Frequently Asked Questions                  
about our property management division.

 What is our Service Area ?

Northeast Jackson, South Madison County, and the Ross Barnett Reservoir area

 What type property do we manage?

Residential, mostly upscale single family homes that generally rent for more than $800 per month.

 What does the tenant procurement process involve?

Prospective Tenants submit a detailed application.

A Credit report is pulled for every applicant before they are approved.

Rental history is verified with personal phone calls.

 What paperwork does property management involve?

Statements are emailed or mailed to every tenant about 5 days before the first of each month.
A stamped envelope is included with each statement.
A check and income and expense statement is mailed (or direct deposited) to the property owner, usually three days after rent is received.

How often are properties inspected?

HVAC disposable air filters are replaced quarterly and cursory inspections performed, or when a tenant reports a problem.

 Who handles maintenance?

We use plumbers, HVAC service personnel, and other regular service people we know and trust.

We contact owners regarding expenditures over $250.  

You should be considered as “Active (not Passive) in Management” by the IRS

 How do you handle marketing to find tenants?

With our extensive experience and network of managed properties we get many referrals from tenants and people in the real estate business.

We have a website with available properties at RentJackson.com. We also contract with CyberComm Marketing, LLC, an internet marketing company that has several web directories such OurRentalHouses.com, and OurCityInfo.com, among others that have our website and listings linked from their sites to ours.

 What about Taxes and Insurance?

You should pay your own property tax and insurance, unless agreed otherwise.

Rental income is reported according to IRS regulations.

Art Minton Realty LLC should be named as “property manager” on your fire and hazard insurance policy, at no additional cost to you.

Who is Art Minton Realty LLC?

Art Minton has practiced residential real estate full time since 1986 and owns rental property.  Todd Kern is a full-time realtor, former Certified Public Accountant, and owns rental property.

P.O. Box 16294, Jackson, MS 39236-6294
601-966-6699