Property Management IT — Houston TX

IT Support for
Property
Management
Companies.
Multi-Location · 24/7 Help Desk · Flat Monthly Rate

Managing properties is your job. Managing IT shouldn't be. Scorpion Technology has been the IT partner for Houston property management companies since 2007 — from single-office operations to portfolios spanning 40+ properties across Texas. One flat monthly rate, no per-incident billing, no surprise invoices.

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2007
Serving Houston PM
40+
Properties supported
24/7
SOC monitoring
Flat Rate
No surprise invoices
What We Handle For PM Companies
  • Property management software support
  • Multi-location network management
  • Remote access for field staff
  • Email security & phishing protection
  • Tenant data & ACH payment security
  • Microsoft 365 & SharePoint setup
  • 24/7 SOC endpoint monitoring
  • Encrypted backup — all locations
  • Help desk for all staff
  • Cybersecurity & FTC Safeguards
  • Quarterly IT review & roadmap
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Multi-Location Support
PM Software Integration
24/7 Monitoring
Tenant Data Security
Flat Monthly Rate
Houston Since 2007
The IT Challenges PM Companies Face

SOUND FAMILIAR? WE FIX ALL OF THESE.

Property management companies have IT problems that generic MSPs don't fully understand. Staff scattered across multiple sites, software that every office depends on, sensitive financial and tenant data — and usually no dedicated IT person who actually knows what's running.

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    IT breaks at a property and nobody knows who to call
    One number. Every site. Your staff calls us directly — no bouncing between property managers trying to figure out if it's an IT issue or a facilities issue.
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    Property management software goes down mid-day
    AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium — when your PM software is slow or inaccessible, your entire operation stops. We make sure the infrastructure it runs on is stable and fast.
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    One IT person who left with all the passwords
    We document everything — all software licenses, hardware inventory, credentials, and network configurations. You always have full visibility and control of your IT environment.
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    Staff clicking on phishing emails and wire fraud attempts
    Property management companies are a top target for wire fraud and BEC attacks — attackers impersonate vendors and redirect ACH payments. Email filtering and staff training are non-negotiable.
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    Portfolio grew past what internal IT can handle
    We've seen it over and over — the in-house IT person who was fine at 10 properties is overwhelmed at 30. We've helped multiple Houston PM companies make that transition without missing a beat.
Property Management Companies We've Supported
11
Banyan Equity Property Management — Texas portfolio. Partnered with us in 2017 when they needed a true IT department without the full-time cost.
30+
VGM Property Management — Texas portfolio. Transitioned to Scorpion in 2017 when their internal IT person departed. Significant improvements in security and infrastructure within months.
40+
FDI Property Management — Texas & Louisiana portfolio. Engaged in 2021. Outgrew their internal IT Director of six years. Scorpion achieved in six months what the previous IT hadn't in six years.

Whether you manage 10 properties or 100, we scale with your portfolio — one flat monthly rate that covers all your locations, all your staff, all your IT needs.

What We Do

MANAGED IT FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Everything your company needs — proactively managed, covered under one flat monthly rate.

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Multi-Location IT Management

Consistent IT policies, monitoring, and support across every office and property site under one agreement. Your staff at every location gets the same responsive support. No site gets left behind when something breaks.

All LocationsCentralizedOne Agreement
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PM Software Integration & Support

We support the infrastructure your property management platform runs on and act as the liaison between your team and your software vendor when issues arise. AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium, and other platforms — we make sure they run fast and reliably.

AppFolioYardiBuildium
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Cybersecurity & Wire Fraud Protection

Property management companies are prime targets for wire fraud, BEC attacks, and ransomware. We protect your email, secure your financial workflows, and train your staff to recognize the social engineering attacks that specifically target PM companies.

BEC ProtectionWire FraudRansomware
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Microsoft 365 & Remote Access

Setup and management of Microsoft 365 including email, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive — configured securely for property management workflows. Secure remote access for field staff, leasing agents, and anyone working across multiple properties.

M365SharePointRemote Access
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Backup & Disaster Recovery

Encrypted, immutable backup of all company data — servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365. Ransomware can't touch your recovery copies. Tested restore procedures so you know exactly how fast you can recover if something goes wrong.

Immutable BackupM365 BackupTested Restore
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Help Desk for All Staff

One number for every employee at every location. Remote fixes within minutes for most issues. On-site when needed. No tickets that sit unanswered for days — property management operations can't afford hours of downtime waiting for IT.

<15min ResponseRemote & On-SiteAll Locations
The Internal IT Question

OUTGROWN YOUR INTERNAL IT? HERE'S THE HONEST COMPARISON.

A lot of property management companies start with one internal IT person. That works — until the portfolio grows, the person leaves, or the cyber threats become more sophisticated than one generalist can handle. Here's how the two options stack up.

Capability
Internal IT
Scorpion MSP
24/7 Monitoring
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✓
SOC / Security Team
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✓
Coverage if person leaves
–
✓
Predictable monthly cost
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✓
IT Roadmap & QBR
–
✓
Multi-location expertise
Varies
✓
Avg annual fully loaded cost
$75K–$100K+
Fraction of that
Free Resource for PM Companies
The IT Buyer's Guide for Property Management Companies

Before you sign an IT contract, make sure you know what to ask. This guide covers the 3 pricing models, 4 ways cheaper IT firms hide their true cost, and 19 critical questions to ask any IT provider before signing.

