For owners
Hands off for you.
Hands on for your property.
Most owners do not want to be landlords. They want the property to be well run, the tenant to be a good one, and to know what is going on without having to chase it.
The problem with doing it yourself
It is rarely the big things.
Self-managing a rental is not hard because of the dramatic events. It is hard because of the steady drip: the tenant text at dinner, the contractor who does not call back, the renewal you meant to send three weeks ago, the receipt you cannot find in April.
Those are exactly the things that respond well to having a process. That is the part Dennis Mak takes over.
Getting started
01
A conversation
Tell Dennis Mak about the property and what you want out of it. Free, and there is no obligation at the end of it.
02
Seeing the property
A walkthrough to understand the condition, what it should rent for, and what is worth doing first.
03
A written proposal
What would be handled, how, and what it costs — in writing, so you can think about it without pressure.
04
Handover
Keys, documents and any existing tenancy transferred in an orderly way, with nothing dropped in the gap.
Honest fit
When this is not the right service.
Better Home Manager is one person, deliberately. That is what makes the responsiveness and the consistency possible, and it is worth being straight about where it does not fit.
- If you have a large portfolio needing a full office behind it, a bigger firm will serve you better.
- If your property is an apartment building or commercial space, this is not the right service.
- If you want a property run in a way that shortcuts your obligations as a landlord, this is not the right fit either.
Common questions
What kind of properties do you take on?
Single-family homes are the focus, and duplexes are welcome. Better Home Manager does not manage apartment buildings, larger multi-family properties, commercial space or short-term rentals.
How much does management cost?
Pricing depends on the property, its condition and how much you want handled, so it is quoted after a conversation rather than published as a flat rate. Ask Dennis Mak directly and you will get a straight answer with no obligation.
Do I have to use your contractors?
No. If you already have trades you trust, they can keep doing the work. Where you do not, local tradespeople are brought in and you see what was done and what it cost.
What happens if a tenant stops paying?
Late rent is followed up early and consistently, on a documented schedule, rather than left to drift. You are told as soon as a situation looks like it is heading somewhere serious, and you are involved in the decision about how far to take it.
How often will I hear from you?
Routine months are quiet by design — that is the point of hiring someone. You hear promptly when something needs a decision or money, and you get a summary of what happened and what it cost at a regular interval you agree on up front.
Can I still use the property myself, or sell it?
Yes. It is your property. Existing tenancies have to be honoured, but you are never locked out of your own decisions about the asset.
What area do you cover?
Johnson County, Kansas — all of it. Staying inside one county keeps response times short and local knowledge real.
Start with a conversation.
No obligation, and an honest answer about whether the property is a good fit.
Call or text
913-735-3625