I recently was hired on as an on-site apt manager for a 16 unit building.
Asked less than a minute ago - Seattle, WA

I will not get any $ for my work only a discount off my rent. Should we do some sort of paperwork. Also when I do my taxes do I file for this? I have included the add that I was hired on for. Thanks so much for your help.We are looking for an on site Liaison / Manager to move into this 1 bedroom unit. You get paid to live HERE. We currently have a large 1bedroom unit available for the new person moving in.

The 1Bed-1bath unit (Market Rent is $725, but we offer to you at a discount rate in exchange of some work):
NEW Storm Energy-efficient double-pane window
New Carpet, new Vinyl flooring
Radiant Heating (Saving electricity bill)
Newer appliances
Very clean
One FREE designated parking space
Storage available in the building
On site laundry room
W/s/g flat rate is $39 / month. ($10 for each additional person)
Residents pay for electricity.
The location is close to all amenities. Walking distance to bus lines #372, #522, #312. Easy Commute to University of Washington and downtown Seattle. Less than ten minutes to Northgate Shopping Mall.
Move in requires 1st plus one month rent as deposit ($150 is fee) with satisfactory credit and background check. Pets are OKAY with fees.

These are the tasks we are looking for the on site Manager to perform:
1. Liaison between Tenants and off site Property Manager, such as Report work order, complaint, deliver notice, etc.
2. Marketing, leasing, and showing
3. General common area upkeeping
4. Some basic handyman maintenance skill is a PLUS -- some minor maintenance work around the property.
5. Move in /out cleaning and handyman work will be paid extra based on hourly rate.
6. We offer a rent deduction in exchange of your work. The credit is from $100-$200 depending on the tasks you will take on.
7. The credit will apply at the end of the month.

Qualification of candidate:
1. This post is open to a person who has basic office skill and handyman skill is a big PLUS.
2. Honest, responsible, personable, and pleasant.
3. Basic computer skill. Must have a working computer and printer with internet access!
4. Past Experience as an onsite manager is a Plus!
5. Contractor or handyman experience is a big plus!
6. Has a steady working phone number/cell phone
7. We required a credit and background check.

We estimate the total work load requires about 1-4 hours a week, or about 5-16 hours a month. If you show your ability and willingness to take on a lot of tasks as an onsite, we will pay you more. We are in need of a good On Site Manager, so this position has a huge upside, all depending on your ability and willingness.

If you are interested, please call {phone # removed}, and also send your resume to us by fax to {fax # removed}, or email to us by responding.

If you are an experienced on-site property manager or an experienced handyman or contrcator, please contact us. We may offer you more work to manage and show other properties, based on your experience.

Find out if they will be giving you a 1099.

And yes you should get everything in writing.

Agree, well first I feel you are being way underpaid, at 100 to 200 discount, I would think 1/2 off at least but hopefully there is almost no turn over and everyone pays without issues and nothing breaks down.

Next the "hourly" rate they will pay for the cleaning should be set in writing and how this will be credited to rent.

Also when you say it will be applied at end of month, you have to pay full rent up front at the first of the money, and then only at the end of the month will they give credit, that I guess will apply to the next month ?

But yes everything in writing