SOUTHERN OAKS REALTY
Your Investment.
Our Local Expertise.
From finding the right tenants to preparing a furnished home for its first guests, rental ownership comes with plenty of moving parts. Our hands-on management brings marketing, communication, property care, and financial reporting together—so you can focus on your goals.
Two Approaches. One Local Team.
Long-Term Management
Consistent support for your long-term rental, from finding tenants to day-to-day management.
Marketing, tenant screening, leasing, rent collection, maintenance coordination.
Short-Term Management
Hands-on management for furnished rentals, from listing preparation to the guest experience.
Listing management, pricing, guest communication, cleaning coordination, property care.
Management pricing tailored to your property. Contact us to discuss your rental goals, service needs, and pricing for long-term or short-term management.
YOUR RENTAL POSSIBILITIES
What Could Your Property Earn?
Let’s explore rental options, anticipated expenses, and management needs. Contact us for a rental analysis and pricing based on your property and the services you need.
Start With Your Property.
Share your property’s address, whether you’re considering long-term or short-term rentals, and your goals. We’ll discuss suitable services and explain our management fees.
Prefer to call? 919-335-8292
Serving Central and Western North Carolina. Services and fees are subject to your management agreement. Property operating expenses and setup costs are separate as applicable.
We Handle the Moving Parts.
Marketing
Listings that highlight your property.
Placement & Booking
Tenant screening, lease preparation, reservation coordination.
Communication
A point of contact for tenants and guests.
Property Care
Maintenance coordination, condition checks, move-in and move-out inspections.
Owner Reporting
Monthly financial statements, owner disbursements, year-end reporting.
Rental Strategy
Guidance shaped around your goals.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL SETUP
From Empty Home to Guest-Ready.
Furnishing, supplies, smart-home setup, listing preparation—we help turn an empty property into a welcoming furnished rental.
BEFORE
GUEST-READY
Contact us to discuss setup and design options, scope, and pricing for your property.
A Few Common Questions
What does property management cost?
Contact us to discuss your property, rental plans, and the services you need. We’ll explain management fees, tenant placement or setup services, and any separate costs before you decide to move forward. Ask about management pricing.
How do you screen long-term applicants?
Our screening process includes credit checks, income verification, rental history review.
How is my property marketed?
We use professional photography, detailed listings, rental advertising channels suited to your property. Long-term marketing may include MLS exposure and relocation connections.
How are security deposits handled?
For long-term rentals, security deposits are held in a designated trust account.
Confidence Throughout Your Investment.
“I can’t say enough about Leslie Fetzer and Southern Oaks Realty. We used Leslie and her husband, Justin, to manage our rental property and then ultimately sell the property for us. They did a flawless job vetting our renters and keeping them satisfied. Then they sold our property in just a few days and we received more than our asking price. They are FANTASTIC and very easy to work with.”
Neal Zipser
Zillow review
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Talk with our team about your property and management pricing.