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About Us

SMR Management, specializes in providing quality property management services for both affordable multi-family apartments and market-rate communities. Our mission is to create comfortable, well-maintained homes for residents while delivering reliable, transparent management solutions for property owners. We take pride in ensuring the best possible experience for renters by offering responsive service, safe and welcoming communities, and thoughtfully managed properties. For owners, we focus on maximizing value through efficient operations, proactive maintenance, and strong tenant relationships. With a commitment to professionalism and care, we strive to make every property a place people are proud to call home.

Our Story

For 50 years, SMR Management has been proudly serving private owners, non-profit housing organizations, and state and federal agencies with trusted property management solutions. With more than 70 properties under management across rural Minnesota, our portfolio includes a wide range of housing programs such as HUD-financed properties, USDA Section 515, Section 42, HOME, RRDL, HUD Public Housing, and Market Rate projects.

Our highly trained team brings decades of expertise, with many senior staff members offering over 25 years of hands-on experience in the industry. SMR Management, understands that our greatest responsibility is balancing the needs of both residents and owners. By maintaining strong occupancy rates, carefully managing expenses, and prioritizing resident satisfaction, we ensure long-term project success and profitability for our partners.

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Staffing

SMR Management greatest’s strength lie in the experience and dedication of our staff. Led by President Joleen Pfau, who brings over 40 years of expertise in government-assisted and market-rate housing management, our leadership team holds some of the industry’s highest certifications and designations, along with active involvement in state and national housing associations. Founder and developer Dean Doyscher established SMR in 1976, backed by a master’s degree in Urban Development and decades of real estate and housing policy experience.

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“Trusted property management that delivers quality homes for residents and lasting success for owners.”