Short answer: property-management pricing varies by company and by the services included. For qualifying long-term rentals in the Kissimmee area, Eaton Real Estate Company’s current management program is 8% of rent collected, with a $0 setup fee and no Eaton maintenance markup. Third-party repair and vendor charges remain the owner’s responsibility, and the signed management agreement controls the final terms.
If you own a rental home in Kissimmee, Celebration, Poinciana, St. Cloud, Davenport, ChampionsGate or another nearby community, the monthly percentage is only part of the real cost. Owners should also ask what happens when the property is vacant, whether maintenance is marked up, whether there is a setup charge, how tenant placement is handled and which services are included after move-in.
This guide breaks down Eaton’s current Kissimmee-area pricing so you can see the numbers before deciding whether to self-manage, use tenant placement only or hire a property manager.
How much does Eaton property management cost in Kissimmee?
For qualifying long-term residential rentals, Eaton’s current management fee is 8% of monthly rent actually collected.
| Monthly Rent Collected | 8% Management Fee |
|---|---|
| $1,800 | $144/month |
| $2,000 | $160/month |
| $2,500 | $200/month |
| $3,000 | $240/month |
| $3,500 | $280/month |
For example, if your Kissimmee rental collects $2,500 in rent during a month, the 8% management fee would be $200 for that month. If no rent is collected, Eaton’s current program does not charge a recurring monthly management fee simply because the property is sitting vacant.
See the full local service details on our Kissimmee property management page.
What is included in the 8% management fee?
The goal of full property management is to take routine landlord work off your plate while keeping you informed and in control of major decisions. The exact scope is governed by the signed management agreement, but the current Kissimmee-area program is designed around:
- Rent and resident coordination — routine rent collection coordination, tenant communication and follow-up.
- Maintenance coordination — receiving repair requests, coordinating vendors and working within the owner’s normal repair-authorization limit.
- Lease administration — routine lease-related coordination and renewal administration.
- Owner reporting — communication and reporting so the owner can keep track of the rental.
- Move-in and move-out coordination — administrative coordination associated with the tenancy when included in the management arrangement.
Eaton’s current program is focused on long-term residential rentals. It is not a nightly vacation-rental or Airbnb management program.
Are there setup fees or maintenance markups?
Two charges can make a seemingly low management percentage more expensive: onboarding fees and maintenance markups. Eaton’s current Kissimmee-area program is structured with:
- $0 property-management setup fee
- No Eaton maintenance markup
- No recurring management fee while vacant
The owner is still responsible for the actual third-party repair, maintenance and vendor charges. Your management agreement also explains repair authorization, emergencies and any property-specific accounting terms.
What if the property needs a tenant first?
Property management and tenant placement solve different problems.
If your property is vacant and you need help finding the next tenant, Eaton can provide tenant placement for the Orlando/Kissimmee area. The current tenant-placement fee is 50% of one month’s rent, due when the tenant pays the first month’s rent.
You can use tenant placement by itself and take over as the landlord after move-in, or—when the property qualifies—continue into ongoing property management so Eaton remains involved after the tenant is placed.
Property management vs. tenant placement vs. self-management
| Option | Best Fit | Current Eaton Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Full Property Management | Owners who want ongoing help after move-in | 8% of rent collected |
| Tenant Placement | Owners who want help finding a tenant, then plan to self-manage | 50% of one month’s rent |
| Rental MLS-Only | Owners who want MLS exposure but will handle leasing and management themselves | $299 |
For an overview of the leasing-only options, visit our rental listing and tenant placement service.
What should a Kissimmee landlord compare besides the percentage?
A management percentage does not tell you the entire cost or experience. Before hiring any property manager, compare the full agreement and ask:
- Is the management fee based on rent collected or rent scheduled?
- Is there a setup or onboarding fee?
- Is there a recurring fee while the property is vacant?
- Does the manager add a percentage or surcharge to maintenance invoices?
- How are routine repairs approved?
- How are emergencies handled?
- Who communicates with the tenant?
- How are renewals handled?
- What happens if the owner wants to end management?
- Is tenant placement included, optional or charged separately?
Is 8% worth it for a Kissimmee rental?
That depends on how much of the day-to-day landlord work you want to handle yourself. An owner who lives nearby, enjoys managing tenant communication and already has reliable vendors may prefer to self-manage. An owner who lives out of the area, has limited time or simply does not want to coordinate rent issues, maintenance requests and lease administration may value ongoing management more.
The useful comparison is not just “8% versus zero.” It is 8% versus the time, systems, availability and coordination you would otherwise provide yourself.
What kinds of Kissimmee rentals does Eaton manage?
The current program is built around qualifying long-term residential rentals, including many single-family homes, townhomes and condos. Availability is property-specific, so Eaton reviews the address, occupancy, existing lease and management needs before accepting the property.
Current Central Florida coverage is centered on the Kissimmee/Disney-area rental corridor, including Kissimmee, Celebration, Poinciana, St. Cloud, Davenport, ChampionsGate and nearby communities. You can also review our Central Florida property management coverage.
Can Eaton take over a Kissimmee rental that already has a tenant?
Possibly. An occupied-property takeover starts with a review of the existing lease, current tenancy and property information. If the property is a fit, the management handoff and responsibilities are set out in the signed agreement before Eaton takes over day-to-day management.
How do I get started?
You do not need to prepay the 8% management fee through a public checkout page. Start by sending Eaton the property address and telling us whether the property is occupied, vacant or has a tenant moving soon. We can review the situation and explain the appropriate next step.
Own a long-term rental in the Kissimmee area?
See the full 8% management program, then send the property address for a management-fit review.
Kissimmee property management cost FAQ
What percentage does Eaton charge for property management?
Eaton’s current long-term property-management program for qualifying Kissimmee-area rentals is 8% of rent collected. Final terms are governed by the signed management agreement.
Does Eaton charge a property-management setup fee?
The current program has a $0 setup fee.
Does Eaton mark up maintenance?
The current program does not add an Eaton maintenance markup. Third-party vendor and repair charges remain the owner’s responsibility.
Do I pay a monthly management fee when the rental is vacant?
The current program does not charge a recurring management fee simply because the property is vacant and no rent is being collected.
Is tenant placement included in the 8% fee?
Tenant placement is a separate service when a new tenant needs to be found. Eaton’s current placement fee is 50% of one month’s rent, due when the tenant pays the first month’s rent.
Does Eaton manage vacation rentals or Airbnb properties?
No. The current property-management service is focused on long-term residential rentals.
Pricing and service information in this article reflects Eaton Real Estate Company’s current program as of September 2026. Property eligibility, responsibilities, accounting, termination and final terms are controlled by the applicable signed agreement.