Twin Cities residential property management
Partnering Our Experience With Your Investment Since 2004

Your Properties Protected.
Your Returns Maximized.

Guardian Property Management brings 20+ years of Twin Cities expertise to over 1,100 units — delivering the reliable leasing, maintenance, and financial oversight your investment deserves.

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20+
Years of Experience
1,100+
Units Under Management
250+
Property Owners Served

Award-Winning Excellence

A Track Record That Speaks for Itself

A+
BBB Rating

Commitment to ethical, transparent business practices

4.5★
Google Rating

Nearly 600 verified reviews from owners and residents

Gold
Star Tribune Award

Readers' Choice Gold winner in Property Management 2023 & 2024

250+
Property Owners

Grown from 30 to 250+ owners since 2004

1,100+
Units Managed

Deep portfolio expertise across the Twin Cities metro

Complete Management Solutions

Everything Your Investment Needs

From leasing to large-scale contracting — every aspect of your property is handled by trained specialists, not generalists.

Resident Screening & Leasing

In-house licensed agents conduct thorough screening and begin marketing 60+ days before lease termination to eliminate vacancy gaps.

Rent Collection & Resident Management

A dedicated collection agent handles digital payments, lease enforcement, and resident communications — keeping your income on schedule.

Lease Renewals & Move Processing

No charge for renewals. Full resident lifecycle management including walk-throughs, move-outs, and security deposit handling.

24/7 Repair & Maintenance

In-house technicians and trusted vendors on call around the clock — tenant emergencies handled fast, protecting your asset.

General Contracting Services

Licensed in-house general contractors manage capital improvements, large-scale repairs, and complete project supervision.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Transparent, accurate financial reporting delivered by experienced professionals — always know exactly how your investment performs.

Preventative & Seasonal Maintenance

Proactive plans including snow removal, lawn care, and vacant building caretaking — protecting your asset's value every season.

HOA & Multi-Property Management

Experienced working with homeowner associations and diverse portfolios across the Twin Cities metro at any scale.

Property management services
Rental property management
Jennifer Olson Spadine, CEO

Our Story

Built on Performance,
Driven by Trust

Guardian Property Management was founded on a simple conviction: property owners deserve a management partner as invested in their success as they are. When CEO Jennifer Olson Spadine acquired Guardian in 2004, the firm managed 127 units for 30 owners with a team of four. Today, Guardian manages over 1,100 units for more than 250 property owners with a staff of 28 dedicated professionals.

Our leadership team combines deep real estate expertise with rigorous financial discipline. Jennifer's career in property management spans over three decades, earning her recognition in the Mpls/St Paul Business Journal's Women in Business awards in 2023. President and CFO Al Spadine brings 27 years of corporate banking experience — including senior roles at Wells Fargo and an MBA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.

Every member of our team is a trained specialist. This functional model means every aspect of your property gets expert attention — not a generalist wearing too many hats.

Star Tribune Readers' Choice Gold Winner 2023 & 2024
Star Tribune Readers' Choice Silver Winner 2021 & 2022
Named Among 100 Best Companies to Work For — Minnesota Business Journal 2017 & 2018
Honored with Women in Business — Mpls St Paul Business Journal 2023

Our Good — Better — Best Philosophy

✓
Good

Core property management fundamentals — leasing, rent collection, and maintenance coordination for straightforward portfolios.

★
Better

Enhanced services including proactive maintenance planning, detailed reporting, and dedicated resident relations management.

★★
Best

Full-spectrum management with general contracting, capital improvements, HOA coordination, and comprehensive financial oversight.

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How It Works

Our Proven Management Process

Every property we manage follows a disciplined, expert-driven process refined over 20+ years and 1,100+ units.

1

Property Evaluation & Onboarding

We assess your property and build a management strategy aligned with your investment goals.

2

Strategic Leasing & Resident Screening

Licensed agents market 60+ days before vacancy and screen for the right residents to minimize turnover.

3

Proactive Resident Management

Dedicated team maintains clear communication, documentation, and compliance throughout every tenancy.

4

Maintenance & Capital Improvements

In-house technicians, 24/7 emergency response, and licensed general contractors protect your property's long-term value.

5

Transparent Financial Reporting

Accurate monthly accounting and performance reporting — always a clear picture of your investment's health.

Why Guardian

Eight Reasons Owners Choose Us

🛡️

20+ Years of Twin Cities Expertise

Since 2004, every process refined around one goal: protecting your investment and maximizing returns.

🏢

1,100+ Units Under Management

Our scale means deep market knowledge and negotiating power individual landlords simply can't replicate.

🎯

"Good – Better – Best" Service Tiers

Right-sized service for your portfolio — a strategy tailored to your investment goals, not one-size-fits-all.

✅

In-House Licensed Leasing Agents

Fully trained in Fair Housing regulations with in-depth neighborhood market knowledge to fill units right.

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24/7 Emergency Repair & Maintenance

On-call technicians protect your asset and residents regardless of when an issue arises.

🔨

Licensed General Contractors On Staff

Capital improvements and complex repairs handled end-to-end — no vetting contractors on your own.

📊

Dedicated Rent Collection & Accounting

Digital payments, proven record-keeping, and consistent cash flow with crystal-clear reporting.

🏆

Award-Winning Reputation

Star Tribune Gold winner, A+ BBB rating, 4.5-star Google rating — our track record speaks louder than promises.

Service Coverage

Serving the Greater Twin Cities Metro

Minneapolis St. Paul Bloomington Edina Eden Prairie Plymouth Maple Grove Eagan Woodbury Roseville Shoreview Fridley New Brighton Oakdale Richfield Inver Grove Heights Albertville Monticello St. Cloud + Many More

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We manage a wide range of residential investment properties across the Twin Cities, including single-family homes, townhomes, condos, duplexes, triplexes, 4-plexes, and multi-unit apartment buildings.

We serve property owners throughout the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area, with a strong presence in communities including Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eagan, Woodbury, Roseville, Shoreview, and many more.

Our in-house licensed leasing agents apply a proven, in-depth screening process designed to identify the best-fit residents for your property. Every agent is fully trained in Fair Housing regulations and brings deep knowledge of local rental markets.

It means resident emergencies are handled around the clock by our in-house maintenance technicians or trusted vendor partners — protecting your property from damage and your residents' quality of life, regardless of when an issue arises.

We have a dedicated in-house collection agent who manages rent collection using digital and credit card payment options, along with proven accounting and record-keeping systems that keep your income consistent and fully documented.

It's our approach to delivering tiered, right-sized service to each property owner. Rather than applying a single formula to every portfolio, we work with you to identify the service level that best matches your investment goals and property needs.

Yes. Our in-house leasing agents are licensed and Fair Housing trained, and our general contractors are licensed professionals — giving you the assurance that every function of your property management is handled by qualified experts.

Simply reach out by phone at 651-287-2011 or email us at info@guardianprop.com to schedule a free consultation. We'll assess your property and outline a management approach tailored to your portfolio.

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Let's Protect Your
Investment Together.

Join 250+ property owners who trust Guardian to manage over 1,100 units across the Twin Cities. Start with a free, no-obligation consultation.

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Phone

651-287-2011

Email

info@guardianprop.com

Address

3001 Broadway St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413

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