Residential Property Managers are around and utilized for a reason. You have to consider what time and effort you want to expend yourself? Also consider whether you are renting a home you have lived in and have emotional ties to, or whether you are a seasoned investor who is buying properties on a continual basis, is managing the property something you want to do day in and day out? Some questions to ask yourself are:
-Can you handle emergency maintenance in the middle of the night?
-Are you available to show vacant properties when people call?
-Do you want to be in charge of evicting tenants?
-Are you prepared to say no to a tenant when something comes up and they can't pay rent & prepared to serve demands to collect rent when necessary?
-Can you properly screen residents?
-Are you prepared to handle paperwork & legal proceedings for damages and collections?
These are just a few of the ways a Property Manager will reduce your stress levels. Property Managers are there:
-On call 24/7 for maintenance emergencies, with licensed contractors available to respond
-Handle all showings when the property is vacant
-Complies with all Federal Fair Housing
-Minimizes time the property is available for rent while securing the highest rent possible
-Makes sure the tenants are qualified to live in your property, therefore protecting your asset
-Makes sure the tenants are compliant with their lease agreement, including that they are timely in paying rent and take proper care of your property
-Keeps a watchful eye on your property, making sure preventative maintenance is reported helping increase the value of your home by addressing it in a timely manner
-Simplified accounting will make it easy for you to track expenses and get paid each month
-Has legal documents prepared by an attorney, including strong lease agreement
-Reduces your stress, you can do what you do best everyday and vacation without worries
Let us show you how our Property Management services can benefit you today and in the future.