Blue Sky Homes’ is a property management company here in Idaho. The customer service was terrible in my experience. Staff were argumentative over simple concerns, maintenance responses were poor, and vendor workmanship was substandard. Their handling of my deposit raised serious concerns about in...
After spending 13 years in the property management industry, including over 10 years in upper management with leadership roles such as Financial Director, I finally decided to take a leap of faith and start my own company. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to experience property mana...
Hi team. I'm looking for a good PM in the Cincinnati, OH area with good referrals, good communication skills, and clear accounting systems. Any good or bad suggestions? Thank you.
I own 27 rental units across the U.S. and Canada. Cash flow gets most of the attention, but I also want to know how much debt I’ve paid down and how my equity has changed. I am horrible at keeping track of receipts and I have two year ends. One in Canada one in the US. Which sucks because year en...
I’ve owned rental properties for many years now. I’m well-versed on property managers, and I’ve worked with some good ones and many subpar ones. But none compare to the horrendous company that is Rentwell in Pittsburgh. Fellow landlords, stay far away from this company. I hope this review can sav...
For investors building a rental portfolio, what usually makes DSCR financing attractive for a particular property? Is it the property's income, the overall portfolio strategy, qualification considerations, or something else? What makes you consider DSCR over other financing options?
One of the best ways to save time as a property manager is to automate tenant emails, especially for frequently asked questions. And you don't need to be tech-savvy to do it. All you need is one of Claude Pro plans; the cheapest one goes for $20/month. Here's what you need to do. Create two Claud...
Wondering if there are product recommendations to monitor multiple properties for heating and cooling failures? I see there are multiple products that monitor temperature and humidity and as well as alert, have a different price point as well as subscription options etc. Appreciate recommendation...
I've spoken with several property owners who manage their own properties, and many of them face challenges dealing with tenants, contractors, maintenance, and other common property management issues. If you're a property owner managing one or more rental units yourself, what is the biggest challe...
Hello, I rented a single family home to a family with two toddlers, and within 2 months of living in this home (new construction new home) they called and said there was dampness around washing machine. I sent the plumber out and he said there was nothing wrong with the machine (it is a brand new...
Happy Thursday everyone. Three more observations from the self-managing side of rental property. Three Landlord Tips 1. Look beyond the repair bill. A $1,500 repair may look better than a $6,000 replacement, but the lowest price today isn’t always the lowest cost over time. Age, repair history, e...
A late fee clause in a management agreement trips up a lot of owners, and I am curious how the people here handle it. When a tenant pays a late fee, who keeps it in your setup: the owner or the management company? I have seen it go both ways. Some agreements let the manager retain late fees as pa...
I manage rentals across the south and southwest Chicago suburbs, and the markets that keep producing steady cash flow are the ones a lot of out of state investors skip. A few I would point newer investors to: Matteson: single family and small multifamily at accessible entry prices with steady ren...
I manage rentals across the west and southwest Chicago suburbs, and DuPage County is one of the areas a lot of out of state investors overlook when they are chasing yield. A few places I would point newer investors toward: Naperville and Wheaton: strong schools and steady professional tenant dema...
I'm self managing 5 rental properties and one of my most time-consuming task is handling comminications between tenants. I have a 9-5 so I'm always juggling from scheduling repairs, or going back and forth with tenants. I'm curios if you guys having the same expeience and if you u are using a som...
A landlord friend of mine was venting to me about rent collection. His tenant pays late every month, and he couldn't figure out why. I asked to see his lease. Rent was due on the 1st, and late fees started on the 10th. I told him, "Your rent isn't due on the 1st. It's due on the 9th." He looked a...
I have a 3 bedroom unit with 3 adult and from time to time, they have 2 toddlers that stay for a short period of time from time to time They also have 2 teenagers that does does the same thing what would be the best way to handle this
Curious how many investors here with properties in Greater Cleveland or Akron are still self-managing versus using a property management company? I work in property management here locally, and I talk with owners every day about leasing, tenant issues, maintenance, and all the day-to-day headache...
Hi everyone! I'm a local construction business owner looking to expand into property support services, and I'd love some feedback from landlords and property managers in the Greater Houston area. I'm curious how many of you struggle with the time spent handling maintenance requests, scheduling co...
I’m considering moving my portfolio to a property management company, and I’d love to hear from owners who’ve been through this and can share their experience. For those of you using a PM: -What are your biggest frustrations or challenges? -How do you deal with them in practice? -What systems or ...
I used to treat response time as a nice-to-have. Then I actually tracked it, and the slow replies were quietly costing me — more escalations, more turnover, more "why didn't anyone get back to me" during renewals. Three changes that moved the needle for me: 1. Instant acknowledgment. Every tenant...
Here's how you can automate rental application screening and save your team hours of manual work. When someone submits a rental application, you can send their information through an automation workflow that checks it against your screening criteria and puts together a report for your leasing tea...
Something that doesn't get talked about enough on the landlord side: every handyman, cleaner, and contractor who steps onto your property is a liability question. If someone gets hurt and their insurance lapsed, guess whose property they were on. I work with property managers and landlords on the...
I’m looking for recommendations from other real-estate investors for a real-estate-focused bookkeeper or accountant. I live in California but own a rental portfolio in Missouri, with a mix of long-term, mid-term and short-term rentals. I do my own bookkeeping and transitioned to REI Hub in Januar...