Did your property manager lie to you about value?
After years of experience in the industry I have learned that it’s a really common practice for many real estate agents to not only mis-value properties during their first encounter with the owner, but also declare a fixed price for it, in hopes of trying to get your business. This goes for both rental price […]
How are you insured to do property management?
This is actually a question we do not get asked a lot, but we should be because it is important to know what kind of insurance your property manager has. We deal with a lot of high liability issues on a regular basis, so it is important to have that protection in place. We have […]
Will I have to get up in the middle of the night for an emergency?
I assumed this was a given, but apparently there are property managers that do not offer 24-hour services. To answer the question simply, no. You will not have to get up in the middle of the night for an emergency. Our property owners do not have to get emergency phone calls during the night. They […]
How many units do you manage?
When you look at a property management company, there are a few questions you should ask. This will give you a better idea of the level of service you can expect. I am regularly asked how many units we manage, which is a good questions. However, there is more to that question that you really want […]
What are your Cleveland Ohio property management fees?
What do you have to pay for and what do you get in return? This is what you need to know when working with a property management company. Because our fees do change from time to time, I’m going to tell you what kinds of fees we charge and what you get for those fees, […]
The importance of video inspections in property management
Our ultimate goal is to make investment property ownership a stress-free and profitable for the property owners. There are many ways we do that, and we are always working to find new ways to meet the needs of our property owners. This is why we strongly suggest video inspections. One of the many services we offer […]
Can I Refuse Pets?
The short answer is yes. We do allow our property owners to have some discretion over pet rules. However, most of them allow pets and we encourage it. Let me tell you why. Allowing pet owners will double your market. A good portion of the people renting single-family homes are doing so because they want […]
What will any upcoming inflation do to landlords?
Are you having trouble selling your house? Are you having trouble finding renters? Don’t worry…things may be turning around soon. I’m clearly not an economic forecaster, but I do pay attention to what is happening. Based on a broad range of factors, I would say there is a substantial chance of inflation soon. . Now, […]
Is Your Current Manager Licensed? Don’t Get Hurt!
While looking for a property manager, you may see ads for people offering to do property management. Maybe they are handymen or contractors, and they post ads that they can help manage your properties. They boast their ability to handle the maintenance themselves. But are they licensed? The one most important question you need to […]
Do you manage your Cleveland Ohio property or does your property manage you?
Do you manage your Cleveland Ohio property or does your property manage you? This is a question you may ask yourself. Being a landlord can be hard and time-consuming. Tenants may feel the need to call you at all hours of the day and night. they may or may not pay their rent on time. Things […]