KENTUCKY Property Management

Top Rated Property Management in Kentucky

Find better tenants faster, automate rent collection, and handle repairs.
Trusted by 309 owners and property managers in Kentucky.

Hemlane’s success in Kentucky

$64k

Returned to Kentucky managers including the late fees.

Property-Manager Pain · Solved

25 vs. 436

average days to place a tenant on Hemlane vs. the Kentucky market.

Property-Manager Pain · Solved

26

Kentucky delinquencies handled through Eviction Shield saving over +$1k per a case.

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Built for every type of rental property in Kentucky

All of the control, none of the chaos.

More time back. Less admin. We handle the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

Four headaches every Kentucky operator knows. Here’s how Hemlane closes them.

01

Other softwares charge additional transaction fees.

Most platforms charge per ACH payment that add up to tens of thousands a year on a 50-door portfolio. Those fees are yours.

How Hemlane fixes it

100% of late fees back to you, $0 ACH fee.

Hemlane returns 100% of late fees and other tenant-paid fees to the property manager. ACH rent collection is $0 fee. The number on the lease is the number that lands in your account.

Monthly rent

$2,400

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Balance due

Due on the 1st of every month

Autopay

$2,400

How Hemlane fixes it

24/7 repair coordination and management services

Get a dedicated rental assistant who takes maintenance calls, troubleshoots issues, schedules vendors, and reports back. You stop taking 2 AM calls.

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02

2 AM repair calls force you to hire a team you do not want.

Tenants don’t call about repairs during business hours. The 2 AM water heater call is real and so is the cost of dealing with it alone. Our repair coordination team picks up, troubleshoots, and dispatches so you don’t have to.

03

You are running five tools that do not talk to each other.

Five tools. Five logins. Five places where data goes missing. Most operators run their portfolio across platforms that don’t talk to each other. Hemlane replaces all of it with one login, one team in one platform.

How Hemlane fixes it

One product, one login, one team.

Leasing, screening, listings, rent collection, maintenance coordination, delinquency tracking, and eviction support all live inside one Hemlane account, with one login, one team, and one set of state-specific workflows.

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How Hemlane fixes it

Eviction Shield runs the Kentucky process for you.

Eviction Shield serves late-fee notices, reviews lease compliance, and kicks off the mediation process and resolves 98% of Kentucky cases before they ever reach a courtroom

Open requests

27

Closed requests

3

Past due rent

$22,405

04

One bad eviction can erase a year of rent.

In Kentucky, a contested eviction can run 4–6 months and cost $5,000–$15,000 per door. Eviction Shield handles delinquency management and pre-mediation resolving 98% of cases before they ever reach a courtroom.

Kentucky rental market snapshot

Where Kentucky rental market sits today, and where Hemlane operators run ahead of it.

Days to place: Hemlane Kentucky vs. Kentucky market

25 vs 436

Median rent (statewide)

$995 / mo

YoY rent growth

-15.5%

Total Kentucky rental units

707

Multifamily rentals (5+ units)

164

Single-family rentals

342

Maintenance requests completed in Kentucky

507

Top populated cities by demand

Louisville · Lexington · Covington · Frankfort · Nicholasville · Shelbyville · Florence · Newport · Independence · Richmond

Top investor cities

Louisville · Lexington · Covington · Florence · Nicholasville · Richmond · Shelbyville · Union · Newport · Mount Sterling

Long-term rentals, under control.

Whether you’re an owner, property manager, real estate agent, or brokerage, Hemlane provides a professional and stress-free way to manage your rentals, use AI and real human support.

Zach S.

“Their team is consistently responsive—whether it’s handling tenant maintenance requests or assisting us directly, they move fast and communicate clearly. What really sets Hemlane apart is the tech.”

Zach S., Owner

Braddock Investment Group

Carla A.

“Hemlane has consistently demonstrated exceptional customer service, prompt responsiveness, and efficient issue resolution, making them a standout choice for property management.”

Carla A., Owner

Hemlane

Hemlane’s Kentucky footprint

All of the control, none of the chaos.

322

Kentucky rentals on Hemlane

10

licensed Kentucky agents in our network

52

Kentucky cities covered across major metros

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Featured Cities

Property management across Kentucky top markets

Hemlane has active rentals and licensed agents in Kentucky’s largest rental markets. Click any city to see local listings, agents, and rental laws.

Looking for a smaller market?

Louisville

Louisville

154

rentals

4

agents

$995 / mo

median

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Lexington

Lexington

34

rentals

3

agents

$675 / mo

median

View Lexington
Covington

Covington

28

rentals

3

agents

$1,100 / mo

median

View Covington
Frankfort

Frankfort

10

rentals

2

agents

$500 / mo

median

View Frankfort
Nicholasville

Nicholasville

9

rentals

2

agents

$713 / mo

median

View Nicholasville
Shelbyville

Shelbyville

8

rentals

-

agents

$1,050 / mo

median

View Shelbyville
Florence

Florence

5

rentals

3

agents

$1,280 / mo

median

View Florence
Independence

Independence

2

rentals

2

agents

$1,653 / mo

median

View Independence
Mount Sterling

Mount Sterling

2

rentals

1

agents

$500 / mo

median

View Mount Sterling

Full Directory

All Kentucky cities Hemlane covers

Looking for a smaller Kentucky city? Hemlane operates across 52 Kentucky cities. Browse the full list grouped by metro area.

