In need of a property manager- HOUSTON AREA

In need of a property manager- HOUSTON AREA

Rental Property Investor · Houston Texas · Member since 2023 · 6 posts · 0 votes

in need of a well rounded property manager that can give me insight and answer some questions. I will need them before and AFTER closing. 

Zip codes: 77020 & 77078

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  • Member since 2016 · 45 posts · 38 votes
    3y

    you can locate MF properties in those zips and ask the tenants for the manager's name, number and rep.

    then call or show up and interview them yourself.

    someone else's idea of well-rounded and competent may differ from yours quite a bit - this is why i always do my own vetting.

    all the best!

  • Rental Property Investor · Houston Texas · Member since 2023 · 6 posts · 0 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Douglas Mallett:

    you can locate MF properties in those zips and ask the tenants for the manager's name, number and rep.

    then call or show up and interview them yourself.

    someone else's idea of well-rounded and competent may differ from yours quite a bit - this is why i always do my own vetting.

    all the best!


     Thank you for the reply! But one of them is a brand new construction. 

  • Member since 2016 · 45 posts · 38 votes
    3y

    you'll actually be asking other MF tenants for their PM, it's a great way to quickly find a good one... best of luck!

  • Developer · Houston TX · Member since 2018 · 423 posts · 400 votes
    3y

    Welcome to Houston. I think Real Property Management Houston does stuff in 77020. Another way to find a property management company that knows those zip codes is to search rentals in those zip codes on Zillow or HAR and see who has many listings and see how they are presenting the property to the public with their pics and description of the properties. Seeing how they represent other landlords will help you narrow down to a couple that you can choose from.

    Best of luck 

  • Rental Property Investor · Houston Texas · Member since 2023 · 6 posts · 0 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Douglas Mallett:

    you'll actually be asking other MF tenants for their PM, it's a great way to quickly find a good one... best of luck!

    Oh I see!! Thank you! 
  • Rental Property Investor · Houston Texas · Member since 2023 · 6 posts · 0 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Luciano A.:

    Welcome to Houston. I think Real Property Management Houston does stuff in 77020. Another way to find a property management company that knows those zip codes is to search rentals in those zip codes on Zillow or HAR and see who has many listings and see how they are presenting the property to the public with their pics and description of the properties. Seeing how they represent other landlords will help you narrow down to a couple that you can choose from.

    Best of luck 


     Wow thank you!! I didn’t even think to do that. I appreciate it. 

  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 9k+ votes
    3y

    @Britney Dear

    Even if someone give you a referral, what meets their expectations, may not meet yours.

    In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.

    It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

    Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator.

    So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.

    EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean? What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.? You’d be shocked by how little actual screening many PMC’s do!

    This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

    The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

    We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord. Beyond the Monthly Management, Placement & Maintenance fees, all other fees in our contract are IF EVENT -> THEN fees.

    We don’t know any PMCs to recommend in the area mentioned, but since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant, you might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”:

    https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processes

    We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

    EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

    P.S. If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general. Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

    Please send us any feedback via email, as we do not use the DM feature here.

  • Rental Property Investor · Boston, MA · Member since 2019 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    3y

    Try Real Property Management

  • Member since 2021 · 7 posts · 2 votes
    3y

    mine is great! Well rounded, professional, thorough. Even successfully increased rents with no hassle. All County Prime Property Management. Fady Chaban. You can google them and they will pop up

  • TX · Member since 2018 · 154 posts · 92 votes
    3y

    @Britney Dear. I used prime realty property management for my 12-unit building until I sold in November 2022. They are great - really responsive and they know what they are doing. Feel free to mention my name - they will know who I am.

  • NJ · Member since 2024 · 207 posts · 91 votes
    2y

    Hi Britney! I work for Emerson Property Management and we would love to help out or even just answer any questions you'd have at all. Are you still on the search for a Property Manager? We have unbelievable KPI results and truly prioritize the home owner and their experience! 

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