Student · Null · Member since 2015 · 149 posts · 8 votes
So i re-read the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and re-discovered that a good property manager often hears great deals before a real estate agents. But i don't get it, a property manager is a licensed real estate agent so how do they hears better deals than a typical real estate agents or even negotiators?
Roseville, CA · Member since 2014 · 50 posts · 55 votes
10y
Hey Dante,
We hear about the deals because the property owner usually lets us know, before the end of the lease or the expiration of our management agreement, that they intend to sell, or we take distressed properties over for owners who are tired of being a landlord, (in general or in a given market), and start considering a sale.
We have insight as to the performance of the existing tenant if the property is going be be sold as an occupied rental or the history and character of the neighborhood if it is going be sold as a vacant property.
Many PM's also get involved on the sales side, we typically refer it out to agents or other property owners, (if they've made an effort to let us know that they are looking for more opportunities). Ideally, we can retain the management of the property, but it's up to the new owner.
Roseville, CA · Member since 2014 · 50 posts · 55 votes
10y
Hey Dante,
We hear about the deals because the property owner usually lets us know, before the end of the lease or the expiration of our management agreement, that they intend to sell, or we take distressed properties over for owners who are tired of being a landlord, (in general or in a given market), and start considering a sale.
We have insight as to the performance of the existing tenant if the property is going be be sold as an occupied rental or the history and character of the neighborhood if it is going be sold as a vacant property.
Many PM's also get involved on the sales side, we typically refer it out to agents or other property owners, (if they've made an effort to let us know that they are looking for more opportunities). Ideally, we can retain the management of the property, but it's up to the new owner.
Investor · New York City, NY · Member since 2015 · 388 posts · 563 votes
10y
Hi Dante,
In New York(not sure about other states,) a property manager does not have to have a real estate license if he/she works for only one owner.
As to how they get better deals? My absolutely BEST deals have come through my managers- they know plenty of other owners, and the other owners' managers. The owners often wish to avoid paying realtors, so they talk to their manager who will then talk to others. You'd be shocked- a transaction that never sees a wide range of buyers can sell WELL below market.
We hear about the deals because the property owner usually lets us know, before the end of the lease or the expiration of our management agreement, that they intend to sell, or we take distressed properties over for owners who are tired of being a landlord, (in general or in a given market), and start considering a sale.
We have insight as to the performance of the existing tenant if the property is going be be sold as an occupied rental or the history and character of the neighborhood if it is going be sold as a vacant property.
Many PM's also get involved on the sales side, we typically refer it out to agents or other property owners, (if they've made an effort to let us know that they are looking for more opportunities). Ideally, we can retain the management of the property, but it's up to the new owner.
In New York(not sure about other states,) a property manager does not have to have a real estate license if he/she works for only one owner.
As to how they get better deals? My absolutely BEST deals have come through my managers- they know plenty of other owners, and the other owners' managers. The owners often wish to avoid paying realtors, so they talk to their manager who will then talk to others. You'd be shocked- a transaction that never sees a wide range of buyers can sell WELL below market.
Michael
What do you mean "Never sees a wide range of buyers"? If the property came from the property manager, then how does this cause the price to below market?
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
10y
Originally posted by @Account Closed:
So i re-read the book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and re-discovered that a good property manager often hears great deals before a real estate agents. But i don't get it, a property manager is a licensed real estate agent so how do they hears better deals than a typical real estate agents or even negotiators?
I assume people are referring to property manager/agents vs traditional retail focused agents.