What we manage
Annual and seasonal rentals across Naples and Bonita Springs. A lease under 181 days is seasonal; to maximize profitability we usually recommend an annual lease.
181-day seasonal threshold
Naples & Bonita Springs · Since 1980
White-glove property management, tuned to Southwest Florida.
Signal Property Management protects owners’ most valuable asset and finds renters the right home. Owner Perry James — known across the region as Perry the Property Manager — has worked in Southwest Florida real estate since 1980 and personally oversees every property we manage.
1980
Perry’s first year in SWFL real estate & property management
1986
Real estate broker’s license held since
400+
Properties managed at one time with Bluebill Properties
4.6★
Google rating from 11 reviews
Resident center
Everything the old portal did — one tap away.
Residents, owners and applicants still use Signal’s secure Buildium system. These doors take you straight there — no hunting through menus.
01 — Residents
Resident sign in
Tenants, board members and association members: pay rent, submit maintenance requests and see your account.
Open Resident Center 02 — Owners & vendorsManagement sign in
Property managers, rental owners and vendors: statements, real-time banking and accounting, and work orders.
Open owner portal 03 — ApplicantsRental application
Interested in one of our properties? Apply online in one sitting — every adult applicant submits their own application.
Start an applicationOur promise
From Perry James, owner of Signal Property Management.
What white-glove service means at Signal
To us, “white glove service” does not mean overinflated pricing or minimal attention. It means the most efficient and effective property management in Southwest Florida — so you can not only protect your asset, but also be profitable.
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re concerned about protecting your most valuable real estate asset — your property in Southwest Florida — and you’re looking for a firm you can trust to take the headaches and expense out of rental property management. Perry is your first point of contact for every need, and he works with every owner in an honest, transparent, competent and courteous manner.
Perry JamesPerry the Property Manager · Owner, Signal Property Management
Protect the asset
FREC-approved leases, signed move-in reports and careful screening protect your property and your security-deposit claims.
Keep it profitable
Maximize rent, keep expenses down, and approve every repair before it happens — no surprise invoices.
One point of contact
You deal with Perry — the owner and broker — not a rotating call center. Call, text or email directly.
This website talks back
Tell us about your property. In Perry's own voice, we'll show you how he can help.
Perry's Assistant is an AI that speaks in Perry James's voice. Tell it whether you own a rental, need a home, or refer clients, and it asks a few quick questions, shows you the parts of this site that matter to you, and passes a written brief to Perry so he calls you already knowing your situation.
AI, not Perry live. The conversation is recorded and transcribed only after you agree on the next screen.
- I own a rentalCondo or house in Naples, Golden Gate or Bonita Springs. Get your numbers and next steps.
- I'm looking for a homeFind current rentals, how to apply, and what screening involves.
- I'm a real estate agentRefer owners and renters to a broker who has been in SWFL since 1980.
For property owners
You own it. Perry runs it.
Own a condo or single-family home in Naples, Golden Gate or Bonita Springs that you don’t want to manage yourself? Signal handles the day-to-day work of renting it, while you keep the final say on every decision that costs you money.
What Perry handles
- Pricing the rent. A written rental analysis so you know what the property should earn before you commit.
- Finding the tenant. Marketing through the local MLS (as referrals), social media, digital advertising and Perry’s agent network.
- Screening. Background and credit checks at no cost to you, plus a personal interview.
- The lease. An FREC-approved lease prepared through Signal’s attorney, and a signed move-in condition report.
- Collecting rent. Due on the 1st, with proper legal notices after day three and trusted attorneys if an eviction is ever needed.
- Maintenance. Qualified, trusted Southwest Florida vendors, overseen personally by Perry.
- Paying you. A statement around the 15th of each month and real-time accounting in your Buildium owner portal.
What stays in your hands
- Every repair and fee. You approve all maintenance work and costs before anything is done.
- Tenant selection, if you want it. Join the selection process, or leave it to Perry.
- Your numbers, any time. Log in to the owner portal to see banking and accounting in real time.
- One point of contact. You deal with Perry, the owner and broker, by phone, text or email.
