I am renting a house from Muscadine+Pine and am quite pleased with my experiences over the past few…read moreyears. My dealings with Eric, who is very professional, conscientious and courteous has handled any of my issue that have arisen in a timely manner. For example, last New Year's Eve, the furnace quit working so I contacted him and within two hours someone was on site to fix it. I'm appreciative of the way Eric handled this emergency! I would recommend doing business with this company and can honestly say Muscadine + Pine Property Management, and especially Eric, has proven to me to be a landlord who cares for their renters and properties alike! Thanks for all the efforts you put into your house which allows me to enjoy my home all the more!

From the owner: You deserve a property management partner that you can mutually work with and combine complimentary…read moreservices. We help execute your investment strategy and deliver unbeatable peace of mind. Far too long, property management has been something to endure, not enjoy. We’re taking a fundamentally different approach by questioning the norms of the industry and creating truly great outcomes for everyone involved. So property investors can thrive. So tenants can love where they live. An example of challenging industry norms is how we amortize our lease-up/renewal fee over the lease term. We understand that investors have bills to pay and going a month without some cash flow hurts. So, we spread the lease-up/renewal fee over the course of the lease term for your convenience. We’re doing this (and more) by combining the sophistication of technology with the personal touch of a local management company. That means caring for properties like they’re our own. Operating with transparency. And developing solutions that dramatically reduce stress and improve performance. We are industry veterans; real estate pros with property management experience and track records of driving change through innovation. Together, we’re here to set a new standard and make people happy in ways they never expected. In everything we do, we want to change property investing and management for the greater. We look forward to helping you execute your investment strategy!

My experience with Acorn + Oak was fine until move-out, which is when everything went downhill. I…read morehave rented several homes in Durham, and this is the only time I have had issues. The property manager, Erin Darnell, made the process unnecessarily difficult and ended up withholding a large portion of my security deposit under questionable claims. I was charged for carpet issues and odor, despite using the cleaning company required by Acorn + Oak, and the cleaning company confirmed there were no stains or pet-related problems at the time of service. I was never informed that the cleaning was considered "unsatisfactory" until after money was taken from my deposit. Erin later claimed a second cleaning was needed, but neither I nor the original vendor were given the opportunity to address this beforehand. Communication was inconsistent, and explanations only came after I repeatedly followed up. I was also charged for mold remediation, even though I reported the issue in compliance with the lease. Despite this, they still held me financially responsible for part of the cost. Although I eventually received a partial refund, it was not clearly explained initially and felt more like damage control than a fair resolution. I have documentation showing the home was left clean and in compliance with the lease. Only one inspection occurred during the three years I lived there, and I was never notified of any maintenance or cleanliness issues at that time. Overall, this felt like an attempt to keep as much of the security deposit as possible. I would strongly caution anyone renting through Acorn + Oak with Erin Darnell as the property manager to document everything and be prepared to push back at move-out. My original property manager was Celeste Sivori, and she was wonderful to work with. She communicated well and was compassionate. She is the reason this review is 2 stars and not 1. I'm truly sad I was not able to work with her for the time I was with Acorn + Oak. From what I can tell, your experience with Acorn + Oak depends heavily on your property manager, so read the reviews about how the property manager you might be working with treats the tenants. Based on my experiences, I would not recommend working with Erin Darnell.

I have had an excellent experience with Acorn and Oak property Management. The agent I worked with,…read moreLisa Rietzes, was pleasant, easy to work with, and clear about the steps I needed to take to rent. When I walked into my new kitchen, there was a gift box there. It contained a roll of toilet paper, a small Hammer, a bottle of water, and several other necessities. It was so thoughtful because those are the kind of things you never can get access to when you move in. At first. Kudos to Lisa and the company!

I had some questions about my tax liabilities after some of my investments had changed. I contacted…read morePaul is Yelp! and made an appointment. We chatted for a bit about my situation, and he was able to give me good, actionable ideas on how to best manage my tax exposure.

VERY EXPENSIVE. I spent over $3k annually for tax prep and filing. I would not say my taxes were…read moreoverly complicated, and I even had a bookeeper who organized all my business documents for Paul's team. Truly as organized as one could be! Not sure if they charge based on income, and could not get an itemized receipts of charges. Would not recommend.

I have used Carole for years as my tax accountant and she does EXCELLENT work! She will answer…read morequestions when I email her during the year about tax issues and she always responds quickly when contacted. I trust her and hope to continue having her do my taxes for years to come.