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Greater Des Moines property management

Property management, redefined.

Professional property management for rental property owners who want their investment handled proactively.

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Owner relief

Your property is an investment. It should be managed like one.

Tenant questions, repairs, collections, inspections, renewals, and the details between them can consume an owner's time. Freya Properties brings those moving parts into one disciplined operating system.

You gain a local point of accountability, proactive oversight, and communication designed to keep you informed without asking you to manage the manager.

01

Fewer loose ends.

Issues are tracked, followed through, and brought to a clear next step.

02

A local operator.

Your property is managed by someone who understands the Greater Des Moines market.

03

Clearer decisions.

Organized communication helps owners act with context instead of reacting to surprises.

The Freya approach

Boutique service, reliable systems, and one accountable operator behind the work.

Primary service

Full-Service Property Management

Day-to-day management designed to protect owner time and keep the property moving forward.

Owner onboarding
Tenant placement
Rent collection
Tenant communication
Maintenance coordination
Inspections
Lease administration
Renewals and move-outs

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Leasing

Property Leasing & Tenant Placement

Pricing guidance, listing support, lead management, screening, lease preparation, and move-in handoff.

Turnover

Make-Ready Coordination

Inspection, repair, cleaning, lawn care, and vendor coordination before the next tenant.

How it works

A considered plan begins with the property, the owner, and the outcomes that matter.

01Understand

We discuss your property, goals, current issues, and what you want off your plate.

02Plan

Freya recommends the right scope, explains pricing, and lays out onboarding.

03Manage

The work is executed, communicated, and improved through ongoing oversight.

Local by design.

Serving rental owners and investors across Greater Des Moines and Central Iowa.

City guide

Des Moines

Local management for single-family homes, small multifamily properties, and the owners behind them.

City guide

Ankeny

Responsive oversight for a growing rental market within the Greater Des Moines metro.

Additional service cities will be published as coverage is confirmed. Ask about your property during a consultation.

CH Tan, owner of Freya Properties, in a professional office setting

Personally accountable

“A better owner experience starts with clear responsibility for the details.”

CH Tan is the visible operator behind Freya Properties. His work centers on residential operations, leasing, client onboarding and offboarding, inspections, maintenance, and tenant relations.

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Questions owners ask first

What does full-service management include?

Freya's scope covers the operating work around a rental: onboarding, leasing, rent collection, tenant communication, maintenance coordination, inspections, lease administration, renewals, delinquency, move-outs, turnover, and eviction coordination when needed.

How much does property management cost?

Pricing depends on the property and the scope of service. Freya will explain what is included, what may be separate, and the recommendation for your property during a consultation.

Can Freya take over from another manager?

Yes. A transition begins with the current lease, records, tenant status, property condition, and outstanding issues so the handoff can be planned responsibly.

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Accountability has a name.

Freya Properties is a boutique property management company built around proactive communication, professional systems, and personal accountability.

CH Tan, Owner

The operator behind Freya.

CH's experience spans residential operations, leasing, client onboarding and offboarding, inspections, maintenance, and tenant relations. He built Freya around a straightforward idea: owners should know who is accountable for their property and how the work is being handled.

The approach pairs personal involvement with organized processes so tenants, vendors, deadlines, and owner decisions do not fall through the cracks.

Management philosophy

Stay ahead of issues. Communicate with context. Follow through.

Property management is a chain of small decisions, from the first inquiry through the final move-out. Freya approaches each stage with practical oversight and a clear record of what comes next.

Owners should not need to chase updates or coordinate every repair. The goal is a professional management relationship that creates clarity and protects attention.

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Put a local operator behind your investment.

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Responsive management for Ankeny rental owners.

Freya Properties provides professional property management for owners in Ankeny who want a local operator responsible for the day-to-day work.

The service is built around proactive communication, organized systems, and clear ownership of the details across leasing, tenants, maintenance, inspections, renewals, and turnover.

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A management plan grounded in the property.

Freya reviews each rental individually rather than forcing it into a generic package.

01Property

Type, condition, systems, and current tenancy.

02Owner

Priorities, concerns, decision style, and goals.

03Plan

Scope, onboarding, communication, and next steps.

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Local management for Central Iowa owners.

Freya Properties serves the Greater Des Moines Metro and Central Iowa. Confirmed city pages begin with Des Moines and Ankeny.

Confirmed service city

Des Moines

Hands-on property management for owners seeking a dependable local operator.

Confirmed service city

Ankeny

Structured rental oversight in one of the metro's growing communities.

Own a rental elsewhere in Greater Des Moines or Central Iowa? Contact Freya to confirm current service coverage before making plans.

Local perspective

A property is managed in a city, not in a spreadsheet.

Local management means understanding the property, the neighborhood, the vendors, the municipal context, and the practical questions owners face in the market.

Freya's city coverage grows deliberately. New local pages will be added only when the underlying service area is confirmed and the content can be specific.

Ask whether your property is in range.

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Let's talk about your property.

Schedule a management consultation or reach Freya directly to discuss your rental, current challenges, and the work you want handled.

Direct contact

Freya Properties

Call(515) 727-2788 Emailch@freyaprop.com Webfreyaprop.com

Serving rental owners and investors across Greater Des Moines and Central Iowa.

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Professional oversight for Des Moines rental owners.

Freya Properties helps local, remote, and out-of-state owners manage the operating details of residential rentals in Des Moines.

From tenant placement and rent collection to maintenance coordination, inspections, renewals, and turnover, the focus is consistent: stay accountable to the property and keep the owner informed.

