Biggs Property Management

What Biggs Property Management does

Biggs Property Management (BPM) is a privately held, family-owned property management firm headquartered in Decatur, Indiana, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of residential developer Ideal Suburban Homes. Founded by Ralph Biggs in 1949 and formalized as BPM in 1970, the company specializes in multifamily housing management across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, with a particular focus on small rural communities. Its service portfolio covers conventional rental housing as well as properties operating under USDA Rural Development Section 515, HUD Section 8, LIHTC Section 42, and HOME programs — including properties that simultaneously operate under multiple federal subsidy frameworks.

BPM's core offering is a bundled property management service spanning accounting (budgeting, audits, financial statements, bank reconciliation), marketing (fair housing marketing plans, resident surveys, market assessments), compliance (Section 504/ADA, Fair Housing, TRACS/EIV coordination, LIHTC recertifications), maintenance (OSHA compliance, building systems, vendor management), and general management. An online rental application system supports leasing workflows. The company employs 11-50 staff, including compliance specialists with STAR certification and long-tenured operational leadership under President/CEO Kevan Biggs (Ralph's son) and Director of Properties Cynthia Snider.

BPM generates revenue through fee-based property management contracts with third-party rental property owners and management of the parent company's portfolio. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company operates without disclosed outside funding, M&A activity, or public market presence, and has no disclosed AI/ML, SaaS platform, or proprietary technology stack beyond a standard website and online application portal hosted via the Streamroll partner network.

Name

Biggs Property Management

Legal name

Biggs Property Management

Website

https://rentbiggs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biggs Property Management is a family-owned, Indiana-based multifamily property management firm specializing in conventional and federally subsidized affordable housing (HUD Section 8, USDA Section 515, LIHTC Section 42) across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, serving third-party rental property owners on a fee management basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multifamily Property Management Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA), Residential Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAA)

Keywords

• Multifamily property management
• Affordable housing management
• Apartment management services
• Rental property management
• Government-subsidized housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Management Services: Biggs Property Management provides comprehensive property management services to property owners including accounting, marketing, compliance, maintenance, and overall management. The company operates on a fee management basis where professional staff manage similar rental properties for owners in exchange for management fees.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Biggs Property Management is a fee-based managing agent that provides comprehensive property management services for multifamily housing across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Services include accounting, marketing, compliance, maintenance, and overall asset management, with specialized expertise in government-subsidized housing programs (USDA Rural Development Section 515, HUD Section 8, and LIHTC Section 42). The company also offers fee management services to third-party rental property owners.

Product overview

Biggs Property Management (BPM) is a property management company that offers a unified suite of services for multifamily housing management. The core offering is Property Management Services, which encompasses five interconnected modules: Accounting Services, Marketing Services, Compliance Services, Maintenance Services, and general Management Services. These are complemented by specialized housing program management for Conventional, Rural Development (Section 515), HUD (Section 8), and Tax Credit (Section 42) properties. Additional offerings include an Online Rental Application system and Fee Management Services for third-party property owners. The company serves properties throughout Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, specializing in small rural communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Management Services Comprehensive property management services for multifamily housing including finance, accounting, management, marketing, and maintenance with cost-saving results and higher occupancy returns. Tailored to individual client needs to maximize the value of real estate assets and meet specific investment goals.
• Accounting Services Financial management including annual budget preparation, certified audits, cash management, monthly financial statements, bank reconciliation, and profit/loss analysis for managed multifamily properties.
• Marketing Services Comprehensive marketing including annual resident satisfaction surveys, marketing plans, public relations, affirmative fair housing marketing plans, and market assessments for managed multifamily properties.
• Compliance Services Specialized compliance services for Section 504/ADA, Fair Housing, Tax Credit, and HUD/RD audit processing and review for managed affordable housing properties.
• Maintenance Services Engineering and technical maintenance to prolong building and equipment life, enhance property appearance, and provide secure maintenance-free living, including employee training, OSHA compliance, and performance monitoring.
• Fee Management Services Professional fee management services available to owners of similar rental properties, providing investment protection and real estate success through effective counsel and management.
• Conventional Housing Management Management of conventional multifamily housing properties operating under standard rental arrangements, primarily in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
• Rural Development (Section 515) Housing Management Property management specializing in USDA Rural Development Section 515 housing programs for multifamily rental properties in rural areas.
• HUD (Section 8) Housing Management Property management for HUD Section 8 subsidized housing properties including TRACS compliance and EIV (Enterprise Income Verification) coordination.
• Tax Credit (Section 42) Housing Management Specialized management for Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Section 42 properties, ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Online Rental Application Online application system for affordable housing communities with downloadable PDF applications for conventional and lease purchase options, accessible via the company's website.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Boys & Girls Club of AmericaminorOthersCommunity involvement partnership where Biggs Property Management supports the Boys & Girls Club through sponsorship, board participation, and employee fundraising activities. Founder Ralph Biggs championed the organization in Decatur, Indiana in the early 1990s. His son Kevan Biggs was elected Board President in 2004. Many employees are active in fundraising events.
• StreamrollminorOthersBiggs Property Management is part of the Streamroll network of sites. Their website is hosted and operated within the Streamroll partner network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Michaels Organization: National developer and manager of affordable, workforce, and student housing. Comparable to Biggs in LIHTC/Section 8 expertise, but operates at significantly larger scale and vertical integration.
• WinnCompanies: One of the largest affordable and mixed-income housing managers in the U.S., operating across multiple states. Comparable to Biggs in serving LIHTC, Section 8, and HUD programs, but at far greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Wallick Communities: Ohio-based affordable and senior housing developer/manager. Comparable to Biggs in multifamily affordable housing management and Midwest focus, including LIHTC and HUD programs.
• Pedcor Companies: Indiana-based multifamily developer and manager specializing in LIHTC and affordable housing. Directly comparable to Biggs in rural Indiana focus and program mix.
• The NRP Group: Affordable and market-rate multifamily developer and manager with strong presence in the Midwest. Overlap with Biggs in LIHTC and HUD-managed properties, particularly in Ohio and surrounding states.
• Gene B. Glick Company: Midwest-based multifamily manager operating conventional and affordable housing portfolios in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan - direct geographic overlap with Biggs and similar LIHTC/Section 8 service mix.
• The Heritage Group (related: Conifer Management): Multifamily and affordable housing manager with strong presence in Indiana and the Midwest. Directly comparable in portfolio mix (LIHTC, Section 8, conventional) and customer base.

Regional players

• Dominion Properties: Regional multifamily and affordable housing manager focused on the Midwest. Comparable to Biggs in deal size, customer profile, and program specialization.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity Property Management (related: local Habitat affiliates): Affordable housing providers operating LIHTC and HOME-funded rental properties. Comparable in serving low-income renters in small/mid-size communities, similar to Biggs's rural niche.

Others

• BDP Holdings (Boys & Girls Club-adjacent nonprofits managing housing): Similar small/mid-sized third-party property managers acting on behalf of mission-driven owners of affordable housing. Useful comparable for assessing fee-management economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/biggsPM
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/BIGGS-PROPERTY-MANAGEMENT/233697039894
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biggs-property-management

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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