Full management
Rent collection, maintenance coordination, inspections, notices and monthly statements.
Managing KC rentals since 2013
Rent collected, tenants screened, owner paid
We lease your property, screen every applicant against income, credit and eviction history, handle maintenance around the clock and deposit your money by the tenth.
12 yrsmanaging rentals
890doors under management
22 daysaverage days vacant
98.4%rent collected on time
Management services
Leasing, rent, maintenance and reporting
Flat percentage management fee, no markup on maintenance invoices.
Tenant placement only
Marketing, showings, screening, lease signing and move in condition report.
Tenant screening
Income verification at three times rent, credit, criminal, eviction and landlord references.
Maintenance coordination
24 hour emergency line, vetted vendors, and no markup added to any invoice.
Semi annual inspection
Interior and exterior photo inspection twice a year with a written condition report.
Eviction handling
Notice service, filing, court appearance coordination and possession through set out.
About Bluestem
Started by owners who fired their manager
Bluestem grew out of a small KC rental portfolio whose owners kept getting billed a twenty percent markup on every furnace filter. We built this company around flat fees and pass through maintenance, and we still manage those original properties.
•Licensed Missouri property manager, broker license on file
•No markup on maintenance invoices, you see the vendor bill
•Owner statements and 1099 documents posted to your portal monthly
Reviews
What owners say
“I live in Denver and own four houses in Waldo. I have not fielded a tenant call in three years and the deposit hits my account on the ninth every month.”
Nathan G., Out of state owner
“They turned a vacant unit in nine days including paint and carpet. My last manager took two months.”
Ruth A., Duplex owner, Independence
FAQ
Owner questions
What is your management fee?
Eight percent of collected rent for full management, plus a tenant placement fee of seventy five percent of one month's rent when we lease a unit. There is no leasing fee on renewals and no markup on maintenance.
How do you screen tenants?
We verify income at three times the monthly rent, pull credit, criminal and eviction history, and call the two most recent landlords. Every applicant is screened against the same written criteria, which also keeps you compliant with fair housing.
Who approves repairs?
Anything under a threshold you set, commonly $400, we handle and report. Above that we get your approval first, except genuine emergencies like an active leak or no heat where we act to protect the property and call you immediately.
When do I get paid?
Owner disbursements go out between the eighth and tenth of each month by direct deposit, with the statement and all invoices posted to your portal the same day.
Contact
Request a rent analysis
Send us the address and we will come back with a realistic market rent, expected days on market and a management proposal.
Phone(287) 555-0187
Address4310 Main St, Suite 2, Kansas City, MO 64111, Kansas City, Missouri
HoursMon to Fri 8:30am to 5:30pm, 24 hour maintenance line
AreaKansas City, Overland Park, Lee's Summit, Independence, Olathe