I only chose to live here because it's decent apartments and affordable. The thing that bothers me…read moreis there have been thieves around the buildings taking packages. I pointed out the issue to the management and they didn't care one lady basically was talking to me like I was crazy on the phone because I asked her what she can do. They told me to make a police report which I did.... But of course nothing was done either so I'm just posting this as a warning for future tenants. Get your own cameras and put it outside your door!! And just don't trust anyone ever since I did that nothing has been stolen again but I've seen cops outside a few times so I'm probably not the only one who has reported this. Moral of the story I'm pissed they didn't do a damn thing and it took months later for them to send out an email to atleast warn everyone that there were people out stealing small packages.... the big packages weren't getting stolen but small ones. The buildings around 4112 Lincoln swing aren't locked outside and don't have any cameras that's the shitty part cause a lot of their other properties have locked buildings! Lastly, the maintenance are useless they've been saying they were gonna come in and change air filters I've even put in a maintenance request earlier in the year and they never come. I know it's gonna be a hassle getting my deposit back when I move.

I lived in an apartment owned by first property management for one year, and I was very happy with…read morethe service. The urgent repairs were always done in a timely manner, even though I was in a very cheap apartment, only $700 a month. I see that a lot of other people apparently do not believe first property management was helpful or professional, but many of these reviews are old, and every landlord has at least a fair amount of negative reviews in Ames. I'm not trying to be dismissive of other people's experiences, but my experience was not at all like the negative stories posted here. When my apartment flooded over the summer, they did not blame me because it was not my fault, and because I let them know that I would be gone during this time (it was months before I came back and found it flooded). They also agreed to pay me for the days I could not stay in my apartment because it was flooded (about two weeks), they agreed to pay me the utilities that their contractors were using (electricity for running the dehumidifiers, fans, and keeping the lights on), and they allowed me to break my lease. They did all of this in less than three weeks (which was very reasonable, given that the last adjustment I gave them for the payment was about a week two weeks into this three week process). It was expected that they would allow me to break my lease because in my lease, it stated that I could break my lease at any time my apartment was uninhabitable, but it was nice to have landlord that honored the promises that they made in the lease they gave me. Also, they were friendly, understanding, and try their best to handle a noisy neighbor and told me everything I would have to do in order to force them to either quiet down or get thrown out (this was a long process, but it would have been a lengthy, tedious experience anywhere given the laws that protect tenants). I would recommend this company to anybody looking to find a place to live in Ames.

DO NOT RENT FROM THEM! They will OVERCHARGE YOU AT MOVE OUT. They are forcing us to pay 300 over…read moreour deposit (500). 250 of that is for odor bombs, when the apartment was me and 2 other girls who kept it very clean. We deep cleaned before move out, and are being charged for the cleaning fee. Charging us for nails in the wall when they said we could, and are charging us basic painting that was not needed. DO NOT CLEAN BEFORE MOVE OUT THEY WILL CHARGE YOU 200 FOR IT ANYWAY. Severely disappointing to see them try and scam and overcharge college students. Will never be renting from them again.

I hope the owner Brent Haverkamp suffers because this has been the worst experience. I have never…read moredealt with such petty and selfish property managers. All their lawsuits show how badly they treat their tenants. The cheap rent is NOT worth it, id rather live in my car instead of giving them more of my money.

Horrible to communicate with. One of the owners, Brad, does not know how to speak to people when…read morethey are just trying to clear up a voicemail left to them. The other owner says one thing and then Brad says another and it is just plain confusing. To be clear, if you need something, don't ask them.

Never Lease with them. They are the worst!! We had a fire that was caused due to the exhaust fan in…read morethe washroom and we had to evacuate the apartment as it was filled with smoke. Brad from the property management told us that it is "safe" to move back in the very next day. We had to fight with him in order to get certain compensation for this incident and that too we had go back into the ash filled apartment regularly. No regards for human life. Till date no one from the property management has apoligized for the incident or even asked us if we are ok. They just care about the money.

