All Forum Posts by: Carla Kordab

Currently looking into the Cleveland market but live in NJ, would like some assistance from a property manager in the area.

Hello everyone,

Does anybody have a good property management company to recommend in Cleveland Ohio, which you have used at least for the last 2 years?.

I reached my limit in patience with my actual propriety management company after only one year of “service”. I thought because they are part of a big county-wide brand, they would be good. I am so disappointed for getting constantly, one after another, surprises with unexpected large ticket expenses, or expensive “ rent ready requirements after township inspections and getting the same answer “ well that is not uncommon for this area” well if it is not that uncommon then why not consider that in the “ rent ready quotes” or at least provide a heads-up for these potential additional expensive turnover costs? which by the way, can hit you twice on the same property before you can rent it out.

I only have three SFH over there, and all three have gone through similar challenges.

Thank you

James Taylor

I'm cancelling my property management contract with my PM. I'm an out of state investor from NY and my duplex is in ohio. My downstairs tenant has mentioned in the past when trying to reach out for some assistance it took some time for them to reply. My downstairs tenant told me they were going to pay their rent to the city until some items were fixed. I relied this message to my PM company and they took care of it. My upstairs tenant hasn't been the greatest. She has reached out for issues in the past with the heat. At this time my property management company has informed me about it. They quoted me a price to replace the furnance. Due to the cost I decided to send someone else for a second look. The furnace just needed to be serviced. ( cost of replacing a new one 3k - cost of servicing furnance 700$). My tenant has fell behind on rent for the past 7 months and was in the process of being evicited. Ive contacted my tenant directly. The tenant was understood they was being evicted and moved out voluntarily. By the time I went to walk the property they had already moved out. After seeing the condition of the property I don't think my upstairs tenant was really living here that long. The gas stove isn't working, hot water isn't working etc. My perception is ( i could be wrong ) but I think my PM company didn't put towards the best effort of managing my property knowing that I am out of state. I just informed them of the condition and status of the unit. As well as I want to cancel my agreement with them. What is the best way for me to get out of this agreement ? Can anyone recommend any PM company's / real estate attorney for cleveland area ? 

Thanks. 

I would like to warn other investors about Realty Trust property Management in Cleveland Ohio, I had such a bad experience and want to warn others.... they will talk a good deal upfront but as soon as you sign up it is one of the most awful experiences I have ever had, When you don't live in the city you own a property in you turn your trust over to others and with this team, boy what a HUGE Mistake.....I had tenants who were so unhappy, miss-communicated with, I had to do major damage control after, I've been charged for work that never took place and been totally taken advantage of, Please be warned.

If anyone knows of someone good in Cleveland please let me know, 

Thank you

Hello BP,

My wife and I are looking for recommendations for a new property manager in the Cleveland area. Our properties are in Shaker Heights. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I run 32 doors myself in the North Ridgeville & Elyria Ohio Areas. I have multiple decades of experience but I feel like I should be more efficient. Is there some type of training regarded as the "Gold Standard" for property management and compliance that focuses on being a Landlord advocate?