Management that works itself out of a job.
Traditional property management charges 18–25% of your rent indefinitely, and the longer you stay, the less you learn. The Owner Operator program flips that: for twelve months we manage the property side-by-side with you — full transparency, nothing behind a curtain — while teaching you pricing, screening, leasing, maintenance, and the financials.
By the end of Year 1 you graduate and take full control, paying no ongoing management fee. If you'd rather keep a hand on the wheel, à-la-carte support is there when you want it — never as a requirement.
First-Time Landlords
Learn best practices from day one — and skip the expensive learning curve most owners pay for in mistakes.
Growing Investors
Build scalable systems for an expanding portfolio without surrendering your returns to a management company.
Leaving a Management Co.
Tired of paying a percentage forever? Take back control of your investment with the know-how to run it well.
Traditional management vs. Owner Operator
Same property, two philosophies. One keeps you dependent; the other hands you a property you can run yourself.
Traditional-management figures reflect typical Texas market ranges and are shown for comparison.
Four phases, from empty property to running rental.
Phases overlap — leasing begins while setup finishes; operations and finance run the full year alongside you.
Setup & Systems
Preparing the property and laying the legal and operational groundwork.
Marketing & Tenant Placement
Finding, screening, and onboarding the right tenant.
Operations & Maintenance
Day-to-day operations and preserving the value of the asset.
Financial & Reporting
Cash-flow management and investment performance.
Pay during the year you're learning. Not for life.
The fee is tied to the work of standing the rental up and running it with you for twelve months. Once you graduate, the management fee goes to zero — the property is yours to operate.
START THE PROGRAM →What you'll know how to do.
The point isn't a year of service — it's a capable, independent landlord at the end of it. On graduation, you'll be able to run the property on your own and know exactly when to bring help in.
Price rentals competitively based on market conditions.
Screen and select high-quality tenants consistently.
Write and enforce leases that protect your liability.
Handle maintenance professionally and cost-effectively.
Build and utilize a preferred vendor network.
Document inspections, repairs, and tenant communications.
Navigate late rent, lease violations, and early terminations.
Manage property finances to maximize ROI.
Year 2+ — optional, à la carte.
Total independence is the goal. But the door stays open — pull in exactly the help you want, only when you want it. Pricing varies by the scope of services requested.
Consultation when a situation comes up you'd like a second opinion on.
We find and screen the next tenant for a future vacancy.
Hand off a repair or project on an as-needed basis.
A yearly property & market analysis to keep you sharp.
Guidance as you add your next door, then the one after.
The short answers.
What owners ask before they hand IronGate the keys.
We become the single accountable operator across your property’s systems, vendors, maintenance, and reporting — coordinating every trade, catching issues early, and giving you one monthly picture of how the property is performing. One partner instead of a dozen phone numbers.
A new program, built to hand you the keys.
The Owner Operator — Long-Term Rental program is new for 2026. Be one of our first owner-operators.
Learn every part of the job.
For twelve months we run the rental side-by-side with you — pricing, screening, leasing, maintenance, and the financials — with nothing behind a curtain.
0% management fee in Year 2.
You pay 10% in Year 1 only; at graduation you take full control and pay no ongoing management fee. The program is designed to work itself out of a job.
Every lease and repair explained.
You keep the documented method and the vendor network — with à-la-carte help available if and when you want it, never as a requirement.
The Owner Operator program is new for 2026. We would rather earn your trust than borrow anyone else’s — book a consultation and ask for references.
Start the program →They rented out their first home
Unedited words from owners we've worked with. Ask us for a direct reference anytime.
OWNER-OPERATOR · FIRST RENTALWorking with Matt to help rent out our first home was one of the best decisions we made. From day one, his knowledge of property management, maintenance, and the rental process gave us confidence that our investment was in the right hands. He was incredibly responsive to both us and our tenants, always addressing questions and maintenance needs quickly and professionally.
Not only did Matt save us nearly $6,000 in management fees and labor compared to the traditional property management companies we interviewed, but he also taught us so much along the way. Thanks to his guidance, we now feel comfortable managing the property ourselves. In fact, the only reason we're debating whether to continue for another year is because of the value and peace of mind he provides.
If you're looking for someone with exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and a hands-on approach to protecting your property, I can't recommend Matt highly enough. Five stars all the way.
Devin & Rayna CoyleRenting out their first home
Ready to own it yourself?
Start the program, or book a free consultation to see whether the Owner Operator path fits your property.