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    Please read all bad reviews for LB Properties before signing with them. By far the WORST property manager I have ever dealt with. I still have not received my security deposit 5 MONTHS LATER. Lest you give them any lip or pushback for anything, you will forever condemn yourself to a never ending pissing contest with Philip Guin. My lawyer has been trying to recover my security deposit for 5 months. They have given every excuse from "oh we didn't see your email" to "oh, we've had folks on vacation, we'll get back to you soon". Then they never get back to you. Further, they do not adequately or promptly address maintenance requests. They were notified of a plumbing blockage in the shower, and for 3 days did nothing. Then it got severely worse, with water overflowing out of sinks and toilets. Only then did they send somebody, who found a blockage in main drain exiting house, and snaked the sinks and toilets but not the shower. Days later I notified that shower was still backed up. They send another plumber who finds a small amount of hair in the drain. It is quite logical to deduce, that since the toilets and sinks were backed up from a serious main drain blockage, the shower accordingly suffered from poor drainage and therefore accumulated debris. They disagreed with this logic and billed me $752!!! For cleaning hair out of drain?? Unreal... Please read all bad reviews before considering doing business with them. They are such poor and crooked property managers, the homeowner of my previous rental got fed up and fired them in favor of renting to me directly. Might I add, they love to say they have a fair and transparent application process. Utter lies. They will discriminate as they like. Nearing the end of my last lease with LB, I applied to a new property and was approved. The very next day, they withdrew the application saying they were concerned about my occupancy disclosures (only my mother and I regularly stayed). I asked them to elaborate and they sent photos of 2 rooms with beds, and of 5 vehicles in the driveway. I sent registration documents showing my family's ownership of all 5 vehicles, and verified that only my mother and I were regular occupants. They continued to deny the application after I illustriously verified that they had no basis to support their claim. Basically, they can and will do whatever the hell they want. You'd be a fool to think you have any rights whatsoever with them.

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    Acorn + Oak Property Management - Mold ripped from under the house left in the yard :)

    Acorn + Oak Property Management

    (94 reviews)

    We worked with Acorn + Oak for roughly 3 years managing our rental property, and unfortunately our…read moreexperience steadily declined over time due to poor communication, constant turnover in points of contact, and lack of follow-through. The final issue that led us to terminate management involved landscaping/tree work that perfectly summarized the broader problems we experienced throughout the relationship. We requested quotes for landscaping work in mid-March and did not receive them until we followed up weeks later. When the quote finally arrived, the pricing didn't add up correctly and had to be clarified after additional follow-up. We approved what was described as trimming and cleanup work, but communication throughout the process remained inconsistent. Scheduled work dates were missed, partial work was completed without updates, equipment was left at the property, and both we and the tenant repeatedly had to ask for status updates. Most concerning, a large holly/privacy barrier on the property was cut back far beyond what was communicated in the approved scope of work. We were later told after the fact that the vendor believed mildew/mold treatment required such an aggressive cutback, but that was never explained to us before the work was performed. Had that been communicated upfront, we would have had the opportunity to discuss options and understand the actual scope of work being approved. The larger issue, though, was not just the landscaping situation itself -- it was the ongoing lack of proactive communication and oversight. Over the course of our time with Acorn + Oak, we went through multiple points of contact and consistently found ourselves needing to follow up for updates, quotes, scheduling information, and basic responses. Even our tenant expressed frustration with delays and communication issues. For a company charging a 10% management fee, we expected significantly better service, coordination, and accountability. Instead, the experience often created more stress and work for us rather than less. The Broker in Charge ultimately allowed us to terminate our agreement early, and we are now self-managing the property while evaluating better long-term options. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I think it's important for prospective owners to understand that communication and consistency were major issues in our experience.

