Field Property Manager | Section 8 & AppFolio

COMMERCIAL REALTY; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

COMMERCIAL REALTY in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential rental properties across Raleigh and surrounding markets. This role blends admin duties with hands-on field work, including inspections, repairs, and vendor coordination.

The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, able to communicate with tenants and authorities, and comfortable traveling up to 1–2 hours from Raleigh.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property management, leasing, or rental property operations.
• Experience with Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher properties strongly preferred.
• Experience using AppFolio Property Manager strongly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to perform minor maintenance repairs and basic property troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of residential rental properties.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants regarding maintenance requests, rent payments, lease questions, and property-related concerns.
• Handle tenant communications professionally and respond promptly to issues.
• Oversee rent collections, follow up on delinquent accounts, and coordinate collection efforts.
• Enforce lease terms and company policies consistently.
• Maintain accurate tenant records, lease documents, and property information.
• Market available rental properties and coordinate property showings.
• Respond to rental inquiries and communicate with prospective tenants.
• Process rental applications, conduct tenant screening, and prepare lease agreements.
• Coordinate lease signings, renewals, and tenant move-ins.
• Perform move-in and move-out inspections with detailed documentation and photographs.
• Coordinate unit turnovers to minimize vacancy periods.
• Identify and address issues that could affect occupancy or tenant retention.
• Manage properties participating in Section 8 and other housing assistance programs.
• Communicate with local housing authorities regarding tenant eligibility, inspections, rent approvals, and payments.
• Coordinate Housing Quality Standards (HQS) or applicable program inspections.
• Ensure properties remain compliant with applicable housing program requirements.
• Manage Section 8 leasing paperwork, recertifications, and related documentation.
• Track tenant portions and housing authority portions of rent payments.
• Receive, prioritize, and manage tenant maintenance work orders.
• Personally complete minor maintenance repairs and work orders when practical, including basic troubleshooting, replacing fixtures, minor plumbing repairs, changing locks, and other small property repairs within the employee's qualifications.
• Dispatch plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and other vendors for repairs requiring specialized skills.
• Coordinate vendor scheduling, access, and repair completion.
• Follow up on work orders to ensure repairs are completed properly and on time.
• Obtain repair estimates and help control maintenance expenses.
• Identify preventative maintenance opportunities to reduce long-term costs.
• Respond to urgent property maintenance issues as needed.
• Conduct routine on-site property inspections to identify maintenance concerns, lease violations, and potential property damage.
• Perform move-in, move-out, and periodic occupancy inspections.
• Document property conditions with photographs and detailed inspection reports.
• Inspect vacant units and coordinate necessary repairs before new tenants move in.
• Verify that vendors have completed assigned work satisfactorily.
• Travel regularly to properties located within approximately 1–2 hours of Raleigh, NC.
• Utilize AppFolio to manage daily property operations and maintenance workflows.
• Enter, assign, track, and close maintenance work orders.
• Maintain accurate tenant, lease, and property records.
• Track rent collections, delinquent accounts, and tenant communications.
• Upload inspection photographs, invoices, and property documentation.
• Assist with property reporting and operational updates.

Skills

Residential property management

Tenant relations

Lease administration

Vendor coordination

AppFolio

Driving license

Tools

AppFolio Property Manager

Job description

COMMERCIAL REALTY in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced Property Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential rental properties across Raleigh and surrounding markets. This role blends admin duties with hands-on field work, including inspections, repairs, and vendor coordination.

The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, able to communicate with tenants and authorities, and comfortable traveling up to 1–2 hours from Raleigh.