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Welcome to Soda City Rentals
“Landlord Life Made Easy” in South Carolina’s Capital City.
We are Columbia SC Property Management Experts.
As our sales brand has proven, The Moore Company is one of Columbia’s most trusted names in real estate. That’s why we’ve launched Soda City Rentals to offer our community a better level of comprehensive property management services. With a full-time staff dedicated to managing your investment, we take on all of the grunt work so that you don’t have to.
As Columbia’s premier property management firm, we are licensed and uphold the standards for:
Welcome to
Soda City Rentals
“Landlord Life Made Easy” in South Carolina’s Capital City. We are Columbia, SC Property Management Experts.
As our sales brand has proven, The Moore Company is one of Columbia’s most trusted names in real estate. That’s why we’ve launched Soda City Rentals to offer our community a better level of comprehensive property management services. With a full-time staff dedicated to managing your investment, we take on all of the grunt work so that you don’t have to.
As Columbia’s premier property management firm, we are licensed and uphold the standards for:
RENT WITH US
If you’re a tenant searching for quality apartments or homes for rent in the Midlands, you’ve come to the right place! Check out our rental guidelines, rental services, how to apply, and available properties below.
RENT WITH US
If you’re a tenant searching for quality apartments or homes for rent in the Midlands, you’ve come to the right place! Check out our rental guidelines, rental services, how to apply, and available properties below.
AVAILABLE PROPERTIES
AVAILABLE PROPERTIES
INTERESTED IN VIEWING ONE OF OUR RENTAL PROPERTIES?
Complete the form below for a tour!
INTERESTED IN VIEWING ONE OF OUR RENTAL PROPERTIES?
Complete the form below for a tour!
MEET THE TEAM
Back row: Justin Drafts (Owner), Leigh Ann Birdsell (Leasing Agent),
Joy Lewis (Property Manager-in-Charge) Front Row: Kristin Van Sant (Property Manager), Graeme Moore (Owner)
Frequently Asked Questions – Tenants
You can pay your rent through your online portal set up for you when you move in, or you may also pay by check at our office. We do not accept cash.
Late fees are assessed starting the 6th day of each month with an additional charge beginning on the 10th. Returned checks or e-pay are also subject to late fees until the date they are fully paid.
You should submit a maintenance request in your tenant portal which is the same place you pay rent. All request should be submitted online unless it is an emergency in which case you should call in.
The following are considered emergencies:
– Property hazard (any hazard that may cause harm to the property or a person).
– Fire, smoke or burning odor (call 911).
– Flooding or running water that cannot be stopped or contained until the next morning. – No heat (if outside temperature is below 55 degrees).
– No A/C (if outside temperature is above 90 degrees).
– Any entry door that won’t lock or unlock. (Lock-outs are not considered an emergency! If it’s after hours, call a locksmith.)
– Any unsecured entry where the resident’s safety is jeopardized.
– Toilet is not working (if there is only one bathroom).
– Refrigerator is not cooling.
– A/C unit is leaking water.IMPORTANT! Any non-emergency call that is called in after hours as an emergency will be charged a fee of $75.
You are responsible for keeping sinks and toilets free of clogs.
Maintaining the HVAC system by changing filters on a regular basis (at least once every 12 weeks).
Checking circuit breakers and GFCI outlets (the ones with the little push-in breakers) before submitting requests.
Keeping garbage disposal free of foreign objects and using any reset button before submitting requests.
Unnecessary maintenance calls or repairs that are the responsibility of the tenant will be charged directly to tenant!
Unless otherwise stated, the tenant is responsible for maintaining the yard which includes cutting the grass (2 times per month from May-November), edging, weeding yard, removing debris, keeping shrubs trimmed and gutters free of debris. We offer landscaping services to tenants who are interested. Speak with our property manager for pricing and quotes.
Frequently Asked Questions – Tenants
You can pay your rent through your online portal set up for you when you move in, or you may also pay by check at our office. We do not accept cash.
Late fees are assessed starting the 6th day of each month with an additional charge beginning on the 10th. Returned checks or e-pay are also subject to late fees until the date they are fully paid.
You should submit a maintenance request in your tenant portal which is the same place you pay rent. All request should be submitted online unless it is an emergency in which case you should call in.
The following are considered emergencies:
– Property hazard (any hazard that may cause harm to the property or a person).
– Fire, smoke or burning odor (call 911).
– Flooding or running water that cannot be stopped or contained until the next morning. – No heat (if outside temperature is below 55 degrees).
– No A/C (if outside temperature is above 90 degrees).
– Any entry door that won’t lock or unlock. (Lock-outs are not considered an emergency! If it’s after hours, call a locksmith.)
– Any unsecured entry where the resident’s safety is jeopardized.
– Toilet is not working (if there is only one bathroom).
– Refrigerator is not cooling.
– A/C unit is leaking water.IMPORTANT! Any non-emergency call that is called in after hours as an emergency will be charged a fee of $75.