Published cost
½ month’s rent to lease (waived if it’s already rented) · 10% of rents collected · $50 lease prep · screening $0 to you.
Featured rentals
Homes on the Gulf Coast, ready to lease.
Currently listed through Signal’s rental portal: a 1,223-square-foot condominium on Gulf Shore Boulevard in Naples and a 1,216-square-foot residence in the gated Bonita Fairways community.
Condominium · Naples
$7,500 /mo
Gulf Shore Blvd N #609
Naples, FL 34102
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1,223 sq ft
Condominium · Bonita Springs
$4,500 /mo
Bonita Fairways Blvd #201
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1,216 sq ft
Don’t see the right fit? Many of our homes are never listed publicly — some at the owner’s request, others because they rent before the MLS catches up. Tell us what you need and we’ll match you with current inventory.
Request a rental searchOwner return configurator
See exactly what you keep — before you call.
Slide to your expected monthly rent. The math uses Signal’s published fee schedule: half a month’s rent to lease, 10% of rents received to manage, and a one-time $50 lease preparation.
$1,000 – $15,000
$4,500 / month
Lease term12 months
You keep85.7%
- Gross rent · 12 months$54,000
- Leasing fee (½ month)−$2,250
- Management (10% of rents)−$5,400
- Lease preparation (one-time)−$50
- Estimated to owner, before expenses$46,300
An estimate from Signal’s published fees only — it excludes HOA dues, taxes, insurance, repairs and vacancy. Seasonal leasing terms can differ; ask Perry for a written analysis.
How it works
Seven steps. Zero guesswork.
Here are the services, general pricing and level of expertise you can expect when you work with Perry and the team at Signal Property Management.
Read the full processHow we find tenants
Traditional and digital marketing together: the local Multiple Listing Service (as referrals), social media and digital advertising, and a wide network of real estate professionals and partners.
MLS · social · agent networkHow we qualify tenants
A thorough background and credit check at no cost to you, then a personal interview about the things reports miss: respect for your property, neighbor relationships, and reporting maintenance promptly.
$0 screening cost to ownersLeasing & move-in
A detailed lease approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), fees collected at signing, and a signed move-in condition report that protects your security-deposit claim at lease end.
FREC-approved leaseRent collection
Rent is due on the 1st. If it hasn’t arrived by day three, we issue the proper legal notices and contact the tenant, and trusted attorneys stand ready if an eviction is ever needed.
Notices after day 3How you’re paid
A clear statement around the 15th of every month, plus real-time banking and accounting in your Buildium owner portal. Special deposit instructions? Tell us in advance.
Statements ~15th monthlyMaintenance
Only the most qualified, trusted vendors in Southwest Florida, overseen personally as if it were our own property. You approve all work and fees before anything is done.
Owner approves every jobTransparent pricing
Three fees. Published. That’s it.
Most Southwest Florida owners have to call around to learn what management costs. Signal publishes its general pricing so you can compare with confidence.
Once rented
½ month
Leasing fee
One half of one month’s rent to market your property and find a qualified tenant. Waived if we take over a property that’s already rented.
Monthly
10%
Management fee
Ten percent of all rents received — collections, statements, owner portal, maintenance coordination and tenant relations.
One-time
$50
Lease preparation
A detailed, FREC-approved lease legally prepared through our attorney. Tenant screening costs you nothing.
| Service | Fee | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant placement & marketing | ½ month’s rent | Once the property is rented; waived on takeover of an already-rented property |
| Ongoing property management | 10% of rents received | Every month rent is collected |
| Lease preparation (attorney) | $50 | One time, per lease |
| Tenant background & credit check | $0 to owner | Every prospective tenant |
| Rental application (applicants) | $50 per adult | Non-refundable, each applicant age 18+ |
Meet Perry
One of Southwest Florida’s most experienced property managers.
“Hiring my company from the beginning is the single most important decision you’ll make in ensuring your asset will be protected and profitable — saving you time, stress and money.”
- 1980
Begins his career in Southwest Florida real estate and property management.
- 1986
Earns his real estate broker’s license, held continuously since.