    My experience with Acorn + Oak was fine until move-out, which is when everything went downhill. I…read morehave rented several homes in Durham, and this is the only time I have had issues. The property manager, Erin Darnell, made the process unnecessarily difficult and ended up withholding a large portion of my security deposit under questionable claims. I was charged for carpet issues and odor, despite using the cleaning company required by Acorn + Oak, and the cleaning company confirmed there were no stains or pet-related problems at the time of service. I was never informed that the cleaning was considered "unsatisfactory" until after money was taken from my deposit. Erin later claimed a second cleaning was needed, but neither I nor the original vendor were given the opportunity to address this beforehand. Communication was inconsistent, and explanations only came after I repeatedly followed up. I was also charged for mold remediation, even though I reported the issue in compliance with the lease. Despite this, they still held me financially responsible for part of the cost. Although I eventually received a partial refund, it was not clearly explained initially and felt more like damage control than a fair resolution. I have documentation showing the home was left clean and in compliance with the lease. Only one inspection occurred during the three years I lived there, and I was never notified of any maintenance or cleanliness issues at that time. Overall, this felt like an attempt to keep as much of the security deposit as possible. I would strongly caution anyone renting through Acorn + Oak with Erin Darnell as the property manager to document everything and be prepared to push back at move-out. My original property manager was Celeste Sivori, and she was wonderful to work with. She communicated well and was compassionate. She is the reason this review is 2 stars and not 1. I'm truly sad I was not able to work with her for the time I was with Acorn + Oak. From what I can tell, your experience with Acorn + Oak depends heavily on your property manager, so read the reviews about how the property manager you might be working with treats the tenants. Based on my experiences, I would not recommend working with Erin Darnell.

    Gemini Property Management

    Gemini Property Management

    (2 reviews)

    My experience with Gemini property management has been nothing short of excellent. The staff is…read morevery very responsive and knows how to solve problems without involving the landlord too much. They are masters of getting your property occupied ASAP so that you do not suffer vacancy loss and know how to appease the tenant without breaking your wallet. Their price structure is also very fair and they will not take every opportunity to profit off challenges during the tenancy. Highly highly recommend!

    Wonderful experience with Gemini Property Management. I hold properties in NC and live out of state…read moreacross the country, so when a tenant decided to move on, I had to find someone to be on the ground to flip my rental for the next tenant, I was beyond grateful to find Gemini. The previous tenant left the place in a complete mess and skipped the planned exit walkthrough. The team documented every aspect of what damages they did to the property from pictures of what they left behind, to missing shower head and missing doorknobs! They made sure everything you can possibly think of was taken care of, from clean up, to paint, to sourcing the people to get all the work done in a timely manner while simultaneously having shopped around for the best pricing! They did a complete analysis of the market to out my listing at a competitive rate in the dead of winter and got me a tenant within a month of the last one leaving! And to top it off, they had very competitive pricing. They are great with tenants and are communicative with me to be aware as to what is going on with my tenants. Worth every single penny for the peace of mind I have in not having to worry about how or who will take care of my tenants and properties across the country!

    Allenton Management

    Allenton Management

    (23 reviews)

    I have never rented from Allenton, but I am a resident of the Bullington. This is a codon building…read morethat allenton has property. I want you all to know that our HOA does NOT require a $185 new tenant fee. This is just Allenton Management trying to get extra money out of their customers. I would have to ask myself, if they are going to lie about this what else are they lying about. Do your research before renting and ask for proof that this fee is required. Our building is managed by York Properties and while not the easiest to get in touch with the will confirm that this fee is made up and NOT real.

    Allenton Management needs a sever upgrade in their Staff, Maintenance Technicians,…read moreLandscaper,...ect. Service requests are not done in a timely manner. Communication concerning service requests is also terrible. You have to continuously call them for updates. They do not conduct preventative maintenance checks on their commercial properties. Our AC/Heating unit filter is full of dust. The Heating and AC units breaks down every season, and every season we are either left in the cold or in the heat for well over 2 weeks. There is trash all around our office complex. We have even begun to pick it up ourselves. Management has been notified numerous times. No action taken by them. We have homeless people living in the complex, complaints have been lodged, yet, it still continues. They need to sell their management company because they are horrible in every aspect of property management.