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What owners can expect

Property-specific planning

Start with the lease, tenant status, condition, and current issues before defining the management plan.

Local coordination

A local operator manages communication and the work that must happen around the property.

End-to-end leasing

Pricing guidance, marketing, lead management, screening, approvals, lease preparation, and move-in handoff.

Ongoing oversight

Maintenance, inspections, renewals, delinquency, move-outs, and owner decision support.

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Straight answers for rental owners.

Start with the questions that shape fit, cost, timing, communication, leasing, and maintenance.

What does full-service property management cover?

Freya's operating scope includes onboarding, tenant placement, rent collection, tenant communication, maintenance coordination, inspections, lease administration, renewals, delinquency, move-outs, turnover, and eviction coordination.

How does pricing work?

The public fee schedule is still being finalized. A consultation will cover the property-specific recommendation, what is included, and any services that may be separate.

Where does Freya manage property?

Freya serves the Greater Des Moines Metro and Central Iowa. Des Moines and Ankeny are confirmed service cities. Contact Freya to confirm coverage for another location.

Can Freya help find a tenant?

Tenant placement can include pricing guidance, listing creation and marketing, lead management, pre-screening, showings, applicant screening, owner approval, lease preparation, signing, and move-in handoff. Ask whether standalone placement fits your property.

How is maintenance handled?

Freya coordinates intake, vendors, updates, and owner decisions as needed. The goal is organized follow-through and practical context for the owner.

Can I switch from another property manager?

Yes. A responsible handoff starts with reviewing the lease, tenant status, financial and property records, current condition, and open issues before setting a transition plan.

Do you work with remote or out-of-state owners?

Remote and out-of-state owners are a relevant fit when the property is within Freya's confirmed service area and the management scope aligns.

What happens in the first consultation?

You will discuss the property, your goals, current issues, and the work you want to hand off. Freya can then recommend scope, pricing, and onboarding steps.

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Pricing starts with the property.

A clear recommendation should reflect the property, its current condition, tenant status, and the management scope you actually need.

Fee framework

No generic number before the conversation.

Freya's public fee schedule is being finalized. Until it is confirmed, the right approach is a property-specific consultation rather than publishing assumptions.

During the consultation, Freya will explain the recommended service scope, what is included, what may be billed separately, and the next steps for onboarding.

Management scope and current property needs
Leasing or tenant-placement requirements
Maintenance and turnover considerations
Transition timing and active lease details

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Good fit

For owners who value oversight.

Freya is designed for rental owners and investors who want a local professional to stay on top of tenants, repairs, inspections, leases, and ongoing property decisions. Remote and out-of-state owners are welcome to discuss whether the service model fits their needs.

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Start with your property.

Share the basics and prepare an email request for a free rental analysis. Freya will follow up to clarify the property and what guidance would be most useful.

Free rental analysis

Useful property context, without a long form.

Freya will use the information you provide to begin evaluating the rental and recommend the right next conversation.

The consultation length and response timing will be confirmed directly when Freya follows up.

Better decisions begin with useful context.

Freya's owner resource library is being developed around the real questions rental owners ask before hiring a manager.

Guide in development

How property management fees work

A plain-language guide to recurring fees, leasing costs, and the questions owners should ask.

Guide in development

Self-managing vs. hiring a manager

A decision framework for time, risk, local availability, systems, and owner goals.

Guide in development

Preparing a property for a new tenant

How inspections, repairs, cleaning, utilities, documentation, and move-in readiness fit together.

Guide in development

Switching property managers

What records, timelines, tenant communication, and open issues need attention during a handoff.

Full articles will be published as they are completed and fact-checked. For a property-specific question, contact Freya directly.

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Proof should be real.

Freya is gathering owner testimonials and confirming which first-party performance measures can be published.

Reviews in progress

No invented praise. No inflated numbers.

Verified owner testimonials will be added here with permission, focusing on communication, responsiveness, maintenance, tenant management, and reliability.

Until those reviews are ready for publication, the best way to evaluate Freya is a direct conversation about your property, the management process, and who will be accountable for the work.

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What to ask any manager

Who is accountable for my property?
How are maintenance issues tracked and communicated?
What does onboarding look like?
How are tenants screened and leases managed?
Which services are included, and which are separate?

Full-service management, without the drift.

One accountable team for leasing, tenants, maintenance, inspections, paperwork, and the day-to-day decisions that keep a rental operating.

What Freya handles

The scope is broad by design, with owner communication connecting every service.

Leasing & placement

Rental pricing guidance, listing creation and marketing, lead management, pre-screening, showings, applicant screening, owner approval, lease preparation, and signing.

Tenant operations

Tenant communication, rent collection, lease administration, renewals, delinquency follow-up, move-outs, and eviction coordination.

Maintenance & inspections

Repair intake, vendor coordination, property inspections, issue tracking, and practical owner decisions with the relevant context.

Turnover & make-ready

Inspection, repair coordination, cleaning, lawn care coordination, vendor management, and preparation for the next tenant.

The owner experience

Professional oversight should reduce your workload, not create another one.

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Clear communication

Updates are organized around decisions and next steps.

02

Proactive oversight

Open items are tracked before they become larger problems.

03

Local accountability

You know who is responsible for following through.

Onboarding

A deliberate handoff.

01Review

Property, lease, tenant status, condition, records, and unresolved issues.

02Transition

Responsibilities, communication, systems, and immediate priorities are aligned.

03Operate

Freya takes over the agreed scope and begins regular oversight.

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