- You are responsible for keeping sinks and toilets free of clogs.
- Maintaining the HVAC system by changing filters on a regular basis (at least once every 12 weeks).
- Checking circuit breakers and GFCI outlets (the ones with the little push-in breakers) before submitting requests.
- Keeping garbage disposal free of foreign objects and using any reset button before submitting requests.
Unnecessary maintenance calls or repairs that are the responsibility of the tenant will be charged directly to tenant!
Unless otherwise stated, the tenant is responsible for maintaining the yard which includes cutting the grass (2 times per month from May-November), edging, weeding yard, removing debris, keeping shrubs trimmed and gutters free of debris. We offer landscaping services to tenants who are interested. Speak with our property manager for pricing and quotes.
MEET THE TEAM
Back row: Justin Drafts (Owner), Leigh Ann Birdsell (Leasing Agent), Joy Lewis (Property Manager-in-Charge) Front Row: Kristin Van Sant (Property Manager), Graeme Moore (Owner)
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
We know there is no shortage of property management companies in the Columbia area, so we go above and beyond to find the right tenants and provide care and maintenance for your property.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
We know there is no shortage of property management companies in the Columbia area, so we go above and beyond to find the right tenants and provide care and maintenance for your property.
How we market
We understand the importance of making sure rental property stays occupied. To do that, we find tenants where they are – online. Through online listings and Soda City Rentals‘ strong social media presence, Soda City Rentals casts a wide net to ensure the available property is seen by clients who are searching for a new home in the Columbia area. We also hire professional photographers to capture pictures of your home to show it in the best possible light. On-site signs and fliers are also utilized when necessary.
How we market
We understand the importance of making sure rental property stays occupied. To do that, we find tenants where they are – online. Through online listings and Soda City Rentals‘ strong social media presence, Soda City Rentals casts a wide net to ensure the available property is seen by clients who are searching for a new home in the Columbia area. We also hire professional photographers to capture pictures of your home to show it in the best possible light. On-site signs and fliers are also utilized when necessary.
Property Maintenance
Upkeep of your investment property is an important concern, whether you live around the corner or across the country. Soda City Rentals will handle all maintenance issues on your behalf. We call on our top-notch professionals to make timely and proper repairs. If the work costs more than $250, we will call you for approval if you desire, and the cost of repairs will be deducted from the rent amount paid to property owners each month.
TENANTS
Finding the right tenant
At Soda City Rentals, we take the responsibility of managing your property seriously. That includes finding qualified tenants. Our rental application includes a credit report, national background and eviction record checks, employment verification, and reference checks from previous landlords. We require tenants to show three times the monthly rental amount in gross income per month, and two most recent paystubs must be submitted.
Taking care of the day-to-day needs
Once the property is rented, Soda City Rentals maintains communication with tenants, collects rent, and coordinates repairs. While our normal business hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, we have an emergency line tenants may call after hours and on weekends if immediate maintenance is needed.
TENANTS
Finding the right tenant
At Soda City Rentals, we take the responsibility of managing your property seriously. That includes finding qualified tenants. Our rental application includes a credit report, national background and eviction record checks, employment verification, and reference checks from previous landlords. We require tenants to show three times the monthly rental amount in gross income per month, and two most recent paystubs must be submitted.
Taking care of the day-to-day needs
Once the property is rented, Soda City Rentals maintains communication with tenants, collects rent, and coordinates repairs. While our normal business hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, we have an emergency line tenants may call after hours and on weekends if immediate maintenance is needed.
SO, YOUR CHILD IS
A GAMECOCK?
Columbia is a huge university town, and the majority of the 35,000 students who attend the University of South Carolina live off-campus, many drawn to the single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses in the neighborhoods that ring USC. Parents may consider turning that living expense into an investment by purchasing a home where their Gamecock student – and a couple of friends – can live in until graduation.
At Soda City Rentals, we can help parents find and purchase a house where their children can comfortably live for several years and Soda City Rentals can take over the management of the home, so the owners don’t have to worry about it. That’s a big plus, particularly if the family lives far away. After graduation, parents can hold on to the property as an investment, a strong strategy in Columbia because of the size of the university, and the ever-present need for student housing. Soda City Rentals will continue to manage the property, finding new tenants once the owners’ children have moved out.
SO, YOUR CHILD IS
A GAMECOCK?
Columbia is a huge university town, and the majority of the 35,000 students who attend the University of South Carolina live off-campus, many drawn to the single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses in the neighborhoods that ring USC. Parents may consider turning that living expense into an investment by purchasing a home where their Gamecock student – and a couple of friends – can live in until graduation.
At Soda City Rentals, we can help parents find and purchase a house where their children can comfortably live for several years and Soda City Rentals can take over the management of the home, so the owners don’t have to worry about it. That’s a big plus, particularly if the family lives far away. After graduation, parents can hold on to the property as an investment, a strong strategy in Columbia because of the size of the university, and the ever-present need for student housing. Soda City Rentals will continue to manage the property, finding new tenants once the owners’ children have moved out.
