As a current or potential property owner, you likely realize that owning property can be one of life’s greatest investments and assets. Although the property itself is important, it is equally important that you choose the right property management company to steward that property on your behalf. From the day-to-day operations to strategic decision making, your property management team will make critical decisions on your behalf each and every day. For this reason, you must do your homework to make sure you hire the best property manager for both you and your property.
This guide was created to allow property owners to take charge of their investments and feel empowered with the knowledge necessary to make the right property management hiring decisions. This guide showcases everything you need from start to finish, so it is broken down into four sections:
Hiring a Rental Property Manager
- How to Determine if it’s Time to Hire a Property Manager
- The Pros and Cons of Working with a Property Management Company
- 10 Questions to Ask in a Property Management Interview
- The Importance of Setting Clear Expectations in Property Management
Typical Property Management Services
- Marketing and Recruitment: Stellar Listings to Property Showings
- Tenant Screening
- 8 Customer Service Tips for Every Property Manager
- Rent Collection, Setting Rents and Managing Funds
- Maintenance & Repairs Through a Property Manager
- Evictions and Legal Issues