Single-Family Rental Property Management — Shelby County, AL
Property Management
Transparent monthly management pricing, disciplined Tenant screening, and a structured system for managing risk on your single-family rental.
Property Management Pricing
Monthly management fees based on Property Class, rent range, and Tenant credit score.
Class A Property
Rent: $3,500+
Tenant Credit Score: 740+
Low Risk
$25/mo
Moderate Risk
Not Recommended
High Risk
Not Recommended
Class B Property
Rent: $2,500 – $3,499
Tenant Credit Score: 670+
Low Risk
Not Recommended
Moderate Risk
$50/mo
High Risk
Not Recommended
Class C Property
Rent: $1,500 – $2,499
Tenant Credit Score: 580+
Low Risk
Not Recommended
Moderate Risk
Not Recommended
High Risk
$75/mo
For Listing/Management Agreements signed on or after May 8, 2026.
Application Qualification Standards
These standards directly affect how many qualified Applicants your property attracts, how quickly it leases, and your overall rental income. They are applied uniformly per Federal Fair Housing equitable enforcement requirements.
| Low Risk | Moderate Risk | High Risk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income to Rent Ratio Requirement |
3:1 | 3:1 | 3:1 |
| Debt-to-Income Ratio Limit |
41% | 45% | 45% |
| Past Due & Delinquency Limit | $0 | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Optional Eviction Protection Plan (EPP) | $10/mo | $10/mo | $10/mo |
| Number of Qualified Applicants | Fewest | Larger | Largest |
Any Rental Applicant that qualifies under the Low Risk Standard is also approvable for Rental Properties listed under the Moderate or High Risk Standards. However, this does not constitute a variable fee agreement with the Property Owner. If a Property Owner contracts under a Moderate or High Risk Standard and a Low Risk Applicant is placed, the Property Owner will still pay the contracted fee.
How We Screen Applicants and Manage Risk
Many rental Applicants today have acceptable credit scores but also carry significant debt or delinquent accounts. A credit score alone does not tell the full story.
At Dean & Associates Inc, we evaluate every Applicant using consistent, objective criteria, including income, Debt-to-Income ratio, total debt load, and delinquencies. All Applicants must meet our published minimum requirements, and these standards are applied uniformly without exception per Federal Fair Housing equitable enforcement requirements.
Management pricing varies by Risk Category. Higher-risk Tenants require more oversight and carry greater financial risk, so higher fees apply. Pricing is based on predefined criteria, applied consistently, and does not influence approval decisions.
In the $1,500 to $2,499 rental range, many housing providers accept Applicants with higher debt and delinquencies. Our approach is to clearly define that risk, apply consistent standards, and give Property Owners the information needed to make informed decisions.
Tenant performance is never guaranteed. Our role is to provide a structured, transparent system to help you manage risk effectively.
Monthly Property Management Service Includes
- Rent Collection & Rent Collection Enforcement
- Repair & Maintenance Management
- Accounting
- 1099 Service
- Move In Condition Report
- Move Out Condition Report
- Security Deposit Escrow and Return
For Listing/Management Agreements signed on or after May 8, 2026.
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