Real Property Management Franchise Costs: Estimated Initial Investment (Item 7, 2026 FDD)
1. Initial Franchise Fee: $69,900
- If you are approved as a new franchisee, your Minimum Initial Franchise Fee will be $69,900. You may qualify for a discount on the initial franchise fee.
- You must pay the initial franchise fee in full when you sign the Franchise Agreement.
- Although the franchisor does not typically finance, it may agree to finance a portion of the initial franchise fee, depending on your credit-worthiness, the collateral that you have available, and its then-current financing policies.
2. Marketing: $8,000 to $32,000
3. Real Estate/Rent: $2,250 to $9,000
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- The low estimate is based on an assumption of leasing a facility of 500 square feet.
- The high estimate is based on an assumption of leasing a facility of 1,000 square feet.
- The estimated range of costs in this category only includes your costs to enter into a lease agreement for the facility and pay the rent for the first three months, and these costs vary significantly by geographic area.
4. Vehicle: $3,000 to $5,000
- If you choose to wrap or logo your vehicles, such wraps or logos must meet the franchisor’s specifications as described in the Operating Manual. The Marks must then be professionally applied as the franchisor specifies before the vehicles are put into service.
- The franchisor does not sell or lease vehicles. An existing vehicle can be converted according to the franchisor’s specifications for use in the franchised business or you may choose to acquire a vehicle that meets the franchisor’s specifications.
- The estimated low cost reflects the cost of having the Marks applied to an existing vehicle that meets the franchisor’s standards. The estimated high cost reflects the purchase of a vehicle meeting the franchisor’s standards plus having the Marks applied.
5. Insurance: $6,250 to $7,250
- Factors that may affect your cost of insurance include the size and location of the franchised business, the value of the leasehold improvements, the number of employees, and other factors.
6. Equipment and Supplies: $2,500 to $5,000
- If you already own an existing business similar to the franchise, you may own much of the necessary equipment, supplies, and inventory to begin the operation of your franchise.
- The low estimate shown here assumes that you already own an existing business similar to the franchise. The high estimate shown here assumes you do not own an existing business, and includes office equipment, inventory, and signage needed to equip your franchise in accordance with the franchisor’s standards.
- Both estimates include printed material (business cards, stationery, brochures, marketing materials, signage, etc.).
7. Training, Travel, Lodging, and Food: $1,000 to $3,000
- The cost of initial training is included in the Minimum Initial Franchise Fee, but you are responsible for transportation and expenses for meals and lodging while attending the training. The total cost will vary depending on the number of people attending, how far you travel, and the type of accommodations you choose.
8. Property Management Software: $1,028 to $3,500
- You must purchase and use the approved Property Management Software (currently, AppFolio). This software must be utilized for all properties managed, except in those limited instances where the software is not in compliance with local or state laws in your area.
9. Software System Fee: $363 to $1,452
10. Task Management and Lead Management Software: $300 to $1,200
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- State and local government agencies typically charge fees for construction permits and operating licenses, including real estate and brokerage license fees. Your actual costs depend on the requirements of state and local government agencies.
- You are expected to join the local Chamber of Commerce and other local business networking organizations.
12. Legal and Accounting: $1,500 to $5,000
- You will need to employ an attorney, an accountant, and other consultants to assist you in establishing your Business. Additionally, the franchisor strongly recommends that you hire a real estate attorney with experience in property management to review all forms or documents that are provided to you for use in your Business to ensure that they meet the specific legal requirement in your jurisdiction.
- These fees may vary from location to location depending upon the prevailing rates of local attorneys, accountants, and consultants.
13. Additional Funds (first 12 months): $2,500 to $100,000
- The franchisor recommends that you have additional funds available during the start-up phase of your franchise. These amounts are the franchisor’s estimates of the amount needed to cover your expenses for 12 months from the date you open for business.
- In computing this estimate, the franchisor relied on information provided to it by its franchisees as well as on its and its predecessors’ industry knowledge and decades of experience in managing and developing the franchise system.
- The franchisor recommends you have funds available for a longer time period and 12 months should be viewed as the minimum time you should plan for.
14. Total: $99,341 to $244,302
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