lifestyles realty group

Real Estate and Property Management

ABOUT lifestyles realty group

Lifestyles Realty is a family owned real estate and property management company serving Central Oregon for over 2 decades, providing property management services in Bend, Redmond, Sunriver and La Pine. Our mission statement, “Simple, Client-Focused Real Estate Solutions” is something we take very seriously. We offer end to end real estate solutions with specialists in all areas and are ready to work with you to achieve your goals.

Buy. Sell. Rent. Invest.

Tenants

For tenants, we manage a roster of over 100 residential units for rent. Residents enjoy the convenience of a secure online rent payment portal, an online maintenance ticket submission system and responsive maintenance. Our properties are well-maintained and professionally managed. View our vacancies and fill out your application today!

Owners

For investment property owners, we offer attentive services ranging from full time rental management to tenant placement services. Communication is our top priority. We are experienced and stay connected with the seemingly always changing legislative rules regarding property management. Let us help you make the most of your real estate investment and join our team.

TENANTS

YOUR ONLINE PORTAL

PAY RENT

Securely pay rent online from anywhere. Set up automatic payments so you always pay on time.

SUBMIT MAINTENANCE REQUESTS

Quickly submit maintenance requests that go directly to our maintenance queue.

SEAMLESS COMMUNICATION

Send communications to us at anytime.

RENTERS INSURANCE

Easily submit proof of insurance coverage or purchase a policy, right from your portal.

OWNERS

BACKED BY INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY

SIMPLIFIED & SECURE PAYMENTS

Make and receive payments from the mobile-friendly Online Portal. Directly send funds for owner contributions, including emergency maintenance repairs, renovations, or reserves via eCheck or Debit Card.

24/7 ACCESS & PROPERTY INSIGHTS

Get on-demand access to financial statements, monthly summaries, year-end tax statements, and important documents from anywhere using our robust mobile capabilities.

ENHANCED COMMUNICATION

Stay connected and informed with built-in messaging, notifications, and emailing tools, all with fully mobile functionality to simplify collaboration.

SERVICES YOU CAN TRUST

Reporting

Property Performance Reports to keep you in the loop on your investment.

Maintenance

Regular Property Maintenance and Inspections keep your property in great condition.

Marketing

Effective Marketing & Leasing services keep your properties filled and performing at their peak potential.

Financials

Our Property Financial Services keep your finances organized and up-to-date.

Filling Vacancies

We help place tenants in properties that are a great fit for them and their needs.

Tenant Care

Positive Tenant Relations & Lease Compliance keep tenants and owners happy.

LIFESTYLES property management blog

The First 5 Questions to Ask When You Recieve a Rental Inquiry

By Michelle Hardesty • 02 May, 2024

When a potential tenant calls or emails inquiring about an available rental property, the property manager's goal is to gather essential information to assess whether the individual is a suitable fit for the property. Here are the first five questions a property manager should ask: What is Your Desired Move-in Date? : Understanding the potential tenant's timeline for moving in is crucial for coordinating property showings, lease signings, and any necessary preparations. It also helps ensure that the property manager can accommodate the tenant's needs and expectations regarding availabilitity. Do You Have Pets? : Knowing whether the potential tenant has pets is essential for clarifying the property's pet policy and any associated fees or restrictions. This question allows the property manager to address potential concerns related to company and Owner pet policies (ie, age, breed, etc...) What is Your Monthly Income? : Understanding the potential tenant's income provides insight into their ability to afford the rental property. Property managers typically aim for tenants whose monthly income is at least three times the monthly rent to ensure they can comfortably meet their financial obligations. Asking about income helps verify the tenant's ability to pay rent consistently and on time. Do you have any questions about the property? Making sure potential tenant's questions are answered provides insight for all parties. Maybe they need a fenced yard, washer & dryer in unit, garage, etc... By learning more about their wants and needs you could potentially have another available unit that they may be interested in as well. Do you want to scheudle a showing? Offering a showing, prior to receiving their applications, ensures that they do want to move forward and that they are not wasting money on applications fees for homes that may not fit their needs. By asking these initial questions, property managers can gather crucial information to evaluate the potential tenant's suitability for the rental property and determine whether to proceed with the application process. Additionally, these questions lay the groundwork for more in-depth discussions regarding lease terms, rental policies, and tenant expectations.