Inspections on rental properties

[Chris Good]

Do you find benefits with an Inspection process on your rental property from your property manager?  Is this service worth the expense to you?

[Chris B.]

I do these inspections myself, but if I used a property manager, yes, I absolutely would do it.  In fact I have less confidence that a random property manager will fill my property with a good tenant than me doing so myself.  Too many tenants mistreat property.  Damage is expensive to repair and with tenants that don't respect you, it just keeps piling on.  It's a snowball you will pay for when they leave.  Best to inspect mid contract and bill them for negligent or intentional damage immediately and have it promptly repaired.  Do the repairs on their time instead of on your own time when it's empty.  I do maintenance visits every few months until the tenant proves they are trustworthy and with some of mine, it's just once a year now.