Flat Fee — Not a Percentage
Starting at $139/mo

Dallas Property Management & Fort Worth —
Flat Fee. Five Counties. Guaranteed.
Screened tenants in 21 days. Guaranteed. From Frisco to Fort Worth.
Find Out What Your Property Should Rent For2,000+
Tenants Placed Nationwide
<1%
Eviction Rate
21 Days
Avg. Time to Lease
4.4★
146 DFW Google Reviews

Dallas-Fort Worth Property Management Risks
In Dallas & Fort Worth, Ruckus Wears a Corporate Badge and Knows Your HOA
Three threats that cost Metroplex landlords thousands — and the screening system we built to catch all three.
🦝 The Relocator Who Leaves Early
Toyota, Schwab, Goldman, Caterpillar — corporate tenants arrive fast and leave faster. One early departure costs you $1,900–$3,200/month in vacancy. We flag relocation risk during screening and offer a 9–12 month lease warranty so you're covered if they move on.
⛈️ The Hailstorm Nobody Budgeted For
North Texas averages 5–7 major hail events per year — one storm can mean $8K–$25K in roof and siding damage. We coordinate inspections, insurance claims, and vendor repairs so a weather event doesn't become a financial crisis.
⚖️ The HOA Fine That Snowballed
Frisco, Prosper, Flower Mound — almost entirely HOA-governed. One missed landscaping notice escalates to fines, liens, and hearings. Every lease we draft includes HOA addendums, and we handle violation responses before they reach your wallet.
Ruckus doesn't send a calendar invite. That's why we screen before he shows up.
See What Our Screening Covers — FreeFlat Fee Property Management Dallas-Fort Worth
Your Dallas Property Manager Charges More When Rent Rises. We Don't.
Your rent goes up. Their fee goes up. Yours doesn't.
At 8–10% of rent, a percentage manager on a $3,200 Southlake property collects $256–$320/month — and that number climbs every time your rent does. Our flat fee stays the same whether your property rents at $1,900 or $3,200. The savings compound every year you own the property.
Southlake, TX
Median rent: $3,200/mo
8–10% Manager
$256–$320/mo
Flat Fee Landlord
Starting at
Starting at $139/mo
You Save
$1,404–$2,172/yr
Frisco, TX
Median rent: $2,500/mo
8–10% Manager
$200–$250/mo
Flat Fee Landlord
Starting at
Starting at $139/mo
You Save
$732–$1,332/yr
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Median rent: $2,200/mo
8–10% Manager
$176–$220/mo
Flat Fee Landlord
Starting at
Starting at $139/mo
You Save
$444–$972/yr
Why the gap widens every year you own the property:
Rent goes up — DFW rents have climbed 3–5% annually since 2019
Their fee goes up with it — 8% of $2,500 today is 8% of $2,900 next year
Our fee stays flat — starting at $139/mo
Included in every flat fee — no add-ons, no surprises
Eviction Protection
Court filings & full process included
9–12 Month Tenant Warranty
Tenant leaves? We re-place free
21-Day Vacancy Guarantee
Or your first two months' fees are waived
Management fee comparison only. Flat fee applies to monthly property management. Tenant placement priced separately.
Free DFW Rental Price Analysis
Find Out What Your DFW Property Should Rent For
60 seconds. No commitment. You'll see your rental price, our flat fee, and how much you'd save vs. a percentage manager.
Trusted by 2,000+ landlords nationwide · 4.4★ on Google in Dallas (146 reviews)
Dallas-Fort Worth Property Management Guarantees
Four Guarantees Most Dallas Property Managers Won't Make
Ruckus counts on property managers who make promises without consequences. We put our money behind every one. If we don't deliver, you don't pay.

Try Us Risk-Free
90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Not happy in the first 90 days? Cancel and we refund every management fee we've charged. No questions. No penalties. You keep the tenant.
You have 90 days to decide if we're the right fit — with your money back if we're not.


9–12 Month Tenant Warranty
If the tenant we place leaves for any reason within the warranty period —
We place a new tenant at zero additional cost.
Available with our tenant placement service.
21-Day Placement Guarantee
If we don't have a qualified tenant within 21 days —
We waive your first two months' management fees.
Eviction Protection — Included
If we have to evict a tenant we placed —
We handle the full Texas eviction process — court filings, notices, and legal coordination — so you never manage it alone.
90 days to decide. If we're not the right fit, you get every management fee back. Talk to us first if you have questions.
Dallas-Fort Worth Property Management Reviews
146 Google Reviews From Metroplex Landlords Who Switched
Every owner below hired us because they were tired of chasing Ruckus on their own. Now they don't have to. These are real Google reviews from real landlords in Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Southlake, and across the DFW Metroplex.