- 400+
Manages more than four hundred properties at one time with Bluebill Properties.
- Today
Owns Signal Property Management, having managed hundreds of properties successfully in his own business.
What clients say
Owners and renters, in their words.
I’ve worked with this company for years and they are impressive! They’re experts and are super personable.
Perry James is one of the most knowledgeable person I know about all aspects of property management. His experience is impressive, and I would feel very confident recommending him to property owners and investors alike.
These guys were awesome from start to finish! I feel like we would not have gotten in our new home without them!
Fantastic to work with! Hands-on property management…can’t ask for more!
Best real estate management company I have ever worked with! Highly recommend!
We have worked with this company on many rental projects, and they are well-known in their industry and very professional in every aspect. We look forward to working with them again!
Looking to rent
Skip the scroll. Skip the scams.
The rental market in Southwest Florida is very, very tight — homes rent so fast the MLS sometimes can’t keep up, and rental scams are a real risk when you go it alone.
- Early access. Clients often tell us about available homes before they’re ever listed.
- Off-market inventory. Many homes aren’t on the MLS at the owner’s request.
- Verified listings. You deal directly with the licensed management company — never a stranger online.
- Single-family or condo. From Estero and Bonita Springs to North, East and Downtown Naples.
Rental-scam check: Signal will never ask you to wire money to see a home or pay before you’ve applied through our secure portal. When in doubt, call (239) 571-2530.
Where we work
Rooted on Vanderbilt Beach Road.
Signal manages condos and homes in Naples, North Naples, Golden Gate and Bonita Springs from its office at 877 Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples — and helps renters search from Cape Coral and Fort Myers down to East Naples.
Quick answers
Questions owners and renters actually ask.
In short: Signal charges a half-month leasing fee, 10% of rents collected and a one-time $50 lease prep — and screening is free to owners. More answers on the full FAQ page.
How much does Signal Property Management charge to manage a rental in Naples?
Signal charges one half of one month’s rent as a leasing fee once your property is rented, then ten percent (10%) of all rents received for ongoing management, plus a one-time $50.00 fee to legally prepare the lease through the firm’s attorney. Tenant background and credit checks are performed at no cost to the owner.
Is the leasing fee charged if my property already has a tenant?
No. If Signal takes over a property that is currently rented, the half-month leasing fee is waived and management begins at 10% of rents received.
Do you manage seasonal rentals as well as annual leases?
Yes. Signal manages both annual and seasonal rentals. A lease of less than 181 days is treated as seasonal. To maximize an owner’s profitability, Perry generally recommends an annual lease.
How do you screen tenants?
Every prospective tenant receives a thorough background check and credit check at no cost to the owner, followed by an interview that looks at things a report can’t: respect for the property, good relationships with neighbors, and whether they can be trusted to report a maintenance issue promptly. Owners are welcome to take part in the selection.
When and how do owners get paid?
Once the month’s rent and fees are collected, owners receive a statement around the 15th of each month. Banking and accounting information is also available in real time through the Buildium owner portal.
What happens if a tenant pays rent late?
Rent is due on the first of each month. If payment has not been made by day three, Signal issues the proper legal notices and contacts the tenant, consistent with Florida’s landlord-tenant law (Chapter 83, Florida Statutes). If an eviction is ever necessary, trusted attorneys handle it swiftly and economically.
How do I apply for one of your rentals?
Apply online through Signal’s secure Buildium application. Every applicant age 18 or older must submit their own application with a different email address and pay a $50 non-refundable tenant-screening fee.
Why can’t I find all of your rentals on the MLS?
Southwest Florida’s rental market is tight and homes rent quickly, sometimes before the MLS catches up. Some owners also ask that their homes not be listed publicly, and clients often tell Signal about upcoming vacancies in advance. Asking Signal directly is the fastest way to see current inventory.
Get in touch
Protect your asset. Keep it profitable.
Tell Perry about your Naples or Bonita Springs property and get a straight answer on rent, fees and next steps — usually within one business day.
Office(239) 571-2530
Perry direct(239) 325-8038
Emailperry@signalpm.com
Office877 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples