing a great job at your property.

Maintenance Guarantee

Maintenance service performed by our Preferred Vendors is guaranteed. If you're unhappy with the job, they'll come back and fix it at no charge -- and we'll make sure they do!

Monthly Reporting / Bookkeeping

Detailed monthly statements, annual reports and IRS compliant reporting. (Your CPA will love us!) There are additional state and international tax reporting requirements with which we will assist, or for more complicated profiles we have excellent referrals available to professionals who understand statewide and national tax requirements - so you avoid expensive penalties for accidental failure to comply!

Property Accounting and Compliance

We have an in-house accounting team who oversee all accounting and reporting functions. We use a cloud-based management software -- the leading, comprehensive, integrated accounting, maintenance, and reporting program available to the industry. We also use external accounting teams to audit our internal team for compliance and accuracy. Many property management companies are out of compliance by Department of Real Estate standards putting your trust funds at risk (which is also illegal). Be sure to ask any management company you interview what process they use for their Trust Account three-way reconciliation or Triple-Tie Out.

Pet Damage Protection Program

While we are managing the property, we cover up to an additional $2,500 in damage to your property that is caused by a pet we approved for your rental (for clients participating in our Pet Damage Protection Program). This service is not available for self-manging clients at this time.

Legally Compliant Property Management

We conduct all our management activities in accordance with State and Federal law as well as the National Association of Residential Property Managers Code of Ethics. California is rapidly approaching a "Renter's State" with renters controlling the voting, and it is getting riskier each year to self-manage your property. Statewide Rent Control, Just Cause Eviction, and Relocation Assistance are HERE. Do not allow an unqualifed person (including yoursefl!) to put one of your biggest assets at risk through unintentional day-to-day tenant management mistakes. Property Management = Problem Management!

Monthly Owner Statements

We simply your life by connecting you to our Owner Portal to send monthly owner statements. You have a link for questions anytime which are always answered promptly.

Eviction Process Handling

We use an attorney to assist with the eviction process in the unlikely event that a tenant needs to be removed from the property. In the thousands of tenants we've placed over the years, our eviction rate is less than 1%. - $150/hr

Owner and Resident Portals

We give you real-time access to your properties via your Owner Portal. Prospective residents can apply online with the click of a button, existing residents pay their rent online instead of sending rent checks by mail.

Easy Resident Maintenance Requests

From their mobile device, Tenants can conveniently place maintenance requests, schedule appointments and communicate with our team, making life simple for our tenants. Dissatisfaction with maintenance response time is one of the top reasons tenants move out of a property - costing the landlord more money in vacancy cost, leasing costs and turn over costs. Let us keep your tenants happy and settled!

Ultimate Landlord Protection Insurance: $18k Lost Rent Coverage**

While we are managing the property, you can sign up for Landlord Liability Insurance (when available) covering you up to $18k of Loss of Rent. Additional terms apply; pls inquire. Coming 2022!

Ultimate Landlord Protection Insurance: $50k Tenant Damage Coverage**

While we are managing the property, if a covered tenant causes malicious damage to your property in excess of the Security Deposit, you're covered for up to $50,000 in Malicious Damage when you sign up for SureVestor Landlord Protection Policy. Additional terms apply; pls inquire! Coming 2022!

Ultimate Landlord Protection Insurance: $7k Eviction Cost Coverage**

While we are managing the property, if a covered tenant has to be evicted, you are covered up to $7,000 in Eviction Costs if you sign up for SureVestor Landlord Protection Policy. Some additional terms apply; pls inquire! Coming 2022!

Annual Performance Review

Included for our Platinum Portfolio, a one-on-one year-end annual property performance, cost analysis and ROI consultation to help you track property expenses, performance and ROI of your investment.$995

MVP Club

The Landlord Code Investor Club (Coming Soon!)

