Hello All, I'm interested in hearing any tips, suggestions & experiences from investors on how to lower their property management company's turn over expenses. It seems like PM fees can add up and reduce returns when you factor in 1 months placement expense rent to fill a vacancy plus the normal vacancy Also another good question is what keeps the Property management company from selecting a more flighty tenant vs a more stable situated tenant? (They don't make much on the monthly management fee as they would to fill the place yearly) Thanks

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There is no real good answer to your inquiry. I would say think of ways you can make contact with and interview other property owners that use PM COs. 

Honestly other than asking others who do use property management companies in your area I see little you can do to keep from being exposed to Property Management companies that will over bill you or otherwise take more than is absolutely necessary for them to perform the function you desire from them. 

Experiencing a high turn over rate for your unit or units is a common complain about property management companies. You could do your own tenant selection when that time comes but then again they may defeat your purpose to hiring a property management company in the first place. 

Trial and error until you can find a good property management company that does the job in a cost effect manner for you. 

If you set the criteria for tenants, they must get tenants that meet the criteria.