Poconos Property Management Fees for Long-Term Rentals: What Owners Should Expect
- Jeremiah Noll
- May 7
- 5 min read
Updated September 2025
TLDR: Most property managers in Monroe County charge 8% to 12% of monthly rent for long-term rentals. The difference comes down to what’s included and what costs extra. Local, in-house teams like Galvanized offer better tenant retention, faster repairs, and more stable ROI than national chains.
If you’re thinking about hiring a property manager for a long-term rental in the Poconos, it’s important to understand what you’re actually paying for and what is worth it. Not all fee structures are the same.
Some companies offer a low monthly rate but add charges for every eviction hearing, maintenance request, or lease renewal. Others charge more up front but include services that save you thousands in the long run.
Let’s break down the numbers and what local owners should expect in 2025.
What’s the average monthly management fee in the Poconos for long-term rentals?
Most full-service property management companies in Monroe County charge between 8% and 12% of the monthly rent for long-term rental (LTR) management.
Examples:
$1,400/month rent = $112 to $168/month in management fees.
$1,800/month rent = $144 to $216/month.
Some companies offer flat fees, but percentage-based pricing is the norm. It aligns incentives and adjusts with market rent.
At Galvanized Management, our LTR fee starts at 10% and it includes more than most owners expect.
What services are included in a standard LTR management fee?
A good management fee should cover the core services that protect your investment and stabilize your cash flow.
Rent collection and accounting.
Tenant communication and issue resolution.
Maintenance coordination.
Move-in/move-out inspections.
Lease enforcement and renewals.
24/7 emergency response.
Monthly and year-end financial reports.
Some companies charge extra for these. Always read the fine print and ask what’s included versus billed as a pass-through.
What’s not included and what will cost extra?
Even with a full-service LTR manager, there are usually a few additional costs.
Tenant placement or leasing fee: most charge one month’s rent. Covers marketing, showings, screening, lease drafting, and move-in coordination.
Maintenance and repairs: billed at cost or with a small markup, depending on whether the work is done in-house or outsourced.
Eviction processing (if needed): standard procedures may be included, but legal costs like filing and sheriff fees are extra.
At Galvanized Management, we do all leasing and tenant placement in-house and do not charge a separate turnover fee. We get paid the way you get paid, from the rent only.
How does pricing differ between local and national property managers?
National or remote companies often advertise low monthly fees but outsource everything, including tenant screening, maintenance, and even phone support.
That leads to poor communication, delayed repairs, unqualified tenants, and legal risk.
We’ve taken over dozens of properties where owners were paying for management but still doing most of the work themselves.
At Galvanized Management, our entire team including maintenance, cleaning, accounting, and tenant support lives within 45 minutes of the homes we manage. That keeps costs stable, issues resolved quickly, and tenants satisfied.
Jeremiah’s Take: What’s worth paying for and what’s not
If you’re comparing management companies, don’t just look at the percentage.
Ask:
Do they use in-house maintenance or mark up vendor invoices?
Are inspections included or billed separately?
Do they charge you when there’s a tenant turnover? It’s common to lose the first month’s rent to a commission.
Is their tenant screening process standardized and legal?
How fast do they respond to tenant issues?
Can they walk you through your net return, not just gross rent?
Are they licensed to manage property in Pennsylvania?
A cheap manager who lets in a bad tenant or delays a furnace repair will cost you far more than a few percent.
What about self-managing, is it worth it to save the fee?
If you live locally, understand landlord-tenant law, and have strong vendor relationships, you can self-manage. But most DIY landlords underestimate time spent chasing rent or answering calls, the cost of poor tenant screening, delayed repairs that snowball into bigger expenses, and burnout from constant tenant issues. This is not a passive investment unless you hire someone like us.
Bottom Line: Know what you’re paying for
Property management fees are not just a line item, they are protection. A good manager pays for themselves through better tenants, faster leasing, legal compliance, and fewer surprises.
If you want a clear breakdown of your property’s ROI and where money may be slipping away, we’ll walk you through it. No pressure.
Need help evaluating your rental property?
Galvanized Management offers local, full-service long-term rental management across Monroe County. We’ll show you if hiring a manager makes sense, and if not, we’ll tell you that too.
Contact us to start the conversation.
FAQ: Property Management Fees for Long-Term Rentals in the Poconos
How much do property managers charge for long-term rentals in the Poconos?
Most full-service managers charge 8% to 12% of monthly rent. Galvanized Management typically charges 10%, which includes full-service management, not just rent collection.
Are tenant placement fees included in monthly management fees?
No. Most companies charge one month’s rent for tenant placement. At Galvanized Management, we include placement as part of full service. We do not charge extra at turnover because our goal is the same as yours: consistent occupancy and ROI.
Do property managers mark up maintenance costs?
Some do. At Galvanized, most maintenance is in-house, so there’s no markup. For outsourced work, we use trusted vendors and never add unnecessary charges.
Is it cheaper to hire a national property manager?
On paper, sometimes. But national firms often outsource leasing, maintenance, and tenant support, which leads to delays and turnover. Local teams like Galvanized provide faster response and better tenant retention, which saves money long term.
What should I ask before hiring a property manager in the Poconos?
Ask about full fee breakdown, maintenance process and markups, tenant screening criteria, leasing timelines and turnover costs, and local presence and team structure.
Can I self-manage a rental property in the Poconos to save the fee?
You can, but it comes with tradeoffs. You’ll need to handle rent collection, emergency calls, maintenance, legal compliance, and tenant disputes. Many owners try and end up burning out or losing money. Unless you live nearby and know the market well, hiring a local team is usually smarter.
How do I know if my Poconos rental is losing money under my current manager?
Look at tenant turnover frequency, rising repair costs without explanation, and whether your manager shows net ROI or just gross rent. Galvanized offers a free rental audit so you can see exactly where you’re earning and where you might be losing.
About the Author
Jeremiah Noll is the founder of Galvanized Management, a fully licensed property management brokerage based in the Poconos. A former math teacher turned real estate investor, he built his company from firsthand experience managing rentals, flips, and township compliance. Today, Galvanized Management oversees more than 175 short-term and long-term rentals with a trusted in-house team.
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