LC Gold

Platinum Portfolio

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Performance Built Rent Analysis

Results-Driven Marketing

Finding Tenants Quickly

Tenant Placement Protection Program

Pet Inspection Upgrade

8-Point Applicant Screening

Professional Pet Screening

All pets are screened by our third-party vendor to help eliminate 'fake' service animals and problem pets. Prospective pets will get a "PawScore" of 1-5 paws to help you assess risk.

Up-to-Date, Detailed Leases

Move In / Move Out Photographed Inspections

Annual Property Inspection

Detailed, annual, on-sight evaluations of your property to review and report on property condition and discuss possible maintenance required or lease violations observed.

24/7 Emergency Maintenance Response

Convenient Rent Payments

Multiple options for tenants to pay rent conveniently, electronically and on time.

Rent Collection Process

Value-Oriented Ongoing Maintenance

Maintenance Guarantee

Maintenance service performed by our Preferred Vendors is guaranteed. If you're unhappy with the job, they'll come back and fix it at no charge -- and we'll make sure they do!

Monthly Reporting / Bookkeeping

Property Accounting and Compliance

Pet Damage Protection Program

Legally Compliant Property Management

Monthly Owner Statements

We simply your life by connecting you to our Owner Portal to send monthly owner statements. You have a link for questions anytime which are always answered promptly.

Eviction Process Handling

Owner and Resident Portals

Easy Resident Maintenance Requests

Ultimate Landlord Protection Insurance: $18k Lost Rent Coverage**

While we are managing the property, you can sign up for Landlord Liability Insurance (when available) covering you up to $18k of Loss of Rent. Additional terms apply; pls inquire. Coming 2022!

Ultimate Landlord Protection Insurance: $50k Tenant Damage Coverage**

Ultimate Landlord Protection Insurance: $7k Eviction Cost Coverage**

Annual Performance Review

Landlord Protection Insurance: 50% Annual Premium Contribution!!**

Platinum Portfolio clients benefit from a 50% SureVestor (when available) or other Landlord Protection Insurance policy of Landlord's choice annual premium contribution paid by Foundation Homes (up to $250 annually!).50% Included

Up to 2 Years FREE Management!

Platinum Portfolio clients can receive up to TWO YEARS property management for FREE. When it’s time to list your home for sale (as long as you weren’t referred by one of our trusted realtor partners), list your home for sale through us and we’ll issue cash back at closing of up to 24 months of property management monthly service up to $10,000!!! Conditions apply; pls inquire.

MVP Club

The Landlord Code Investor Club (Coming Soon!)

LC Platinum

**These "Ultimate Landlord Protection Insurance" Guarantees are provided via Surevestor Insurance. Additional terms apply: You can view key facts here: www.surevestor.com

Additional fees may apply depending on use and the requirements of your property. Please see Property Management Agreement or your contract for more detail.

Free Strategy Call

Working with Foundation Homes Property Management

The landlords and investors who work with us enjoy earning more and spending less on their rental property. They appreciate our high-end service which matches their high-end properties. We would love the opportunity to provide a complimentary consultation for your Marin County investment property. Taking a look at your home and discussing your investment goals will help us to offer a unique and customized property management plan that will meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

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Performance Built Management for Results-Driven Investors.

With over $1 Billion in homes served since 2010, our experienced team understands the seasonal markets, up and down economies, the price points, the tenant pool, as well as the local vendors and contractors needed to help your investment thrive. How can we help protect your property today?

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Got Questions About Property Management?

Marin Office:
925 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Suite A, Kentfield, CA 94904

Marin Office: (415) 507-9600
Book a Showing: (415) 484-1940
Fax: (415) 520-0805
Email: Contact@FoundationHomes.com

CA DRE# 01885922

Marin County Property Management
for $1mil – $4mil+ Homes

Ultimate Marin County Marketing

Bespoke Client-First Eco-System

We help owners in Marin County neighborhoods like Tiburon, San Rafael, Larkspur, Corte Madera, San Anselmo, Greenbrae, Ross, & Fairfax.