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Kentucky Agents

Kentucky leasing agents in the Hemlane network

10 licensed Kentucky agents serve operators across 52 Kentucky cities. Each agent holds an active Kentucky Department of Real Estate license, has been vetted by Hemlane, and handles the in-person work that the software cannot: showings, in-unit inspections, key handoffs, and local-court coordination.

Carl Kappes

KY #212882

Fort Mitchell

2020+ years experience

Carl believes that every day in this business is a new chance to study our ever changing market and ascertain the best way to assist clients through what has become a challenging marketplace. He prides himself on honest, open yet prompt communication while still exploring every avenue to achieve the best possible terms, conditions and outcome for my clients. Carl has achieved many awards on the company and regional level, as well as being a top 50 finalist for REALTOR Magazine’s 30 Under 30 which recognizes the country’s best agents under 30 years old. He has been able to develop his skills through experience, and combine the marketing skills and sales experience to provide his clients with the best possible outcomes while still educating them about the process they are enduring. Carl is eager to help you achieve your real estate dreams. Carl Kappes is a licensed Realtor in the state of Kentucky and Ohio. Designations: ABR, e-Pro, CNE

Carl Kappes

Amy Alwell

KY #75911

Florence

2020+ years experience

I am a licensed realtor in Kentucky. I specialize in residential real estate sales. I can also assist in staging. My main goal as your realtor is to provide you with a stress free and smooth process that exceeds my clients expectations. My reputation is based on professionalism, being detail oriented, strong negotiating and communicating skills, and providing service that goes above and beyond clients expectations. My business is primarily based on referrals and word of mouth from previous clients that have had positive experiences working with me. I have unparalleled industry knowledge, experience, and local expertise. I am the Florence and surrounding area real estate expert you've been looking for. My commitment to serving my clients is what sets me apart as a real estate agent, I never assume anything and always put your needs first. My clients have highly recommended me and have described me as knowledgeable, honest, accommodating, and helpful.

Amy Alwell

Calvin Bell

KY #215499

Cincinnati

2008+ years experience

I'm a licensed Property Manager, General Contractor and Realtor. I opened our family business in 1998. If you check Google, you will see that I am the top-rated Property Manager in Northern Kentucky with dozens of reviews. I provide exceptional service for professional, responsible landlords. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Since 1998, our family owned business has specialized in managing properties for local and distant landlords and investors. Currently we manage local rental properties for owners that reside in several states and overseas; many of them for more than ten years. Bell Property Management has a proven track record working as the boots on the ground for distant property owners with local rental properties as well as local landlords in the Northern Kentucky Area. Bell Property Management is actively managed by Calvin Bell, a state licensed Property Manager, Real Estate Agent, and General Contractor with a BBA in Management from the University of Kentucky. Our experience in the local rental market helps investors develop a management plan to improve rental units, increase cash flow and maximize their return on investment. Initial consultation, rental value estimate and property inspection is typically provided at no cost to our prospective customers. We don't charge on-boarding fees for new customer set up and we allow our customers to choose whomever they like for property repairs.

Calvin Bell

Kodi Eye

KY # 284938

Louisville

2016+ years experience

I specialize in managing and optimizing residential real estate assets, helping property owners turn their investments into consistent, scalable income streams. My role in property management covers the full lifecycle of a rental property, including tenant placement, screening, lease execution, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and ongoing communication. I focus on protecting the condition of each property while minimizing vacancies and ensuring operations run efficiently. By handling day-to-day responsibilities, I allow owners to stay hands-off while still maximizing performance. I also work closely with property owners to improve asset value over time, identifying opportunities to increase rent, reduce expenses, and implement systems that streamline operations. From handling maintenance issues to coordinating vendors and enforcing lease terms, I ensure that each property is managed with a high level of professionalism and accountability. In addition to property management, I assist clients in buying, selling, and analyzing real estate investments. I provide market insights, comparative market analyses, and strategic guidance to help clients make informed decisions. Whether it’s acquiring new properties, repositioning existing ones, or preparing assets for sale, I take a results-driven approach focused on long-term growth. My goal is to combine hands-on management with strategic planning, helping clients build wealth through real estate while reducing the stress and complexity that often comes with ownership.

Kodi Eye

Local Agents For Your State

Kentucky-specific questions, answered.

Common operator questions about running rentals on Hemlane. Each answer ties back to the state-specific workflow Hemlane runs.

You do not need a license to manage your own rental properties through Hemlane. If you manage rentals on behalf of others for compensation, your state may require a real estate broker’s license. Hemlane’s local agents are licensed professionals, so owners using the Agents service are always working with a licensed local expert.

Most states strongly recommend or require written lease agreements for all rental terms. Hemlane provides state-specific lease templates that include required disclosures and legally recognized terms which are ready to send with eSign in minutes.

Hemlane automates rent collection from end to end. Tenants pay online, and funds are deposited directly to the owner and not held in a third-party account. 100% of the rent goes directly to you. Automated reminders and late fee notices reduce manual follow-up so you get paid on time without chasing tenants.

Hemlane lets you configure automated late fees that align with your state’s legal limits. The platform sends automated reminders before rent is due and late notices after. Once the process is set-up, it runs without you having to make a single call.