Phillip James

Founder & CEO of James-Hawkins — Montgomery, Alabama's top-rated property management company specializing in Section 8. NARPM member. 4.9 stars on Google. The Montgomery Housing Authority's #1 recommended PM. I got into real estate because I saw what Montgomery offered investors that bigger markets couldn't: affordable single-family homes with strong cash flow, government-backed Section 8 rent payments, and multiple demand drivers (Maxwell AFB, Hyundai manufacturing, state government) that keep vacancy near zero. We manage Section 8 and market-rate rentals across the River Region — Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, Wetumpka, and Pike Road. We also help investors acquire properties with full turnkey services: deal sourcing, renovation coordination, tenant placement, and ongoing management. Zero setup fees. Zero maintenance markups. Transparent pricing. I'm active on BP because this community taught me a lot when I was getting started, and I try to give back by sharing what I've learned about: • Section 8 investing (why it's the most underrated strategy in real estate) • The Montgomery, AL market (entry prices, FMR rates, cash flow projections) • Property management from the operator's perspective • Building systems that let you scale without losing quality Always happy to talk shop. DM me or check out our investor resources at james-hawkins.com.