Kraker Properties

Kraker Properties is a Property Manager in Starkville, MS. The company offers rental apartments, townhouses and single‑family homes primarily for Starkville residents and Mississippi State University students. Services include leasing, maintenance coordination, residential construction, and appraisal work. With more than three decades of experience serving the local housing market, Kraker Properties operates throughout Starkville and the surrounding Golden Triangle area. Customer feedback reflects a solid 4.60 rating.

The firm’s history emphasizes local ownership and a broad skill set. Founded by Michael Kraker, who began appraisal services in 1978 after returning to his hometown, the business expanded to residential construction, designing and building both single‑family and multi‑family homes. In 2003 Michael’s son, Slade Kraker, a licensed real‑estate broker and residential appraiser approved for FHA, VA and conventional loans, joined the operation. The Kraker family also develops and remodels existing properties. Rental housing began in 1987 when Mike and Gayle Kraker built apartments for the community and MSU students; in 2026 Gnome Homes Property Management was selected to manage the exclusive Kraker Properties portfolio. Leasing policies are clearly defined: no short‑term leases, move‑in dates on the 6th of each month, no pets in apartments, and utility fees are excluded from rent. Each rental includes a washer and dryer except for one‑bedroom units at Southern Shade, and prospective tenants can apply online through the Gnome Homes website.

Located at 501 S Montgomery St Suite #19, the office sits just a short walk from Overstreet Elementary Park and Overstreet Elementary School, both about 0.2 miles away. It is also near MS 12, the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, George Evans Park, and South Jackson Street, each within 0.2-0.3 miles, placing the business in the heart of Starkville’s residential and civic corridor.

By combining long‑standing local management with comprehensive appraisal and construction expertise, Kraker Properties stands as a trusted resource for renters and homeowners throughout Starkville and the broader Mississippi community.