Pricing
What it costs. All of it.
Management fee applies only to collected rent. If the property is vacant, you don't pay. Maintenance runs on a preset approval threshold, and coordinated services (snow, grass, utilities) are passed through at cost plus a transparent coordination fee when we front the vendor. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Caretaker
For owners renting to family, handling their own tenant, or leaving the house vacant short-term. Eyes on the property, not on the lease.
- Quarterly property inspections
- Emergency response coordination
- Basic maintenance triage
- Annual condition report
- Photo documentation
Full Management
Everything you need while posted abroad. The plan most owners choose.
- Everything in Caretaker
- Tenant placement & screening
- Monthly rent collection
- Monthly financial reports
- Maintenance coordination
- Lease management & renewals
- 24/7 emergency response
Premium
White-glove service for furnished or high-value properties.
- Everything in Full Management
- Furnished rental coordination
- Insurance liaison & claims
- Renovation project management
- Exterior + common-area checks between quarterlies (non-tenant-disruptive)
- Priority contractor scheduling
- Dedicated account manager
Fee Breakdown
Every line item. No fine print.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Property Management | 10% of collected rent |
| Tenant Placement | 75-100% of first month's rent |
| Onboarding | $400-700 (assessment, documentation, setup) |
| Lease Renewal | $250 typical. Scope-dependent. |
| Maintenance | Cost + transparent markup up to your approval threshold. Receipts included. |
| Coordinated services (snow, grass, utilities) | Cost + coordination fee when Bolden fronts payment. Rate set in your management agreement. |
Management fee applies only to collected rent. If the property is vacant, you don't pay. Maintenance costs are passed through at cost plus a transparent coordination fee. Every invoice attached to your monthly report.
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The cost of doing it yourself
Managing a property from abroad is not the same as managing it from down the street. Here is what DIY actually costs.
| Risk | DIY Cost | With Bolden |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency travel to Ottawa | $2,000+ | Included |
| Deferred maintenance damage | $5,000+ | Quarterly inspections prevent it |
| Vacancy months (no tenant) | 1-3 months lost rent | Professional placement in 2-4 weeks |
| Legal issues (wrong notice, bad lease) | $3,000+ | Compliance handled |
| Stress and time from abroad | Priceless | Predictable 10% fee |
FAQ
Common questions about pricing.
The 10% management fee covers rent collection, monthly financial reporting, tenant communication, maintenance coordination, quarterly inspections with photo documentation, and emergency response. Tenant placement and onboarding are separate one-time fees. Every dollar is accounted for in your monthly statement.
No. The management fee applies only to collected rent. If the property is vacant, you don't pay a management fee. We're incentivized to keep your property occupied with quality tenants. Vacancy is our problem, not yours.
Every management agreement sets an approval threshold. Below it, we execute and invoice at cost plus a transparent coordination fee. Above it, we notify you with photos and a quote before any work starts. Every expense is itemized with receipts attached to your monthly report. No hidden markups. No surprise invoices.
Yes. We can take over the full service stack (snow clearing, grass cutting, chimney sweeps, septic, utilities) so you have one point of contact instead of six vendor relationships to manage from abroad. These pass through at cost plus a transparent coordination fee when Bolden fronts the vendor. The rate and list of included services are set in your management agreement, so you see the full picture before signing.
Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade at any time with 30 days notice. If your posting changes or your needs evolve, your plan adjusts with you. No penalties, no lock-in contracts.
Your property is an asset. Treat it like one.
Book a free departure assessment. We will tell you exactly what it would cost to manage your property while you are posted.
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