Property Maintenance Project Management Guide

Sorry folks, but the answer is: it depends! I know you hate that answer, but here’s why it does really depend! Engineer/Maintenance Staff: The number-one issue for any property manager to evaluate is whether or not there are...

Seawalls are everywhere. There are endless miles and miles of them. If you live in a condominium, HOA, townhouse community, or home along the beach, bay, inter-coastal waterway, or lake, you most likely have one. Most condominiums and...

Hurricane Sandy is glancing off Florida, and heading toward the east coast of the U.S., aiming straight for a rare collision with the Northeast U.S. Sitting here, as a Floridian, watching the satellite photos and watching the projected path,...

If you’re new to property investing or management, it’s important that you first and foremost understand the different property “classes.” These classes help set standards as well as acceptable rental rates. So, let’s take a close look at what...

Say the phrase “fire inspection” and every property manager, board member, and maintenance engineer will make a face. It is that annual visit to your property by the local fire marshal. It is usually unannounced, may not necessarily...

Are property newsletters old news? The answer is yes and no. Newsletters are a vital connecting point between you and your building occupants. As a property manager, I always felt compelled to reach out to and keep in...

Have you ever heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”? When a close friend or family member holds a certain position of power, those who know this person tend to feel that they...

One of your responsibilities as a property manager is to maintain a safe and secure property. Unfortunately, there are a number of scenarios within property management that a criminal—or even just an opportunist—could exploit. The list below outlines...