  • The billing model that puts ALL the risk on you
  • Hidden fees and gotcha clauses to avoid
  • Why "cheaper" IT often costs more in the long run
  • What immutable backups are and why you need them
  • 19 questions to ask before signing any IT contract
Get the Free Guide + IT Assessment →

No sales pitch. No obligation. Just straight answers.

From Houston Property Management Companies

WHAT OUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CLIENTS SAY

Andrea Salazar
★★★★★

It gives us peace of mind knowing our technology is being taken care of so we can focus on our work. Scorpion is always quick to respond and their team truly cares about keeping our properties running without interruption. Having them feels like having our own IT department.

Andrea Salazar
Employee Relations Director — Banyan Equity Management
Banyan Equity Management
Alma Tahuil
AT
★★★★★

Scorpion Technology has been reliable and responsive for our property management needs. Whenever we have an issue, they handle it quickly and professionally. Their team makes technology one less thing we have to worry about across our locations.

Alma Tahuil
Property Manager — Laguna Vista Apartments
Banyan Equity Management
Maria Gonzalez
MG
★★★★★

Irwin always does a FANTASTIC job! Always demonstrates professionalism and excellent customer service. No matter what we throw at them, Scorpion's team handles it with urgency and a smile. Shout out to Scorpion for having the best support team!

Maria Gonzalez
Regional Manager — FDI Management
Why Scorpion Technology

THE IT PARTNER HOUSTON PROPERTY MANAGERS TRUST

  • 01
    We Know Property Management IT
    We're not a generic IT company that happens to have a property management client. We've been the dedicated IT partner for Houston PM companies since 2007. We understand your software, your workflows, your multi-location challenges, and the specific cyber risks your industry faces.
  • 02
    One Flat Rate — All Locations, All Staff
    No per-incident billing, no site-by-site pricing surprises. Your entire team at every location is covered under one predictable monthly rate. When your portfolio grows, we scale with you without renegotiating your contract every time you add a property.
  • 03
    We Own the Problem
    When something goes wrong — internet, phone system, printer, property management software — we own the problem. We're the liaison between your staff and every vendor. You don't chase down ISPs or software companies. We do that for you.
  • 04
    Quarterly IT Reviews & Roadmapping
    Every quarter we meet with you to review security, identify risks, plan hardware refreshes, and align your IT with your portfolio growth plans. Most IT companies just fix tickets. We think about where your company is going and make sure your IT is ready for it.
Scorpion Technology — PM Track Record
2007
Serving Houston property management
40+
Properties in a single client portfolio
3
Named PM client testimonials on this page
24/7
SOC monitoring on every endpoint
FAQ

COMMON QUESTIONS FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES

Can you support AppFolio, Yardi, or Buildium?
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Yes. We support the IT infrastructure your property management software runs on — workstations, networks, remote access, and cloud connectivity. We act as the liaison between your team and your software vendor when issues arise. We work with AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium, and other property management platforms.
How do you support companies with multiple locations?
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We manage IT across multiple offices and property sites from a single managed services agreement — consistent security policies, centralized monitoring, and one support number for all your staff whether they're in the corporate office or working remotely at a property. We've supported PM companies with portfolios from 10 to 40+ properties across Texas.
What cybersecurity does a property management company need?
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Property management companies handle sensitive tenant data, financial records, ACH payment information, and vendor contracts — all high-value targets. At minimum you need MFA on all accounts, email filtering to block phishing and BEC attacks, endpoint protection with behavior-based detection, encrypted backup, and staff security training. Many PM companies also need to meet FTC Safeguards Rule requirements. We implement and document all of these.
Can you work alongside our existing internal IT person?
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Yes — we work well alongside internal IT staff. In many PM companies, an internal person handles day-to-day requests while we provide the security stack, monitoring, documentation, and strategic guidance that a single person can't cover alone. We've also helped several clients transition from internal IT to fully outsourced managed services as their portfolio grew.
What does managed IT cost for a property management company?
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Managed IT is priced per user per month and includes unlimited help desk support, 24/7 monitoring, security tools, and backup — no per-incident billing. The cost is almost always significantly less than the fully loaded cost of a dedicated internal IT person, and gives you a deeper bench of expertise. We're happy to put together a specific quote based on your team size and locations.
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IT THAT GROWS WITH YOUR PORTFOLIO. FLAT RATE. NO SURPRISES.

Multi-location support PM software integration Wire fraud protection 24/7 SOC monitoring Houston PM since 2007
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IT Support for Property Management Companies — Houston TX

Scorpion Technology provides managed IT support for property management companies throughout Houston TX and across Texas. We've been the dedicated IT partner for Houston property management companies since 2007 — from single-office operations to multi-location portfolios spanning 40+ properties. Our managed IT plans cover all locations, all staff, and all IT needs under one flat monthly rate with no per-incident billing.

We specialize in property management software support (AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium), multi-location network management, Microsoft 365 and remote access configuration, wire fraud and BEC email protection, cybersecurity and FTC Safeguards compliance, immutable backup and disaster recovery, and responsive help desk support for property management staff at every level.

Property management companies face specific IT challenges — scattered staff, sensitive tenant and financial data, wire fraud exposure, and portfolios that outgrow internal IT capacity. We've helped companies transition from internal IT to managed services without disruption, and we scale with your portfolio as it grows.

Service Areas: Houston TX · Spring TX · The Woodlands TX · Katy TX · Sugar Land TX · Cypress TX · Greater Houston Metro · Texas statewide for multi-location portfolios