Property Manager

A Property Management Company; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ludwig and Company is seeking a Property Manager for a 151-unit apartment community in South Bend, IN. This role is with a well-established local firm handling midwest properties.

Responsibilities include marketing, leasing, move-ins/outs, Section 8 coordination with housing authorities, and managing daily operations to ensure timely occupancy reports and smooth property performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Section 8 programs required
• 3 years of property management experience required
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Strong computer and organization skills
• Strong customer service and verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Implement Marketing and Leasing Strategies
• Tour units with Prospective Tenants
• Track Leasing Prospects
• Make recommendations to improve leasing performance
• Complete lease applications and verify income and references
• Prepare resident leases and review terms with new residents
• Coordinate resident move-ins and move-outs
• Coordinate Section 8 voucher payments with housing authorities
• Initiate and complete lease renewal process
• Coordinate resident work orders with maintenance
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of bank deposits and record collections
• Record leasing and occupancy information in PM software
• Prepare weekly leasing, occupancy and delinquency reports
• Follow up with residents with delinquent accounts and issue 5-day notices
• Initiate eviction process with attorney when necessary
• Represent management in eviction court proceedings
• Assure units are maintained and ready for inspections
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Section 8

Property management

Driver's license

Computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Description

Ludwig and Company is a highly respected Property management firm doing business throughout the Midwest. Our firm’s portfolio includes 80+ multi-family communities representing approximately 8,000+ units.

Ludwig and Company is seeking a property manager at our South Bend, IN 151 unit apartment community. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established local company.

• Implement Marketing and Leasing Strategies
• Tour units with Prospective Tenants
• Track Leasing Prospects
• Make recommendations related to leasing to enhance the bottom line performance of the portfolio
• Complete lease applications and verify prospective resident income information and references
• Prepare resident leases and review terms with new residents
• Coordinate resident move-ins and move-outs
• Coordinate Section 8 voucher payments with various city, state and federal housing authorities
• Initiate and complete lease renewal process
• Coordinate resident work orders with maintenance staff and assure that each work order is performed timely and to the resident’s satisfaction
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of bank deposits, and record collections activity on property management software
• Record leasing and occupancy information on property management software accurately and timely.
• Prepare accurate weekly leasing, occupancy and delinquency reports for management and ownership
• Follow up daily with residents who have delinquent accounts and prepare 5 day notices when necessary
• Initiate eviction process with attorney when necessary
• Represent management in eviction court proceedings
• Assure units are maintained properly and ready for unit inspections performed by housing authorities
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Requirements

Experience working with Section 8 programs required

3 years of property management required

Valid Driver’s License required

Strong computer and organization skills

Strong customer service and verbal and written communication skills