All Forum Posts by: Davartay Miller

Yes, I am not sure there are property managers who will screen residents for you and them not manage your house. You are better off trying Cozy.co. Cozy allows you to not only screen residents but it also allows you to do marketing and your resident to pay rent. 

Best of Luck! 

@Carly Christiansen 

Yes, roaches can be present due to the lifestyle of the resident. However, a great property manager should trust the pest control company but must verify. The property manager should have multiple property visits where they log the status of the property. Being proactive is about owning and treating the property before move in even when there is no evidence of pest. Why? Most times roaches are night crawlers and or they travel in dark areas (when the lights are off, when it is night time, in cracks and crevices, etc). Most times companies only want to spray when they see a roach and that my friend is when it is too late. Your property manager must make sound decisions, take action, and do what is best for both the resident and the owner, despite what they feel is best to delay. This means that you're committed to moving forward in a direction you determine, rather than just responding to the ideas and actions later that ultimately effects the resident and you the owner with multiple service calls. It's 10x easier to treat a home that is vacant than it is occupied. When you're reactive, you are acting in response to something that has already happened rather than controlling it before hand. The issue is most property managers want to play defense and not offense. On every move-out (rent ready repair list), we include this on the front end so that we can mitigate and or lessen the gravity of error. 

One thing you might want to consider is treatment of the yard, as well. This goes for the front door, window seals, back doors, side doors, garages, front yard, back yard, and most importantly fence-lines. Most people think that it is always the resident's fault but honestly that is not always the case. There can be an overly infested home next door or in the back yard of your property and roaches will make their way over. 

I hope this all makes sense. 

Best of luck!  

@E Norton I am sorry to hear about your difficulties with renting this property. Have you looked into your property management options in the area? Are you not interested in having a property manager? Most qualified property managers have systems in place that will help your headache. If not, no worries. There are definitely other alternatives but you might want to clarify here so that others in BiggerPockets can assist. 

In regards to Covid-19, while it may be a factor into you having less showings . . . . It should not lower your ability and chances to get this property rented. If the property is one that is desired, the right systems in place marketing wise, and a product residents want – it should not be pending too much longer. 

Best of Luck, 

Brad, 

I understand you may be looking for a new property manager and perhaps completely done with the existing. However, my question to you is are they not wanting to acknowledge your notice of separation? Have you informed them that you would like to move your property/properties? I think there are a lot of things to consider before jumping straight to an attorney – ultimately costing you more money. 

Respectfully, 

Awesome story! I actually started as a project manager with our company years ago. I was responsible of overseeing projects from start to finish. In that same role, my goal was to be sure that our company was providing our customers, team, vendors, and clients/investors with a product that was superior. Chasing perfection! I tell you all that because Jacob I too started at an early age and I was hungry and after it! You have many years ahead of you and the questions you pose are all great. 

First, I would say definitely keep reading and determine your goals. It's easy to have a passion but real estate is a business that can be very different city to city (hence: many investors have different goals, type of investment properties, and all in different or similar cities that aligns with their expectations). 

Secondly, all advice is not good advice. Meaning quality over quantity should be important. While it is awesome to own numerous properties, if they are all bad rehabs and poorly managed this could cost you more money than anticipated. 

Finally, being here on BiggerPockets you will learn so much from others whom are also in the industry. While we all may have an opinion on the route you should take, I would suggest you do your research on companies and see what services they offer. This would help you see the differences in Company A versus Company B. 

Book Recommendation: The Turnkey Revolution: How to Passively Build Your Real Estate Portfolio , by Christopher D Clothier 

If I could be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. 

Best of Luck! 

@Scarlett Tao It seems to me you would want to interview new companies. Try looking for things that great company's possess. This would help you narrow down your search. A few key questions are as follows:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

Best of Luck! 

@John Garcia 

I hope all is well with you during these unprecedented times in the world today. I would like to recommend Premier Property Management Group/PPMG of Texas. You should most definitely hire a property manager who manages every property as if they were their own. Not all property managers focuses on delivering a wow experience. I would like to recommend one who is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service possible, and  have the perfect team to do just that. There are numerous investors/property owners that would be happy to oblige.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me and my team if we can be of any assistance. 

Best of Luck! 

@Chintan Patil

Welcome to BiggerPockets! Glad to have you here. While I wish I had recommendations in that area - I don’t. However, BiggerPockets users are your biggest asset. You may search keywords here in the forums, at the top right of your screen, that may direct you to those in the Timmins area. 

Sorry to hear that you are not getting responses from the companies you have called. Some people lose sleep and business over not having their phone calls returned. It’s just one of those things that many believe can’t be regarded as anything else but disrespectful. Keep in mind to always try to leave a voicemail when you can. When you the customer gives someone a phone call and leaves a message, it’s only right that they return the call as soon as they have the chance. It’s considered common courtesy. It’s something that keeps the lines of communication open and friendships going. I am sure you will find someone of that caliber. 


“It’s the people with follow-through who excel.” –Mary Kay Ash

Best of Luck!

May I add . . . There are ways around some of this. However, I would talk with a legal team to see my options. You should ask your current Property Manager or your new hire if they have any systems in place to help owners during these times. For example, our team has systems in place and work with organizations to both help the owner and resident. During these unprecedented times, teams must get creative and do what it takes to help all involved.

Best of Luck!  

@Renuka Khokale

This is a tough one.

During these unusual times tenants and owners alike faced not only income shortfalls but confusing laws, bans, and suspensions. Can your resident be evicted? It depends. Congress passed a national moratorium that has shielded about one-third off renters from evictions since late March. The renters that are protected under this moratorium live in buildings or homes with a mortgage that has some form of government backing. “A lot of landlords are willing to work with people in this situation. They would rather keep a tenant who can pay less than try to get someone new in,” said Shamus Roller, Executive Director of the national Housing Law Project. 

Unfortunately, there are some bans on evictions and other tenant protections related to Covid-19. I am not sure there is much any property management, owner, and legal company can do, at the moment, to evict with no questions asked. For example, there’s a declaration form in place to Halt Evictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well. All this plays a huge factor. I am not lawyer but please proceed carefully if you are thinking about hiring another manager who promises you the world and ultimately your case is back where it started. 

Best of Luck!