Straight answers, no runaround.
Everything owners, renters and residents most often ask Signal Property Management about fees, leases, screening, rent collection, applications, deposits and the Buildium portal — answered in plain English by the team in Naples.
In summary: Signal charges owners half a month’s rent to lease (waived for already-rented takeovers), 10% of rents collected to manage, and $50 for lease preparation. Screening is free to owners. Applicants pay $50 each. Rent is due on the 1st, and owners get statements around the 15th.
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.
Where is Signal Property Management located?
Signal Property Management is at 877 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, Florida 34108. Call (239) 571-2530.
What are Signal’s office hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Weekend appointments are available on request.
Which areas does Signal manage?
Signal manages rental properties in Naples and Bonita Springs, Florida, and helps renters search across Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Golden Gate Estates and Cape Coral.
Who approves maintenance work on my property?
You do. Signal selects qualified, trusted vendors and oversees the work, but every job and fee is approved by the owner in advance.
What lease does Signal use?
A detailed lease approved by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC), prepared through the firm’s attorney for a one-time $50 fee.
How is the security deposit handled at move-out?
A signed move-in report records the property’s condition. Florida law (section 83.49) requires a landlord to return the deposit within 15 days after the lease ends, or send written notice of any claim within 30 days.
Last reviewed September 29, 2026 by Signal Property Management.