Don’t write a blank check to some property manager.

They’ll run you a full month’s rent or more. Philly Rent Guard helps new landlords start renting with total confidence—at a fraction of the cost. Starting at $450.

life happens. you shouldn’t have to sell your best investment.

When I was moving into my partner’s home, I had three huge problems:

THE ASSET: I wasn’t ready to sell my house (or my once-in-a-lifetime rate).

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THE MAZE: I had no idea how to market my home, onboard new tenants, or navigate the Philly rental bureaucracy.

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THE COST: I refused to pay a property manager thousands of dollars to take away my control.

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So I did something crazy: I became an expert on launching a rental property. Not everyone has that kind of time (or tolerance for pain).

Let me be your guide instead.

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Daniel Norton

Founder, Philly Rent Guard

Licensed Expediter, City of Philadelphia

Pricing Comparison Table
Compass Tier
$450
plus City-imposed $69 Rental License fee Select
The Map Tier
$850 $1,050
plus City-imposed $69 Rental License fee Select
The GPS Tier
$1,250 $1,550
plus City-imposed $69 Rental License fee Select
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Compliance
Create BIRT account ✓ ✓ ✓
Apply for Commercial Activity License ✓ ✓ ✓
Apply for Rental License ✓ ✓ ✓
Schedule Lead-Safe Inspection and upload Certification to City portal ✓ ✓ ✓
Generate timely Certificate of Rental Suitability ✓ ✓ ✓
Provide standard, compliant Uniform Tenant Screening Criteria ✓ ✓ ✓
Pre-application L&I violation and municipal lien audit ✓ ✓ ✓
Remove Homestead Exemption ✓ ✓ ✓
One (1) hour of troubleshooting with the City ✓ ✓ ✓
Marketing
Create packet of all city- and state-mandated disclosures ✓ ✓
Set up tenant screening platform ✓ ✓
Write online listing copy for owner to use as they see fit ✓ ✓
Set up tour scheduling tool and integrate with Google Calendar ✓ ✓
Automate inbound inquiries with link to scheduling tool ✓ ✓
Automate post-tour Invitation to Apply instructions ✓ ✓
Deliver raw rental market data report ✓ ✓
Covering all the bases
Deliver customized occupational guidelines tailored to client's property ✓
Prepare comprehensive checklist of tasks between lease execution and move-in ✓
Provide step-by-step instructions on transferring utilities to tenant ✓
Enroll property in PGW's Landlord Cooperation Program and PWD Tenant Utility Protection ✓
Create and configure landlord profile on Philadelphia Eviction Diversion Program portal ✓
Set up rental management software platform for owner ✓
Set up accounting platform and categorize pre-lease expenses ✓
Add-Ons (any tier)
Self-guided tour setup $225
Registered agent setup (required for landlords who don't live in Philadelphia) $275
Create and set up front-of-house signage $175
Professional listing photos $350
Two (2) additional troubleshooting hours with City $200
In-person oversight of Lead-Safe inspection $175
Tenant Relations Package Ask us for a quote! We make it easy for tenants to take care of your property and more likely they'll renew.

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