Areas We Serve
Property Management in St. Louis County
We manage rentals across South St. Louis County, including Affton, Oakville, Mehlville, and Fenton, with fast leasing and maintenance that never carries a markup.
Local management
Managing St. Louis County rentals like our own
St. Louis County is a patchwork of dozens of municipalities plus large unincorporated areas, and each one can set its own rules for rental properties. Knowing which rules apply to a given address is half the job of managing a county rental well.
From our office just south of the county line in Arnold, First Door serves owners throughout South County and nearby communities. We handle pricing, marketing, self-showings, screening, leasing, rent collection, and maintenance, and we report every dollar back to you.
County communities we serve
- Affton, Lemay, and the inner-ring South County suburbs
- Oakville, Mehlville, and Concord
- Fenton, Sunset Hills, and Crestwood
- Other St. Louis County communities on request
For owners
What St. Louis County owners should know
Basements and drainage
Many county homes have full basements. We check sump pumps, gutters, and grading at inspections, since water is one of the costliest problems to catch late.
Strong demand for single-family homes
Residents look to South County for yards, garages, and established school districts. We market those features and price against comparable homes nearby.
Ranch and split-level upkeep
Much of South County's rental stock is mid-century ranches and split-levels. We watch roofs, HVAC age, and basements at every inspection so you can plan capital work.
Full-service management in St. Louis County
- Rental pricing and listing marketing
- Self-showings and applicant screening
- Lease signing and move-in inspections
- Online rent collection and owner payouts
- Maintenance at vendor cost, with no markups
- Monthly statements and year-end reporting
Inspections & permits
Rental rules in St. Louis County
St. Louis County has dozens of municipalities, and each sets its own rental rules. The same house can need a permit on one side of a street and not the other, so we check every address.
We handle the applications, meet the inspector, and line up any corrections, so permits never hold up a move-in. Local rules change, so we confirm the current requirements for every address we take on.
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Municipal re-occupancy permits
Many cities require a permit and inspection before a new resident moves in. Crestwood, for example, won't allow a rental to be re-occupied by a new tenant until the City issues a re-occupancy permit.
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Unincorporated St. Louis County
The County's 2015 rental licensing ordinance was struck down in court in 2017, so unincorporated addresses follow different rules than nearby cities. We confirm what applies before listing.
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Inspection readiness
Re-occupancy inspections typically check smoke detectors, handrails, electrical and plumbing basics, and exterior upkeep. We walk the home with that checklist during turnover.
FAQ
St. Louis County property management questions
Do you handle occupancy permits in St. Louis County?
Yes. Rules differ from one municipality to the next. We confirm whether your city requires a re-occupancy permit or inspection, schedule it before move-in, and coordinate any required repairs with you.
What types of county properties do you manage?
Mostly single-family homes, duplexes, and small multifamily buildings. If you own something different, reach out and we'll talk through it.
How quickly can you lease a vacant home?
We start marketing as soon as the home is rent-ready and offer self-showings so prospects can tour on their schedule, which keeps vacancy time short.
Other areas we serve
Questions? Let's talk
Tell us what you need—owners and residents welcome.
Share a few details about your property, your rental needs, or the support you're looking for. Our team will follow up quickly to answer questions, schedule time with you, or point you to the right resources.
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