A complete Fraud! Beware of this management and their apartment. I would give them a ZERO star if I…read morecould. 1. They provided us with a dirty apartment that had multiple urine stains in the toilet bowl, an ink-spotted carpet in one bedroom, a dirty oven, and a kitchen counter that was extremely stained and filthy. 2. It was a townhome, and they were renting out nearby units to anyone. The neighbor next door had drug issues. We couldn't access the basement because of a strong weed smell, and there was a persistent weed odor on the porch as well. When we reported this, they simply directed us to the police station without taking any action. Even though we had a porch, it wasn't ours -- it was used as a shortcut by random people. 3. During our stay at 414, S 4th St, our newly purchased car was vandalized. When we reported it, they took no further action. Simply did some big talk. 4. When we vacated the apartment with a toddler and a 9-year-old, we cleaned it thoroughly, almost like new, and I have photo evidence. They should have been ashamed of how far we went with the cleaning. 5. The biggest fraud came after we left. They failed to return our security deposit. When I asked about it, they kept saying the address I gave was returning their letters, even though all our bills from Ames arrived without issue. Eventually, I asked them to send it to my friend, and they finally did. 6. The real surprise came then, and their story about cats and bulls was exposed. They deducted the full $1260 from our deposit and presented fake cleaning and pest control bills (we never got any pest control during our stay). Management companies usually do monthly pest control, but not Martin Property! 7. When asked for an explanation, I received rude behavior from them. They do not even know the proper etiquette for talking to their tenants as soon as they vacate the apartments. Please be cautious with this management company and its rental properties. It's unlikely you'll get your security deposit back, as the owners and staff often behave unprofessionally and are a bunch of FRAUDS. I'm confused how they continue to operate in Ames despite receiving so many negative reviews.

A complete Fraud! Beware of this management and their apartment. I would give them a ZERO star if I…read morecould. 1. They provided us with a dirty apartment that had multiple urine stains in the toilet bowl, an ink-spotted carpet in one bedroom, a dirty oven, and a kitchen counter that was extremely stained and filthy. 2. It was a townhome, and they were renting out nearby units to anyone. The neighbor next door had drug issues. We couldn't access the basement because of a strong weed smell, and there was a persistent weed odor on the porch as well. When we reported this, they simply directed us to the police station without taking any action. Even though we had a porch, it wasn't ours -- it was used as a shortcut by random people. 3. During our stay at 414, S 4th St, our newly purchased car was vandalized. When we reported it, they took no further action. Simply did some big talk. 4. When we vacated the apartment with a toddler and a 9-year-old, we cleaned it thoroughly, almost like new, and I have photo evidence. They should have been ashamed of how far we went with the cleaning. 5. The biggest fraud came after we left. They failed to return our security deposit. When I asked about it, they kept saying the address I gave was returning their letters, even though all our bills from Ames arrived without issue. Eventually, I asked them to send it to my friend, and they finally did. 6. The real surprise came then, and their story about cats and bulls was exposed. They deducted the full $1260 from our deposit and presented fake cleaning and pest control bills (we never got any pest control during our stay). Management companies usually do monthly pest control, but not Martin Property! 7. When asked for an explanation, I received rude behavior from them. They do not even know the proper etiquette for talking to their tenants as soon as they vacate the apartments. Please be cautious with this management company and its rental properties. It's unlikely you'll get your security deposit back, as the owners and staff often behave unprofessionally and are a bunch of FRAUDS. If you are already a tenant of one of their property, leave the apartment without cleaning it or making any effort to clean it. Trust me, you will simply waste your time and money. No matter how hard you work on cleaning, you are not getting a single penny back. I'm confused how they continue to operate in Ames despite receiving so many negative reviews.

Not only are they rude and pricey, they will retaliate to anyone that offers a grievance. Snow…read moreremoval and property maintenance is very bad. They are rude on the phone and in person. When I came to view the apartment. The girl who showed it could not answer one question. The photo I was presented with had a dishwashing machine, but I discovered that there is not one. This family has gotten rich off the backs of normal people. I have lived in Ames all my life and these folks are disgusting money grubbers, along with their lazy employees. Since this is a college town, they feel that they can rip you off and laugh at you. I know many of them on a working level, and I am here to say just sue them at every opportunity. Harassing emails, and entitled attitude. Look at the tax records of these folks they pay very little taxes because they own the local government. I would watch out if you are a townie like me.

