The Process
How Apex Works With Property Owners
We've set up dozens of properties across the country. The process has gotten pretty streamlined. Here's an honest walk-through of what happens from first contact through your first revenue payment.
Initial Conversation
Most owners reach us by phone or through our contact form. You'll speak directly with Aaron or Levi — not a sales rep or call center.
We ask some basic questions: location, number of spaces, current situation, and what you're hoping to accomplish. We'll tell you honestly at this stage if a property is likely to work well with our model — and if it's not, we won't waste your time.
Site Visit & Revenue Assessment
If the initial conversation is promising, we visit the property. We walk the lot, look at the surrounding area, and check access points for camera placement.
We put together a revenue projection based on comparable properties we manage in similar markets. This isn't a made-up number — it's grounded in real transaction data from our existing portfolio. We present a proposed revenue-share arrangement that accounts for our investment. If the numbers make sense for both sides, we move to contracting.
Management Agreement
Our agreement is written plainly. It covers: the revenue split and how it's calculated, what we're responsible for, what you remain responsible for, the reporting process, and exit terms for either party.
We recommend having your attorney review it before signing. We're not in a hurry, and we'd rather you feel comfortable than rushed.
Installation & Setup
Our operations team coordinates the installation — LPR cameras from City Parking Authority LLC, signage, pay stations, and any agreed lot improvements. We handle permits for any installation work.
You'll receive login credentials for your owner dashboard during this phase so you can see the property even before we officially open for business. Most installations take one to two weeks.
Going Live
We do a soft launch with reduced pricing initially to build transaction volume and work out operational kinks. This typically lasts two to three weeks.
Once fully operational, our pricing system adjusts rates based on demand, time of day, and local events — so the lot is always priced appropriately. Neither driving parkers away nor leaving money on the table.
Monthly Payments & Ongoing Management
Revenue payments go out monthly with a detailed statement showing gross revenue, our operating costs, and the net amount to you. You can verify everything against your dashboard data at any time.
On an ongoing basis, we handle all maintenance, staffing, enforcement, customer service, and reporting. Your day-to-day involvement should be essentially zero.
What the First Few Months Look Like
We want to set realistic expectations here, because we've seen property owners get over-promised by other companies and then disappointed when reality doesn't match the pitch.
Month 1: Installation and soft launch. Revenue is typically lower during this period. We're building awareness that the lot is operational and working through initial details.
Months 2–3: Volume typically picks up significantly as regular parkers establish habits and pricing finds its natural level. Most properties reach stable operations in this window.
Month 4 onward: Stable operations with consistent monthly revenue. At this point we have enough data to make informed decisions about rate adjustments, enforcement policies, and other optimizations.
There are properties that outperform expectations from the start, and some that take longer to stabilize. We'll keep you informed either way with our honest read on what's happening and why.
Ready to Get Started?
The first step is just a conversation. Tell us about your property and we'll give you a straight answer on whether it's a good fit.