Property Management Case Study

Chicago Property Management Company Scales to 7 Locations

Downtown Chicago, IL | 100+ extensions | 7 locations nationwide

6

Starting Extensions

100+

Extensions Today

7

Locations Nationwide

Under $400

Monthly (All Locations)

The Challenge

$3,000+ Quotes for a 6-Phone System

This Downtown Chicago investment and apartment management company was exploring phone options for their small office. The quotes they received for on-site PBX systems were eye-opening—and not in a good way.

What they were facing:

  • On-site PBX quotes exceeded $3,000 upfront
  • Limited phone hardware options
  • Basic voicemail only—no advanced features
  • No room in budget for large capital expense
  • Needed flexibility as business grew

For a small property management company just getting started, spending $3,000+ on phones before making a single call didn't make sense.

Competitor Quotes
Extensions Needed: 6
On-Site PBX Quotes: $3,000++
Phone Options: Limited selection
Features Included: Basic voicemail only
Scalability: Expensive upgrades
The Solution

Zero Startup Cost, Full-Featured PBX

VoipPlus offered a completely different approach: no upfront investment, phones included, and a flat monthly fee for a full-featured cloud PBX. The decision was easy.

What We Delivered:

  • Zero startup cost—phones provided
  • Full-featured cloud PBX from day one
  • Flat monthly fee with no surprises
  • Dedicated number and IVR per location
  • Mix of leased and customer-owned phones supported
  • Changes fulfilled within minutes, not days
VoipPlus Solution
Startup Cost: $0
Phones: Provided
Features: 50+ included
Contract: Month-to-month
Scaling: Add lines anytime
Support Changes: Within minutes
Growth Story

From 6 Extensions to 100+ Across 7 States

Day One
  • 1 location (Downtown Chicago)
  • 6 extensions
  • Zero startup cost
  • Phones provided
  • Full PBX features from day one
6 Years Later
  • 7 locations across the country
  • 100+ extensions
  • Under $400/month total
  • Each location has own IVR
  • Changes made within minutes
Current Locations
Downtown Chicago, IL (HQ)
DeKalb, IL
Washington, DC
Cleveland, OH
Shreveport, LA
Syracuse, NY
Tuscaloosa, AL
Enterprise Features

Each Location Gets Full PBX Capabilities

Dedicated local phone number
Independent IVR/phone tree
Ring groups for departments
Voicemail to email
Call recording
Extension dialing between locations
Hands-On Support

Changes Made in Minutes, Not Days

Property management is a fast-moving business. Tenants call, leases change, new properties come online. This customer's dedicated contact, Briana, reaches out 2-3 times per week for changes, support, or new extension programming.

The difference with VoipPlus: Those requests are fulfilled within minutes—not hours, not days, not "we'll get back to you." Direct access to support that actually gets things done.

2-3

Support Requests/Week

Minutes

Response Time

6 Years

Partnership
Support in Action

Typical requests handled weekly:

  • Add new extension for new hire
  • Update IVR menu for new property
  • Change ring group membership
  • Set up forwarding for vacation
  • Provision phone for new location

All handled directly—no tickets, no escalation, no waiting.

Cost Analysis

The Math That Made the Decision Easy

On-Site PBX Quote VoipPlus
Upfront Cost $3,000+ $0
Phones Included Limited selection Yes, provided
IVR/Auto-Attendant Extra cost Included
Call Recording Extra cost Included
Adding Locations New hardware each site Just add phones
100+ Extensions Today Would require multiple systems Under $400/month total

"We started with 6 phones and a tight budget. Six years later, we have offices in seven states and over 100 extensions—all managed by VoipPlus for less than $400 a month. When Briana needs a change, it happens in minutes. That kind of support is why we keep growing with them."

Key Takeaways

Why This Partnership Works

Zero Barrier to Start

No $3,000 upfront investment. Phones provided. Start with what you need, grow from there.

Scales With You

6 extensions became 100+. One location became seven. Same provider, same support, same pricing model.

Support That Responds

2-3 requests per week, all handled within minutes. No tickets, no escalation tiers, no waiting.

Growing Business? Need a Phone System That Keeps Up?

Get started with zero upfront cost. Pay only for what you use. Scale when you're ready.

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