DON'T DO IT!!!!! These people are con artists who know how to use ChatGPT. It's clear that's the…read morebusiness model is to dangle a listing just long enough to scoop up fees from multiple applicants, then quietly pull it off market. We are out $80 in application fees and management could not care less. The experience was shady from the start, and the attitude from management was completely dismissive. They hide behind canned, robotic emails that pretend to be polite while basically telling you to get effed. This is indifference, or perhaps disdain, dressed up as business casual. These people aren't just unprofessional; they're predatory. If you're thinking of applying, don't. Save your time, your money, and your patience by not dealing with this hustle. You'd have a better experience with a Craigslist scammer.

Cleaning fees and painting fees are outrageous. No reason to charge over $200. Especially when…read moreapartment was cleaned before move out. Terrible communication overall.

Nice apartments, but they rob you when you leave. I was charged almost $200 for cleaning. I left…read morethat place spotless. The management companies in town have a system in place where they steal part of the deposit as a last-ditch money grab. They all do it, but this place took the most. I've never heard of anyone getting out unscathed. Again, nice apartments, but they are thieves.

These ppl are prejudice racist and unprofessional. This apartment is not worth the way my boyfriend…read morehas been treated. They have ruined his property. The maintenance guy and his dad called me a nigger. This is how they treat ppl!!!

Crappy apartment, dirty, always had ants and roaches - I was on the third floor…read more They didn't communicate my move out date well. They came to my door and told me I was supposed to be out the day before. I called to see what my options were, if I could pay a pro-rate for today and tomorrow, I was accused of "griping" and told "you should have read your lease". Very rude - especially to someone that paid in full on time every month for a year. I was fined $100 and told that they would rip me out the the place at the end of the day and throw my stuff in the dumpster. Called everyone I knew to come help move.

Great location to be close to campus and bar life. Great to be near so many restaurants and close…read moreto connivence stores like Kum & Go and CVS. Easy walk to class - I can get to the furthest point of campus from my apt. in 13 minutes

The previous management company were unfriendly and unhelpful and the current management is pretty…read moremuch the same except friendlier. The have double charged rent on multiple occasions and even lost my check at one point! They over charge on many things including rent, maintenance fees etc. and instead of dealing with the issue they blame you for the problem. Not to mention that rent is way OVERPRICED. Rent went up $40 because they were building 'the resort' and it didn't even open until after we had graduated! They should be spending their money on fixing the current issues with carpeting and utilities instead of wasting their money on tanning beds, etc. I'd much rather have a working oven and shower in my apartment thanks! The maintenance team are relatively friendly and get the jobs done however they never clean up after them. Many times they have made repairs and left a mess, one time leaving white dust and dirt all over our bathroom and on our toothbrushes, etc.! Sometimes they only knock once and don'w wait for anyone to answer the door. Its in a great location but unfortunately thats the only positive and thats the only reason people put up with living there. I've never heard so many people complain in my 2 years living there.

After my Dad moved himself into assisted living, we kept his house for over a year, which was…read morecertainly convenient as a place to stay for me or my brother when we were in town visiting. But after awhile, it just wasn't economical for my Dad to pay utilities, upkeep, and insurance as glorified Air BnB for his adult children. With Dad's agreement, I took the lead in selling the house, while my Sister managed the large task of clearing everything out. As this wasn't the house we grew up in, there was very little emotion involved in letting it go. At the recommendation of the HOA President, I chose Patty Meese of Friedrich Iowa Realty, who my Dad already knew from previous community volunteer work. As my Dad can sometimes be a little tentative, his comfort level with Patty was a big plus. My Sister liked her too. I enjoyed working with Patty, even thought it was only in person at select times, as I live in Northern Nevada. My Sister and Dad helped pick up the slack with Patty and in the end we sold the house at over asking and relatively quickly. I thought she was very attentive and professional within the central scope of selling the house. However, I do think that a hail storm-related roof repair issue involving the HOA could have been managed better, starting with the fact that I was notified at least a full month after the fact. Once the house was listed, the next phase was when a number of chatting neighbors would invite themselves in to the Open Houses and tell any prospective buyers (who would listen) multiple versions of the "true" story. I've never been part of a sale where house showings turned into what seemed like a neighborhood scrum. That resulted in a "few" unnecessary phone calls to knock down the here say. That was on the agents to control the situation in the house at the time. The subsequent HOA feud (Dad shared his emails) regarding the issue and the often poorly executed insurance company coordination was above any agent's pay grade. However, I found that I should have been given better information all around to best advise my Father. In the end, my Dad took it in stride, even though I feel that the check he had to write post closure (and repair completion) was higher than it should have been. The icing on this cake was the HOA President agreeing with my assessment that their Board decision threw my Dad (who was HOA Treasurer for years) under the bus. Would I use Patty again? Absolutely, as she got the house sale done at better than our price. It was a unique externality that turned a part of this process pear shaped. And in hindsight, I should have been more physically present and better prepared and engaged to set (and execute) some of the parameters of the sale.

