Keyrenter Indianapolis North Acquires J & J Property Services, Expanding Its Reach Across Carmel, Westfield and Zionsville

Family-owned J&J joins Keyrenter as founder Joe Kempler guides a smooth handoff for owners and residents

CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Keyrenter Indianapolis North has acquired J & J Property Services, LLC ("J&J"), a family-owned property management company led by Joe Kempler. The acquisition closed on Oct. 15, 2026, and adds 25 management agreements in Carmel, Westfield and Zionsville to Keyrenter Indianapolis North's portfolio.

For J&J's property owners and residents, the transition is built around continuity. Kempler will stay involved for the first eight weeks, working side by side with the Keyrenter Indianapolis North team so every owner and resident has a familiar face as the change takes place.

A Family Legacy, Carried Forward

For more than 20 years, J&J has served property owners throughout Hamilton and Boone counties, building a reputation for exceptional service, clear communication and personalized care. Keyrenter Indianapolis North will build on that foundation by combining J&J's trusted local relationships with the systems, technology and support of a national network of more than 100 offices.

"J&J has spent years earning the trust of owners in Carmel, Westfield and Zionsville, and we take that seriously," said Mat Zalk, CEO of Keyrenter Indianapolis North. "Our job is to protect what Joe built and add the tools and support of a national network behind it. We see ourselves as asset managers, not rent collectors, and that is the standard every J&J owner can expect from us."

What This Means for Owners and Residents

Keyrenter Indianapolis North is focused on making the handoff easy. Owners and residents can expect:

• A guided transition. Joe Kempler will support the handoff so questions get answered by people who already know each property.
  
  
• Clear communication. Owners and residents will receive direct email updates throughout the transition, including instructions for activating their new AppFolio portals and any changes to rent payments, maintenance requests, statements or other day-to-day processes.
  
  
• A local point of contact. Adam Ballard, Senior Property Manager with Keyrenter Indianapolis North, will serve as the primary point of contact for J&J owners and residents.

"From our first conversation through closing, I've felt confident that connecting my clients with Keyrenter was the right decision," said Kempler. "I've been impressed with the process, attention to detail and care taken throughout the transition. While there will naturally be an adjustment period for owners and residents, I believe it will be a positive experience for everyone."

Growing Where Indianapolis Is Growing

Carmel, Westfield and Zionsville are among the fastest-growing communities in the Indianapolis area. "More families and investors are choosing Hamilton and Boone counties, and a lot of the homes they buy end up as rentals that need professional management," said Yonatan Schmidt, VP of Sales and Marketing, Keyrenter Property Management. "J&J built strong relationships with owners in these neighborhoods, and joining forces now lets us keep that local service in place while adding the systems and support of a larger team."

The acquisition strengthens Keyrenter Indianapolis North's presence across the northern suburbs and gives local owners a partner with both deep community roots and national resources.

About Keyrenter PMC

Keyrenter PMC manages more than 3,500 doors across seven markets: Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Northwest Arkansas, Wichita, Kansas City, St. Louis and Indianapolis, with operations soon expanding into an eighth market in Ocala, Florida. Keyrenter Indianapolis North is operated by Keyrenter PMC and serves Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville, Whitestown, Fishers, Noblesville, McCordsville, Indianapolis and the surrounding metro area. Adam Ballard serves as Senior Property Manager for Keyrenter Indianapolis North. The office manages single-family rental homes, offering leasing, tenant screening, maintenance coordination and owner reporting. Learn more at keyrenterindianapolisnorth.com.

Media Contact

Yonatan Max Schmidt
VP of Sales and Marketing,
Keyrenter PMC
[email protected]

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