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Rental Homes Cared For as if They Were Our Own

Our management team handles leasing, rent collection, maintenance and hurricane season preparation for single-family homes and condos across the Charleston area, with clear monthly statements for every owner.

Managed by Harbor & Pine

One Team Looking After the Home and the People in It

Rated 4.8 by 2,400+ Clients

Illustrative rating for this demo.

Owning a rental from across town or across the country is easier when someone local answers the phone. Our management team handles the full cycle: setting the rent, marketing the home, screening applicants, signing the lease, collecting rent, coordinating repairs and checking on the property through the year. Owners hear from us before they need to ask, and residents get quick, courteous answers.

Every home starts with a walkthrough. We recommend the repairs that will help it lease well and prevent calls later, take photos and set a rent range from recent nearby leases. You approve the rent and the repair budget before anything is listed, and we document the condition of the home in detail before the first resident moves in.

Screening follows the same written criteria for every applicant and follows fair housing law every time. Once a lease is signed, rent is collected online and deposited monthly, with a statement that shows income, expenses and any work completed. Invoices and inspection photos are kept in one place so you can look at them whenever you like.

New owners often ask what happens when something goes wrong at night or on a weekend. Residents can reach our team for urgent repairs at any hour, and we keep a short list of vendors who answer after hours for plumbing, electrical and HVAC problems. You get a note the next morning explaining what happened, what was done and what it cost, with photos and the invoice attached.

Why owners choose us

Responsive Care, Clear Reporting, Fewer Surprises

Owners hear from us before they need to ask. Residents get quick answers and repairs handled by vetted local vendors.

  • Fair, Consistent Screening

    Every applicant is screened on the same written criteria under fair housing rules.

  • Storm Season Ready

    A pre-season checklist and vendor plan for every managed home.

  • Clear Monthly Reporting

    Statements, invoices and inspection photos in one place for every owner.

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How management works

Onboarding to Monthly Statements

Most homes are ready to lease within two to three weeks of signing a management agreement, and owners hear from us at every step along the way.

  1. Stage 1

    Prepare the Home

    We walk the property, recommend repairs, take photos and set a rent based on recent nearby leases.

  2. Stage 2

    Lease and Move in

    We market the home, screen applicants under fair housing rules, sign the lease and document move-in condition.

  3. Stage 3

    Manage and Report

    We collect rent, handle maintenance, inspect periodically and send monthly statements plus a yearly review.

At a glance

Included in management

Every agreement covers the core work of running a rental, with any extra services listed in writing.

Owners can view statements, invoices and inspection photos at any time, and each year we sit down together to review rent levels, upcoming repairs and whether holding, refinancing or selling makes the most sense.

Management fees and any leasing or renewal fees are listed in the agreement before you sign, so there are no charges that are not written down.

When a lease comes up for renewal, we recommend a rent level based on nearby leases and the resident's history, and you approve the terms before anything is offered.

The checklist

Leasing
Marketing, screening, lease signing
Rent collection
Online, deposited monthly
Maintenance
Vetted local vendors
Inspections
Move-in, mid-lease, move-out
Storm prep
Pre-season checklist
Reporting
Monthly and yearly

Managing in the Lowcountry

Heat, Humidity and Hurricane Season, Planned For

Coastal homes face a climate that is beautiful and demanding in equal measure. Our management calendar is built around it.

01

Homes here work hard. Summer humidity is tough on HVAC systems, salt air wears on exterior finishes and storm season runs from June through November. We build a maintenance calendar for each home, with HVAC service twice a year, gutter and roof checks before the season and a review of exterior wood and paint every spring.

02

Before each hurricane season we work through a written checklist for every managed property: shutters or panels, loose outdoor items, drainage, vendor contacts and resident communication. After a significant storm, we check on each home as soon as conditions allow and send owners a short update with photos.

03

Repairs go to vetted local vendors who know older homes and coastal construction. You set an approval limit in the agreement, and we ask before any work above it. For larger projects we gather more than one quote and explain the options, including when a repair is worth doing now and when it can wait until the home is between leases.

04

Each year we sit down with every owner to review rent levels, upcoming capital items and whether holding, refinancing or selling makes the most sense. When a sale is the right call, our listing team can take it from there, with the management records already in hand.

If you already own a rental and are thinking about changing managers, we can review your current lease, records and rent level first, then explain exactly how the handover would work for you and your residents before you decide anything.

Client stories

What Clients Say About This Service

A few notes from recent clients, shared with their permission and lightly edited for length.

2,400+

Buyers and sellers served

“Mateo has managed our rental for three years. Repairs get handled, the statements are clear and we hear from him before we have to ask. It feels like having a partner here.”

James Island, SC

Helen R.

Owner, managed rental

“Marcus ran the rent numbers on four buildings before we picked one. Two years in, the duplex is performing close to his projections, and he still checks in every quarter.”

North Charleston, SC

Victor P.

Bought a duplex

“Selling an old house downtown meant review-board paperwork and a picky buyer pool. The team handled both and kept us calm the whole way, from the first showing to the final signature.”

South of Broad, SC

Charles W.

Sold a historic home

Reviews are illustrative for this demo. Figures are illustrative.

Property Management questions

Answers Before You Decide

Common questions about property management in the Charleston area. Call (843) 555-0142 if yours is not covered.

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We compare recent leases for similar homes nearby, adjust for condition and features, and recommend a range. You make the final call before we list.

Every applicant is screened on the same written criteria for income, rental history and background, following fair housing rules every time.

Our team takes repair requests, sends vetted local vendors and asks your approval before any work above an agreed limit.

We follow a pre-season checklist for each home, keep vendor contacts ready and send you an update after any significant storm.

Rent is collected online and deposited to you monthly with a statement showing income, expenses and any repairs.

Yes. Some owners prefer to handle repairs or approve every vendor themselves. We write those preferences into the management agreement so everyone knows who does what.

Well-priced homes in good condition usually lease within two to four weeks. We share showing activity weekly and recommend adjustments if interest is slow.

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Mateo Rivera leads this service for our team. A short call is enough to map out the next steps and the questions worth asking first.

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The Agents Who Lead This Work

Mateo Rivera leads property management for our team, with colleagues who cover neighboring areas and specialties.

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