Property manager for accidental landlords (while you're away)

Who this is for

This page is for accidental landlords and temporary landlords, not professional portfolio investors looking for a volume shop.

You are a good fit if you:

• Relocated for work and need the home rented and cared for while you're gone
• Moved overseas to be near family and still own a King County rental
• Are on a sabbatical or temporary assignment for a year or two
• Inherited a home and need day-to-day management without learning landlord rules overnight
• Invest from out of state and want on-the-ground eyes, not a call center
• Own a single-family home, condo, or small multifamily (up to 12 units) in her service area
• Prefer plain fees, an owner portal, and communication in English, Hindi, or Urdu

Who this is not for

This may not be the right fit if you:

• Run a large professional investor portfolio and want a high-volume account team
• Need commercial, HOA-board, or hundreds-of-units management
• Want the cheapest flat-fee model with little personal contact
• Expect a guaranteed lease-up date (timing depends on condition, rent, and the market)

If she is at capacity, she will say so on the intro call.

What "while you're away" looks like

Remote owners already work with Arjita from other states and other countries. You get:

• Monthly digital statements and owner portal access
• Direct deposit rent to your bank, wherever it is
• On-site inspections with photo documentation
• Same-day replies by phone, text, or email
• Conversation in English, Hindi, or Urdu

You keep one named contact. She coordinates marketing, screening, leasing, rent collection, and maintenance through Windermere Property Management South systems and vendors. You stay informed without chasing tenants across time zones.

Clear fees

The same rates for every owner. Placement and renewal are separate from monthly management.

No hidden fees. No markups on vendor invoices. Property expenses, including repairs, are billed separately and visible on the owner portal.

Routine repairs up to about $300 are authorized without waiting on you. Anything larger needs your approval first, except true emergencies (burst pipe, heat failure, safety hazard), which are handled immediately to protect the home and tenant, with notice to you right away.

See the full property management fees guide for worked examples.

How this differs from large PM companies

Large Eastside firms often win on door count and brand size. Accidental landlords usually need something else: a person who knows the house you will move back into.

• You work with Arjita day to day, backed by Windermere Property Management South
• WPM South has been voted Best in Kent for 7 consecutive years (company claim on her site)
• Book is intentionally limited (50+ rentals managed) so replies stay personal
• Fees are published up front; no vendor markups
• She is a rental owner herself and manages like the property is hers
• Thumbtack about 4.9, with client testimonials quoted on her site (including remote owners)

If you want a personal book with Windermere systems behind it, that is the difference.

How this differs from self-managing from another country

Self-managing from overseas or another state means you still handle screening, notices, maintenance triage, and Washington landlord-tenant rules across time zones. Full management hands that ground work to Arjita: leasing, rent collection, vendor coordination, inspections with photos, and monthly reporting through the portal.

Leasing-only is also available if you only want help placing a tenant and will keep day-to-day management yourself. For most accidental landlords who are away for a year or more, full management is the cleaner fit.

Compare options in self-manage or hire a property manager.

Cities she serves

Fourteen communities across the Eastside and South King County:

Issaquah, Sammamish, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Kent, Snoqualmie, North Bend, Maple Valley, Covington, Auburn, Newcastle, and Black Diamond.

She has lived on the Eastside for 20+ years and lives in Issaquah. Office: Windermere Property Management South, 13106 SE 240th St, Suite 200, Kent, WA 98031.

FAQ

I need someone to manage my rental while I'm away for a year in Washington. Can you help?

Yes. Homeowners renting out a home while they're away on a job assignment, with family abroad, or on sabbatical are a core part of her work. She handles the ground work, keeps you updated through the portal and photos, and aims to have the home ready when you return.

Do you manage rentals for landlords living overseas in King County?

Yes. Out-of-state and overseas owners are common. You get portal access, digital statements, direct deposit, photo inspections, same-day replies, and English, Hindi, or Urdu.

What are the management fees?

Monthly management is 10% of collected rent. Tenant placement is one month's rent. Lease renewal is half a month's rent. No vendor markups. See the fees guide for examples.

What property types do you manage?

Single-family homes, condominiums, and small multifamily properties up to 12 units in her 14-city service area.

I'm an accidental landlord, not an investor. Is that okay?

Yes. Many owners come to her because they relocated, inherited, or need the home managed temporarily. The model is built for one home (or a small set), not a high-volume portfolio shop.

Are you taking new owners?

Yes, with limited capacity. The first step is a relaxed intro call. No obligation.

What language can we use?

English, Hindi, or Urdu. Choose the one you are most comfortable with for fees, maintenance, and planning.

How do I get started?

Call or text (425) 443-3480, email arjitabansal@wpmsouth.com, or use the contact form on arjitabansalwithwpm.com. She reads and answers every message herself, usually within one business day.