"DFW is the fastest-growing rental market in the country. Every week, 1,000+ people move here — and every week, landlords lose money to bad placements. We built our screening system for exactly this kind of market: high volume, high stakes, zero margin for error."
Mo Hashem
Founder & CEO · Dallas, TX
4.4★
Google Rating (DFW)
146
DFW Google Reviews
2,000+
Tenants Placed Nationwide
<1%
Eviction Rate
"Sergio Maldonado is the best! He stayed right on top of our application and was responsive the whole time. We throughly enjoyed working with him."
Mike B.
Property Owner · Dallas, TX
"I want to give a huge shout-out to Yulie. Every single time I ran into a problem, Yulie was quick to respond and always went above and beyond to resolve things."
Canndice W.
Property Owner · DFW Metroplex
"Sergio was truly amazing in helping my wife and me secure the house of our choice. His efficiency and straightforward approach made the entire process seamless. He went above and beyond to ensure we fully understood the terms of our lease."
Charlie R.
Property Owner · Dallas, TX


DFW Tenant Screening & Property Protection
Every Landlord Has a Ruckus Story.
Ours End Differently.
Ruckus is the tenant who trashes your property, skips rent, and vanishes. In DFW's relocation-heavy market, he shows up wearing a corporate badge and a good credit score. We built an entire system to see through him.
Corporate relocation churn
Tenant gets transferred 8 months into a 12-month lease — you eat $1,900–$3,200/mo in vacancy
Hail and storm damage
North Texas averages 5–7 major hail events/year — $8K–$25K per roof replacement
HOA violation cascade
One missed landscaping notice in Prosper becomes a $500 fine, a lien, and a board hearing
Without Flat Fee Landlord
- You screen tenants with a credit check and a gut feeling — then they relocate 6 months in
- Hail season hits and nobody filed the insurance claim or coordinated the roofer
- A Texas eviction means court filings, legal notices, and 30–60 days of lost rent — all on you
- Your HOA fines you $500 because nobody told the tenant about landscaping rules
- You pay 8–10% of DFW rents every month — $190–$320 — for a manager who ghosts you
With Flat Fee Landlord
- Our 10-point screening flags relocation risk, income fraud, eviction history, and rental gaps
- Dedicated DFW property manager coordinates storm claims, vendor dispatch, and roof repairs
- 9–12 month tenant warranty available — if our tenant leaves early, we replace them at no extra cost
- HOA addendums in every lease + proactive violation response before fines escalate
- One flat fee starting at $139/mo — not 8–10% of your DFW rent
60 seconds — you'll see your rental price, flat fee, and how we screen out Ruckus
Free DFW Rental Analysis
See Exactly What Your DFW Rental Should Earn — And How We Protect Every Dollar
Drop your address below. In 60 seconds you'll get a personalized rent estimate, our flat management fee, and a protection plan built around your property — not a generic quote.
Most Metroplex owners discover they're undercharging by $150–$300/mo. Find out in 60 seconds.
Property Management Across Dallas-Fort Worth
Your Property Has a Zip Code. We Have a Team There.
Dallas property management and Fort Worth property management are two different disciplines — and so are the 22 cities between them. Frisco property management, Plano, and McKinney each require a different pricing and screening approach than Rowlett or Grand Prairie. Rents in Southlake don't move like rents in Rowlett. Tenant expectations in Frisco aren't the same as Mansfield. We price, screen, and manage based on your specific city — not a regional average.
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Don't see your city? We cover all of Collin, Denton, Tarrant, Dallas, and Rockwall counties.
Get a quote for your addressDallas-Fort Worth Rental Market Data
The Numbers That Keep Dallas & Fort Worth Landlords Up at Night
These are the costs of getting it wrong in the Metroplex — and why most landlords don't risk it alone.
$2,200+/mo
DFW Median Rent (2026)
130,000+
New Residents (2025)
$5,000+
Avg. Eviction Cost (TX)
21 days
Our Avg. Lease Speed
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024, Texas Justice Court data, Flat Fee Landlord internal metrics
Dallas-Fort Worth Rental Market 2026
What the 2026 Dallas-Fort Worth Market Means for Your Property
DFW added 130,000 new residents in 2025. Corporate relocations to Collin County jumped 18%. That demand keeps rents climbing — and raises the stakes on who you let through the door.
Dallas (City)
Uptown & Lake Highlands leading rent growth
Fort Worth
Alliance corridor fastest-growing submarket
Frisco / Prosper
Lowest vacancy in North Dallas
McKinney / Allen
Collin County #1 for net domestic migration
Plano
Toyota, Oracle HQs stabilize corporate demand
Southlake / Keller
Tightest vacancy in Tarrant County
Why This Data Matters to Landlords
- Frisco vacancy at 3.8% means properties priced correctly move in under 14 days — but only if your price is current.
- Corporate relocation churn in Collin County means a 12-month lease can end in 8 months without a tenant warranty.
- DFW rents climbed 3–4% in 2025. At 8–10% management fees, your manager's cut climbs with them. Ours stays flat.
The Flat Fee Math in a Rising Market
Based on avg. DFW rent with 3% annual growth, 9% fee vs. flat $139/mo
Sources: CoStar Q1 2026, U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024, Flat Fee Landlord internal data
