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Black Hills Property Management Built by Investors.
Bound by Honor.
Nathan Derksen
Black Hills Property Management Built by Investors.
Bound by Honor.
If you own rental property in the Black Hills, you already know the truth: good property management is hard to find.
In 2017, Nathan Derksen built the company he couldn’t find for his own portfolio—a property management partner that actually thinks and acts like an investor.
Not a call center.
Not a middleman.
Not a stack of fine print.
We don’t just sell property management.
We consume it.
Is a Verb
Honor
Most property management companies lead with profit. We lead with Honor First, Profit
Second.
To us, honor isn’t a slogan. It’s a decision you make every day. It’s simple and binary: an action
is either right or wrong.
We’re guided by Biblical principles and an old-school code of integrity—do what’s right, even
when it costs you.
If we make a mistake, we don’t hide behind contracts or jargon. We make it right in a way that benefits you.
Then we fix the process so it doesn’t happen again.
We would rather lose money than lose our integrity.
That’s not marketing. That’s how we operate.
Grateful, for what we have.
Eager, to move toward the future.
Proud, (not prideful) of who we are.
Servant, attitude towards our coworkers and company.
Better then we were yesterday.
The Vertical Advantage: We Removed the Middlemen
Most property management companies rely on third-party vendors.
That means delays, inconsistent quality, and finger-pointing.
We decided to control the variables.
Cleaning
We operate one of the largest dedicated cleaning departments in the Black Hills.
Not because it sounds impressive—but because vacation rentals and long-term properties can’t afford missed turns or inconsistent standards.
Maintenance & Construction
From small repairs to full remodels and ground-up builds, our in-house maintenance and construction teams handle it.
Fast. Done right. With an investor’s eye on ROI.
We don’t “call a guy.”
We are the guy.
Investor Insight
We’re active real estate investors. We understand cap rates, long-term appreciation, and asset protection.
We know when to say no to protect your bottom line—and when to say yes to protect
the property itself.
We only manage properties we would be willing to live in ourselves. That’s how we bridge the gap between owner profits and tenant dignity.
Built in the Black Hills.
Built for the Black Hills.
This company started because Nathan needed someone to manage his own rentals—and couldn’t find a firm that treated properties like true investments.
What began as necessity has grown into a vertically integrated property management company serving owners across the Black Hills region. We’re not flashy.
We’re not corporate. We’re the “millionaire next door” type—grounded, straightforward, and serious about performance.
Behind our mountain logo is a German Shepherd named Bear—Nathan’s late companion—who stood for loyalty, grit, and protection. That’s the standard we built this company on.
Who We Work Best With
We’re not for everyone. And that’s alright.
If you’re business-minded, laid-back, and serious about performance, we’ll get along just fine.
Think long-term
Value relationships over transactions
Want their rental property on autopilot
Appreciate straight answers and zero corporate fluff
The Balance: Time, Money, and Peace
Every rental property owner is juggling three things:
Time, Money, Peace of Mind.
Change one, and the other two shift.
Our job is to manage that triangle for you.
Long-term rental property management
Short-term and vacation rental management
In-house cleaning and turnover services
Maintenance and full-scale construction
Investor-focused portfolio growth strategy
No Buzzwords. No Corporate Games. Just Results.
We’re not here to disrupt the universe.
We’re here to do one of the oldest jobs in the world - managing the places people live - and do it better than anyone else in the Black Hills.
Honor First.
Profit Second.
Every time.
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Time: We save you time by meeting at times when it’s convenient for you, using electronic signatures, applications and rent payments online all so you can do it on your own time and not during “business” hours.
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Stress/Peace: When you rent from us we promise fast repairs, fast responses, and to never make you dread calling us.
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Money: We do our research and you won’t overpay for any of our properties. We waive one late fee each year and take as few deductions out of your deposit as possible.
Time: Get Your Life Back
We handle the tenant calls, late-night maintenance issues, leasing, inspections, cleaning coordination, and repairs. You stop reacting. You start living.
Money: Data-Driven Performance
We use real market data to set rental rates, reduce vacancy, and protect long-term asset value.
Because of our scale in the Black Hills, we lower maintenance costs and control quality in ways small operators simply can’t.
Peace: True Autopilot
You get a clear owner portal, straightforward reporting, and a team that treats your property like it’s our own. Check in when you want. Otherwise, live your life knowing your investment is protected.
That’s what real estate was supposed to feel like.
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Ready to Put Your Investment on Autopilot?
If you’re looking for professional property management in the Black Hills that treats your rental
like a real investment - not just a unit number - let’s talk. Schedule a meeting with our team and see what an honor-bound partnership looks like.