    Muscadine + Pine Property Management - White washed fire place with teal accent wall.

    Muscadine + Pine Property Management

    (1 review)

    I am renting a house from Muscadine+Pine and am quite pleased with my experiences over the past few…read moreyears. My dealings with Eric, who is very professional, conscientious and courteous has handled any of my issue that have arisen in a timely manner. For example, last New Year's Eve, the furnace quit working so I contacted him and within two hours someone was on site to fix it. I'm appreciative of the way Eric handled this emergency! I would recommend doing business with this company and can honestly say Muscadine + Pine Property Management, and especially Eric, has proven to me to be a landlord who cares for their renters and properties alike! Thanks for all the efforts you put into your house which allows me to enjoy my home all the more!

    From the owner: You deserve a property management partner that you can mutually work with and combine complimentary…read moreservices. We help execute your investment strategy and deliver unbeatable peace of mind. Far too long, property management has been something to endure, not enjoy. We’re taking a fundamentally different approach by questioning the norms of the industry and creating truly great outcomes for everyone involved. So property investors can thrive. So tenants can love where they live. An example of challenging industry norms is how we amortize our lease-up/renewal fee over the lease term. We understand that investors have bills to pay and going a month without some cash flow hurts. So, we spread the lease-up/renewal fee over the course of the lease term for your convenience. We’re doing this (and more) by combining the sophistication of technology with the personal touch of a local management company. That means caring for properties like they’re our own. Operating with transparency. And developing solutions that dramatically reduce stress and improve performance. We are industry veterans; real estate pros with property management experience and track records of driving change through innovation. Together, we’re here to set a new standard and make people happy in ways they never expected. In everything we do, we want to change property investing and management for the greater. We look forward to helping you execute your investment strategy!

    Ryan Cassidy Realty

    Ryan Cassidy Realty

    (21 reviews)

    Ryan helped me find and buy an amazing house, sight unseen, from across the country (my first…read morehouse!). He was helpful, knowledgeable, and appropriately skeptical as we were picking houses to bid on. He knew how to structure offers that were reasonable but strong, given our situation. He guided us through negotiations around inspections and shoring up loose legal ends, and he even helped us with a raw land opportunity that popped up halfway through our purchase. I'd absolutely work with Ryan again, but it went so well I have no reason to for quite some time.

    Ryan is awesome! I highly recommend hiring him to be your real estate agent. When my husband and I…read morewere first looking to move to the area I did a quick search for real estate agents on Yelp, Ryan's paged looked great and since it said he responded to Yelp messages typically within an hour (because who wants to pick up a phone?!) I figured I would reach out to see if he had any last minute availability to show us to a few properties and he did. Although Ryan's office is based in Chapel Hill don't let that deter you, we were only looking in Raleigh. He knows all the ins and outs of the Raleigh neighborhoods and can get here quickly when you need him. We went under contract only two weeks after working with him. He uses Patrick with a local home inspection company to do the inspection and he did a thorough job. After the great inspection Ryan said the only thing left he could think of was a metal detector test of the property, since the house was older and there was a small chance of an underground oil tank. We did the test not thinking much of it and turns out there was an underground tank and it had extensively leaked. Ryan and his assistant Karen headed up making all the appointments and getting the right people out there to deal with the issue. Sadly the seller didn't want to really deal with the issue so away that contract went. Since Ryan knew what we were looking for was kind of niche he sent us a property here and there and we kept our eyes open as well. When a house popped up on the market on a Thursday night we text him if he could meet us there the next morning to take a look. He did and we feel in love. We put an offer in that day and started the process all over again. The second time around we worked with Karen a lot and she is great to work with as well. We successfully closed on this house and love where we ended up. An additional note since Ryan works in a group with a few other real estate agents if you need to see a house in a hurry and he isn't available, he will coordinate with someone in his office who is. Team work for the win!

    Louise Beck Properties - propertymgmt - Updated June 2026

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