I came to the conclusion very early in discussions with potential new property management clients that an initial drive-by, preliminary meeting with the owner, if possible, and compiling facts about the property on my own internal “Real Property Inventory Profile” was...

When I was on the front line, running a full-service real estate firm, I would be the point person on all new business calls. The first question from a potential client would almost always be, “How much will...

As a property manager, you take on a lot of responsibilities on a daily basis. You must deal with maintaining the properties that you manage and also deal with renovating properties and doing repairs once the current tenants...

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...

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...

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...

You want to make a purchase, but what is driving that decision? Is it cost benefit analyses, the idea of getting more bang for the buck, impulse, or is it a high return on investment? And what does...

Walk around your office and ask folks in different departments which tasks they absolutely hate to do ,or what seems pointless. You will gain a ton of insight about your processes and procedures. Find out why you do...