Northern Virginia · Independent brokerage · Property management since 2021

Protecting your legacy.
Building your future.

White-glove property management for families with one to ten doors in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church. We treat your home the way you would — because your tenants eventually move out, but your family’s wealth shouldn’t.

A classic brick rowhome in Arlington at golden hour
A home with a story behind it — and a story ahead.
100%
Owner-operator attention
8%
Flat management fee
0
Hidden fees, ever
<24h
Response time, weekdays
§ IWhy Legacy

Most property managers count doors. We tend to families.

i.

We answer the phone.

There are a lot of slow, comfortable property managers in Northern Virginia. Tenants can’t reach them. Other agents can’t reach them. Owners definitely can’t reach them. We respond within twenty-four hours, every time — and we still pick up when you call.

ii.

Your home is probably your family's biggest asset. We treat it that way.

Most family wealth doesn’t survive probate. A parent passes, the home gets sold, the proceeds get split, everyone takes a few nice vacations, and in six months it’s gone. We’re the third-party fiduciary that keeps the rent flowing and the asset intact — generation to generation. Almost like a trust fund for the property your family already owns.

iii.

Transparent by default.

Pricing on the website. No setup fees. No maintenance markups. No application fees. No inspection fees. The number we quote is the number you pay — every month.

§ IIPricing

No quote forms. No phone tag. Just the number.

Most Northern Virginia property managers hide their fees behind a “contact us” form. We don’t. Here’s exactly what you pay.

Monthly management
8%
of monthly rent collected. No collection, no fee.
· Rent collection, accounting, owner statements
· 24/7 maintenance coordination
· Tenant screening, lease drafting & enforcement
· Quarterly inspections
· Real-time owner dashboard
· Year-end 1099 and tax-ready reporting
Tenant placement
1 month's rent
once
Setup fee
$0
Maintenance markup
none
Vacant property fee
$0
§ IIIWho we serve

We’re built for the families that own one to ten doors.

House keys and mail on a sunlit kitchen counter
Archetype 01

The accidental landlord

You inherited a property, got transferred for work, or married into one. You don’t want to be a landlord — you want someone you trust to handle it the way you would.

A vintage family photo framed on a mantel beside house keys
Archetype 02

The next-generation steward

A parent passed and left you the house. Or your grandparents bought it sixty years ago and your family is the third generation to hold the deed. The rest of the family wants to sell, split the proceeds, and move on — you can see the longer game. You need a manager who keeps the rent flowing while you protect what your family built.

An open passport on a kitchen table in morning light
Archetype 03

The owner abroad

A foreign-service or military posting took you out of the country. We become your eyes, ears, and signature on the ground — and your dashboard never sleeps.

§ IVOwner dashboard · Built in-house

The numbers that actually matter.

Cash on cash. Net operating income. Every dollar in and out, by property and by month. Tax-ready. No spreadsheets to chase down in April.

· Real-time rent ledger and bank reconciliation
· Per-property P&L, year over year
· Maintenance log with photos and invoices
· One-click 1099 and Schedule E export

Built in our own kitchen. Refined every week. Boutique service, modern systems — same hands on every detail.

Owner statement · Q1 2026
3 properties
Net income
$18,420
Cash on cash
7.4%
Occupancy
100%
Property
Rent
Expenses
Net
Clarendon townhome
$3,200
$412
$2,788
Del Ray bungalow
$2,650
$280
$2,370
Old Town condo
$2,100
$315
$1,785
Johnny Mendez, principal broker, Legacy Real Estate Asset Management
Johnny Mendez · Principal broker
Our mission

Helping families preserve — and grow — what they’ve worked their lives to build.

From the founder

My grandfather built homes in Arlington. He taught me that real estate is a slow, patient way to take care of the people who come after you. Property values keep climbing — if you can hold the asset, collect the rent, and keep the family intact through it, you’ve done something most families don’t.

Hand me the keys and I’ll send you a check every month while you decide what comes next.

— Johnny Mendez
Principal broker · Arlington native · in real estate since 2019
§ VIn their words

Johnny has been in Northern Virginia real estate since 2019. Legacy is new — the standard isn’t.

5.0
★★★★★
22 Google reviews

Johnny has been leasing my property in Arlington over the past two years and has done a fantastic job. His ability to keep all of the units occupied is impressive.

Bob Mitchell
Owner · Arlington
Google · 2024

Johnny has been invaluable to my preparing 3 apartments to rent this year. Not only has he been a great source for the repair and maintenance of these properties, but he brought me 3 excellent tenants.

Natalie P.
Multi-property owner · Google · 2024

Johnny manages properties for the families in VA and DC. Very close attention to detail. Shows initiative. Asks questions. A valuable asset to our teams.

Jason Robert Kidwell
Industry peer · Google · 2023

Stuck with us during the whole process. Constantly updating of any changes. Out of the 6 years I've been renting, this year was by far the easiest and less stressful one.

Juan Silva
Tenant · Google · 2024
Begin a conversation

Fifteen minutes. No pitch. Just a conversation.

A short call with Johnny — principal broker. He’ll answer every question, walk through pricing, and tell you honestly whether Legacy is the right fit for your property.