Triangle property management with strict 635-credit screening, four quarterly inspections, and 24/7 owner-portal transparency.
Low management fee percentage. One-time $499 owner transfer fee. No hidden costs.
Most property owners don't switch to professional management because of the fee. They switch because of these.
Tenant emergencies that wake you up — water leaks, no heat, no AC. The 24/7 dispatch line takes the call so you don't have to.
Late rent, damage, evictions. Strict 635-credit / 55% DTI screening with zero tolerance for prior evictions cuts this risk.
Spreadsheets, waiting weeks for rent statements. Buildium portal gives 24/7 visibility into income, expenses, and tax docs.
Out-of-state owners managing Triangle rentals blind. Quarterly photo-documented inspections close the visibility gap.
Full management of the North Carolina summary-ejectment process — notice filings through Durham County courthouse hearings, sheriff lockouts, and replacement-tenant placement after vacancy.
Free rental analyses, TMLS-powered comps, buying and selling investment properties across the Triangle, and ROI-boosting improvement recommendations — backed by 26+ years of local Triangle market data.
24/7 emergency maintenance dispatch, vetted local-contractor coordination, and four on-site quarterly inspections per year — with monthly automated filter-change reminders to tenants.
Marketing, screening, and lease signing — backed by a 635 minimum credit score, 55% maximum DTI, and zero tolerance for prior evictions, collections, charge-offs, or judgements.
Founder Bobby Ross has managed Research Triangle rentals since 2000. We protect your asset like our own — strict screening, quarterly inspections, transparent reporting.
Verifiable Equifax screening. Zero tolerance for prior evictions, collections, or charge-offs.
Photo-documented reports via Buildium. Most competitors inspect annually or only on request.
Buildium accounting, Obligo deposit-free leasing, Equifax screening, 24/7 owner portal.
Premium service without premium fee structure. $499 one-time owner transfer.
Not all property management is the same. Here is what sets our standards apart.
| Criteria | Durham Elite | Self-Managed | Typical Triangle Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenant Screening | 635 credit floor, 55% DTI cap, zero-eviction tolerance via Equifax | Whatever you decide — inconsistent, legal exposure risk | Soft thresholds, often waived when units sit vacant |
| Property Inspections | Four on-site quarterly inspections with photo reports | If you schedule it and make the trip | Annual or by-request only (most competitors) |
| Maintenance Response | 24/7 dispatch — vetted Triangle contractor network | Your phone rings at 2 AM | Business hours; contractor quality varies |
| Owner Visibility | 24/7 Buildium portal — financials, invoices, inspection photos | Spreadsheets and your own records | Monthly PDF statements, no real-time access |
| Eviction Handling | Full NC summary-ejectment management, eviction-protection add-on | You file, you attend, you coordinate the sheriff lockout | Referral to an attorney at your cost |
| Management Fee | Low % of rent collected. $499 one-time owner transfer | Your time only — 6-10+ hours/month per property | Market-rate % plus setup, leasing, and misc fees |
Four steps from first call to a qualified tenant paying rent through your owner portal.
TMLS comps, rent estimate, ROI-boosting improvement recommendations. Returned in 24-48 hours.
Buildium portal setup, $499 one-time owner transfer, marketing prep — handled by our local team.
TMLS marketing, Equifax checks, 635 minimum credit, 55% DTI cap, 24-hour application turnaround.
24/7 maintenance dispatch, four quarterly inspections, monthly financials. You watch the dashboard.
Free TMLS-driven analysis returned in 24-48 hours.
I moved to California in 2022 and Bobby's team kept my Trinity Park rental cash-flowing without a single phone call to me. Quarterly inspection reports come with photos, rent hits my account on the 6th every month. Worth every basis point of the management fee.
We owned three duplexes in Durham and self-managed for years. After one bad eviction, we hired Durham Elite. Their 635 credit floor is real — every tenant they've placed has paid on time. Renewals up, vacancies down.
Free rental analysis was the most thorough I've gotten. They walked me through TMLS comps, the kitchen update that would actually move rent, and what to expect on days-on-market. We listed at their recommended number and had a qualified tenant in 14 days.
Before you commit to any management company, read our independent owner-focused property management guides covering NC fees, tenant screening, evictions, and the DIY-vs-professional decision math. We update them as the Triangle market and NC landlord-tenant law shift.
Browse All GuidesDurham County (primary) plus Wake, Orange, and eastern Alamance Counties. Same standards, same screening, same inspection cadence everywhere.
26+ years of Triangle property management. Free rental analysis returned in 24-48 hours.