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For landlords & investors

Every vacant day costs rent. We shorten them.

Make-readies, work orders and Section 8 inspection repairs for owners of affordable rentals across Charlotte and Gaston County. One flat price, a photo report on every job, and no need for you to be on site.

Single-family · Duplexes & triplexes · Townhomes · Small multifamily

Turnover photo report
Sample · Unit 2B · move-out turn
Ready to list
BEFORE
AFTER
  • Patch & paint, all rooms14 photos
  • Locks rekeyed, 2 keys in lockbox2 photos
  • Smoke & CO detectors replaced3 photos
  • LVP repair, kitchen4 photos
  • Final punch list, 18 items18 photos
Approved by text, 4:12 PM: replace damaged bifold door
Keys back in lockboxOne invoice per job
4 years in apartment maintenanceTurnovers and work orders, occupied and vacant
Engineer-level scopingRoot causes fixed, not covered up
Photo report on every jobBefore and after, item by item
One invoice per jobFlat price, no hourly surprises

What we handle

Your maintenance department, without the payroll.

For owners with one rental or a few dozen. Text the work, get a flat price, get photos when it's done.

01 Unit turnovers & make-readies Trash-out to photo report on vacant units, worked in a set order. Days, not weeks. How a turn works → 02 Work orders Occupied or vacant. We coordinate with your tenant and send photos when it’s done. Send a work order → 03 Section 8 inspection repairs Send the fail list. We fix every item and document it for re-inspection. Section 8 repairs → 04 Condition photo reports Dated move-in and move-out photos to back up deposit decisions. Request pricing → 05 Lock changes & rekeying New keys between every tenant, left wherever you want them. Request pricing → 06 Renovations between tenants Upgrade floors, paint, cabinets and tile while the unit sits empty. Renovations & flips →

Built for affordable rentals

Repairs that protect your margins.

Made for owners of older single-family homes, duplexes and small multifamily buildings, where every dollar and every vacant day counts.

Freedom Drive · Wilkinson Blvd · West Blvd · Beatties Ford Rd · Sugar Creek · North Tryon · Albemarle Rd · Gaston County

Rental-grade materials

Durable, easy-to-match finishes that hold up to tenants and make the next turn faster.

Fix what matters first

Safety and inspection items first, then the cosmetic list, so your budget goes where it counts.

Short vacancies

Turns worked in a set order, so units get back to rent in days, not weeks.

Voucher-ready

We know what voucher inspectors look for, and every fix is documented with dated photos.

How a turn works

Move-out to rent-ready, in a set order.

Days, not weeks.Typical vacant-unit turn
  1. 01

    Free walkthrough

    We walk the unit with you, or on our own with lockbox access. One flat price per turn within 1 business day.

  2. 02

    Approve & schedule

    Approve by text. We coordinate access: lockbox, code or key pickup.

  3. 03

    Work in a set order

    Trash-out, repairs, paint, floors, fixtures, clean-up. Nothing waits on anything else.

  4. 04

    Progress photos

    Texts as each stage finishes. Anything extra is approved by you first.

  5. 05

    Photo report & invoice

    Before-and-after for every item, keys back, one invoice.

What's in a standard turn

The checklist, room by room.

Every turn is quoted against this list, so you know exactly what you're paying for. Items that don't apply come off the price.

Download the checklist (free)

Walls & paint

  • Patch holes, dings & anchors
  • Paint touch-up or full repaint
  • Caulk trim, tub & counters
  • Ceiling stains checked & noted

Floors

  • Repair or replace damaged LVP
  • Transitions & thresholds secured
  • Baseboard & shoe molding repair
  • Final sweep & mop

Kitchen

  • Cabinet doors, hinges & pulls
  • Faucet & sprayer checked
  • Appliances checked, swapped if needed
  • Burner knobs, filters & bulbs

Bathrooms

  • Re-caulk tub, shower & sink
  • Showerhead & faucet swaps
  • Towel bars, mirrors & accessories
  • Drains cleared & tested

Doors, locks & windows

  • Locks rekeyed or changed
  • Doors adjusted, stops & sweeps
  • Blinds replaced as needed
  • Screens & window locks checked

Safety & final

  • Smoke & CO detectors tested or replaced
  • Cover plates & bulbs replaced
  • Filter changed
  • Punch list & photo report

Section 8 · Housing Choice Voucher

Failed an inspection? Send us the fail list.

Renting to voucher holders through INLIVIAN? A failed inspection can hold up your rent. Send us the inspector's list and we'll set up a free walkthrough. We quote it flat, fix every item, and send dated photos so you're ready for re-inspection.

Common fixes: smoke & CO detectors · handrails · window locks & screens · cover plates · door hardware · caulk & minor repairs

Call or text · (980) 288-4954 How Section 8 repairs work →
Inspection fail listSample · single-family rental
  1. 1Smoke detector missingBedroom 2Fixed
  2. 2Handrail looseFront stepsFixed
  3. 3Window won’t lockLiving roomFixed
  4. 4Cracked cover plateKitchenFixed
  5. 5Torn window screenBedroom 1Fixed
  6. 6Water heater relief lineUtility closetLicensed partner
Dated photos sent for every itemReady for re-inspection

Landlord Maintenance Program

One handyman who knows your units.

  • Priority scheduling for your work orders and turns
  • Your standard turn checklist, saved and reused
  • Photo report on every job
  • Simple flat pricing by unit type
  • One point of contact for every job
Ask about the program →

How billing works

No surprises on the invoice.

  1. 1One flat price per job or per turnLabor and materials, quoted before work starts.
  2. 2Extra work approved by text firstPhotos and a price. Nothing extra happens without your OK.
  3. 3One invoice, photo report attachedEasy to file, easy to forward to a partner or accountant.

Need a certificate of insurance? We'll send it before the first job.

Rental Turnover Checklist

Free download

The Rental Turnover Checklist

The same room-by-room list we use on every turn. Print it, hand it to your crew, or use it to check ours.

The checklist opens right away, ready to print or save as a PDF. No spam, and we never share your info.

Request landlord pricing

Tell us about your rentals.

We'll reply within 1 business day with how we'd handle your units and flat pricing for your typical turn.

What do you need?

Landlord questions

Straight answers.

How do you get into the unit?

Lockbox, door code or key pickup, whichever you prefer. Keys go back exactly where you want them.

Do you work in occupied units?

Yes. We schedule with your tenant directly or through you, keep the visit short and tidy, and send photos when it's done.

How fast is a turn?

Days, not weeks, depending on scope. Your quote comes with a schedule, and you'll get photos as each stage finishes.

Do you handle trash-outs?

Yes. Trash-out and cleanout are part of the standard turn when a unit needs them.

What if you find something extra?

We text you photos and a price. Nothing extra happens without your OK.

Do you work on older homes built before 1978?

Yes, for most repairs. Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, so jobs that disturb more than a small area of painted surface fall under lead-safe rules. We flag that on your quote before any work starts.

What work goes to a licensed partner?

New wiring or circuits, new water lines, water heaters and toilets need a state trade license. We connect you with a licensed partner and coordinate it with the rest of the turn.