We honestly can't say enough about our realtor Ro Smith....AMAZING. She was always on top of her…read moregame, answered our questions & if she wasn't sure she found out. Her clients are always her #1 priority. We really clicked with her from the get-go. Not only did we get a great professional experience with her.but we have gained a great friend out of it. We love her and recommend her 150%. You will not be disappointed :)

Their apartments are great but the management is not. Out apartment was spick-and-span with my…read moreroommates & I taking triple the effort to clean every inch of it. Still, everytime the inspection lady came, she had only bad things to say. They charged us a whopping $150 from our security deposit for just a missing bulb and the burner covers! I had no idea they were notorious in charging tenants money over cleaning/maintenance at the end of the stay. In our defense, the patio bulb was already missing when we moved in.

I'm not sure where all of the bad reviews are coming from. I lived with these guys for about 4…read moreyears, and out of all of the rental companies, I've ever had PPM, has been, by-far, the best. If I ever had complaints, they were there to fix them. Twice during my four years, the water went wonky and started backing up from my sink. It was almost always in the middle of the night, though, but I called their emergency line, and they had someone there within a half-hour both times. Both times, the problem was resolved that evening. The repair guys were always friendly, and I ended up with a pretty good rapport with many of them. It's not that things were always breaking - it's that PPM was great about doing regular maintenance and replacing older appliances. The dishwasher detergent "door" stopped latching one day. I submitted an online maintenance request to see if they could fix it. The repair guy came by, looked at it, said my dishwasher a couple years older than some of the other ones in the building, and brought in a new dishwasher and replaced the entire thing that day. While I was living there, we also got a new oven, new toilet, new water heater, new air conditioning unit, and new light fixtures. They keep their apartments current and pretty. Common areas were vacuumed and cleaned on a regular basis. When it snowed or iced, it was shoveled and plowed before noon the next day. The garbage can for the mailboxes was regularly emptied. Despite the laundry being "Free", the laundry machines were always working great, and they even work way better than the "paid" ones I have to now pay for at my new property manager. Turns out I had been overpaying my rent for a couple months. Instead of just pocketing the money, they let me know and told me I could underpay the next upcoming month. Great service. Move-out inspection was pretty uneventful. Keep your own cleaning supplies around. The inspector let me know what things needed a "bit more", and she let me clean it then and there to avoid any fees. I didn't clean the oven, so I was charged three hours for that, but I consider that reasonable for the interior of it. They offer a utility guarantee for some of their apartments too. They have a number what you "should" be paying. If you pay more than that for utilities, they refund you half of the difference. Every year, I submitted for this (you need to submit for it, so keep your paperwork!), and every year they submitted my refund with no problems. It's good to know that they have incentive to make sure heating/electricity/insulation is as perfect as possible. The only downside is that they DID raise the rent every year on lease renewal. As this was happening to my friends renting with other companies, I think it was happening (and is) happening throughout Ames and PPM was just trying to stay competitive. From when I first signed the lease to when I moved out, I was paying about $75 more per month than when I first signed. All that said, if I would have known earlier that I would be staying in the area (silly job search), I would have re-rented with them in a heartbeat. They are, by far, the best landlords I've ever had.