Joy Lewis
Property-Manager-In-Charge
Joy@RentSodaCity.com
803.710.RENT
Joy Lewis joined Soda City Rentals by The Moore Company in 2021 as its head property manager and brings with her more than 25 years of experience. It takes a special kind of person to be a property manager, and Joy has every single trait needed. Before joining Soda City Rentals, Joy spent almost 20 years at another successful property management firm in Columbia. There, she was instrumental in growing the number of properties under management exponentially, and she’s geared up to help lead SCR’s growth strategy as well.
“I’ve been watching this company for a couple of years,” Joy said, “and when offered the opportunity to work here, I jumped at the chance. I was drawn to their approach: give everyone, every time a first-class experience.” Joy’s commitment to trying to deliver that white-glove experience for every client, every time is what has and will continue to set her apart from the typical old, grumpy property managers.
Frequently Asked Questions – Owners
We advertise your home through multiple resources including the local multiple listing service which syndicates the listing across the internet. Inputting into the local MLS also allows your listing to be seen by more than 3,000 real estate agents. We also hire professional photographers to photograph your home so that it is shown in its best possible light. In addition to the online marketing, we install on-site signage and fliers when necessary.
We direct deposit funds by the end of each month along with electronic statements, which show subtracted fees and any maintenance or utility expenses. All invoices and reports are available at any time through our property owner portal.
We make every effort to have rent collected on time each month. We have an internal collections process which consists of phone calls, email, and letters. In the event we are unable to collect rent, we will handle the eviction and collection process for you as prescribed by any applicable laws and regulations.
We handle all maintenance issues on your behalf. Our list of vendors includes topnotch repairmen who can make proper and timely repairs. We will contact you for approval for any repair that costs more than $250 unless we are directed differently by you the owner.
The cost of repairs will be deducted from the rent amount each month.Yes, you can or cause to have performed your own repairs for non-emergency situations, but they must be completed within 5 days of our office receiving the repair request. Any repairs that require a licensed tradesperson must be completed by someone with the proper license. We always prefer that you let us handle repairs on your behalf.
You can access all of your financials 24/7 on the online owner portal that is set up for you. From there you can run reports, track financials and access copies of repair invoices for your records.
Get in touch with our property manager Joy Lewis by calling 803.710.RENT.
Joy Lewis
Property-Manager-In-Charge
Joy@RentSodaCity.com
803.710.RENT
Joy Lewis joined Soda City Rentals by The Moore Company in 2021 as its head property manager and brings with her more than 25 years of experience. It takes a special kind of person to be a property manager, and Joy has every single trait needed. Before joining Soda City Rentals, Joy spent almost 20 years at another successful property management firm in Columbia. There, she was instrumental in growing the number of properties under management exponentially, and she’s geared up to help lead SCR’s growth strategy as well.
“I’ve been watching this company for a couple of years,” Joy said, “and when offered the opportunity to work here, I jumped at the chance. I was drawn to their approach: give everyone, every time a first-class experience.” Joy’s commitment to trying to deliver that white-glove experience for every client, every time is what has and will continue to set her apart from the typical old, grumpy property managers.
Frequently Asked Questions – Owners
We advertise your home through multiple resources including the local multiple listing service which syndicates the listing across the internet. Inputting into the local MLS also allows your listing to be seen by more than 3,000 real estate agents. We also hire professional photographers to photograph your home so that it is shown in its best possible light. In addition to the online marketing, we install on-site signage and fliers when necessary.
We direct deposit funds by the end of each month along with electronic statements, which show subtracted fees and any maintenance or utility expenses. All invoices and reports are available at any time through our property owner portal.
We make every effort to have rent collected on time each month. We have an internal collections process which consists of phone calls, email, and letters. In the event we are unable to collect rent, we will handle the eviction and collection process for you as prescribed by any applicable laws and regulations.
We handle all maintenance issues on your behalf. Our list of vendors includes topnotch repairmen who can make proper and timely repairs. We will contact you for approval for any repair that costs more than $250 unless we are directed differently by you the owner.
The cost of repairs will be deducted from the rent amount each month.Yes, you can or cause to have performed your own repairs for non-emergency situations, but they must be completed within 5 days of our office receiving the repair request. Any repairs that require a licensed tradesperson must be completed by someone with the proper license. We always prefer that you let us handle repairs on your behalf.
You can access all of your financials 24/7 on the online owner portal that is set up for you. From there you can run reports, track financials and access copies of repair invoices for your records.
Get in touch with our property manager Joy Lewis by calling 803.710.RENT.
Ready to Rent?
If you are an owner ready to have us manage your property or
are in the market to buy a property to rent out, please contact us below.
Ready to Rent?
If you are an owner ready to have us manage your property or
are in the market to buy a property to rent out, please contact us below.