Dallas-Fort Worth Property Management FAQ
Questions Dallas-Fort Worth Landlords Ask Before Signing
Yes. Every lease we draft complies with Texas Property Code Chapters 91–93. We handle required disclosures, security deposit regulations (including the 30-day return requirement under §92.103), and all notice periods mandated by Texas law. DFW landlords face the same state-level requirements as every Texas market — we handle all of it.
Our DFW average is 21 days from listing to signed lease. High-demand areas like Frisco, Plano, and McKinney often lease in under 14 days due to the constant stream of corporate relocations. Our 21-day placement guarantee means we have a direct financial incentive to move quickly.
Yes — from Frisco and Prosper in the north through Plano, Allen, and McKinney in Collin County, west to Southlake, Keller, and Flower Mound, and south to Mansfield and Rowlett. We cover Collin, Denton, Tarrant, Dallas, and Rockwall counties.
Texas allows landlords to serve a 3-day notice to vacate for non-payment (unless the lease specifies a longer period). If it comes to eviction, the process typically takes 30–60 days — much faster than most states. We handle the full process: notices, court filings, and legal coordination — so you never manage it alone. Our eviction protection is included with management, not an add-on. And if the tenant was placed by us within the warranty period, we replace them at no additional placement cost.
Most Dallas property management companies charge 8–10% of monthly rent — that's $176–$320/month on a typical DFW rental. Our flat fee starts at $139/month regardless of rent amount. Whether your property rents at $1,900 in Rowlett or $3,200 in Southlake, you pay the same fee. Tenant placement is priced separately. Most DFW landlords save $1,200–$2,500/year switching to our flat fee model.
If a tenant we placed leaves — for any reason — within 9–12 months, we re-lease the property at no additional placement fee. This is our skin in the game. In a relocation-heavy market like DFW, we screen for stability — not just ability to pay — because we're on the hook if they leave.
DFW has more master-planned communities than almost any U.S. metroplex — Frisco, Prosper, Celina, and Flower Mound are almost entirely HOA-governed. We coordinate all HOA compliance: rental registration, tenant parking rules, landscaping standards, and violation responses. Our lease includes HOA addendums so tenants know the rules before they move in.
Dallas property management companies typically charge 8–10% of monthly rent — on a $2,200 Dallas property that's $176–$220/month ($2,112–$2,640/year). Fort Worth is similar at 8–10%, with rates up to 12% in premium submarkets like Southlake and Keller. Flat Fee Landlord charges $139–$369/month regardless of rent — the same fee whether your property rents for $1,600 in Fort Worth or $3,200 in Southlake. Most DFW landlords switching from percentage to flat fee save $1,000–$2,500/year.
Still Have Questions? Let's Talk About Your Property.
Talk to our DFW team about your property — we'll walk you through pricing, our screening process, and how we handle Texas Property Code compliance so you don't have to.
Talk to Our DFW TeamDFW Landlord Resources
Guides for DFW Landlords Who Don't Want to Learn the Hard Way
Ruckus loves landlords who wing it. These are the guides we wish every DFW property owner read before their first lease — from Texas law compliance to screening corporate relocators to knowing when to fire your property manager.
Texas Law
· 8 min readTexas Security Deposit Rules: What DFW Landlords Get Wrong
The 30-day return requirement is just the start. Here's what actually triggers penalties — and how to protect yourself before Ruckus finds the loophole in your lease.
Read the full guideTenant Screening
6 min read
How to Screen Corporate Relocators in DFW
Credit score looks great. Employment verified. But will they leave in 8 months? How to screen for stability in a relocation-heavy market.
Read guidePricing
5 min read
Flat Fee vs. Percentage: The Real Dallas Rental Math
At DFW rents, the math isn't close. We break down the real cost difference on a $2,500/month Frisco rental.
Read guideMarket Data
7 min read
2026 DFW Rental Market: Best Cities for Landlords
Median rents by city, corporate relocation trends, and which Collin/Denton County corridors are still undervalued.
Read guideHOA
6 min read
HOA Violations in DFW Rentals: Landlord Guide
Frisco, Prosper, and Flower Mound HOAs don't mess around. Here's how to protect yourself from fines, liens, and board hearings.
Read guideGetting Started
10 min read
First-Time Landlord in DFW? Read This First
Texas Property Code disclosures, fair housing, security deposits, HOA rules, hail insurance — the checklist no one gives you until it's too late.
Read guideStorm Prep
5 min read
Hail Season Checklist for DFW Rental Properties
Roof inspections, insurance claims, vendor response plans, and lease clauses every DFW landlord should have locked in before storm season.
Read guideNew guides published monthly — written by our DFW property management team.
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You tell us about your property. We show you what it should rent for and what our flat fee looks like. If it makes sense, we get to work. If not, you walk away with a free rental analysis and zero obligations.