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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