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All Forum Posts by: Lane Berry

Lane Berry has started 0 posts and replied 23 times.

Post: Starting a Property Management company, any suggestions on marketing?

Lane BerryPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Local realtors are our biggest referral source. Would highly recommend attending local realtor meetings/events and building a referral program. 

Post: Any experience with Shannon Property Management or Green Residential ?

Lane BerryPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Hey @Sharleen Shayan,

We manage all over Houston as well. Shoot me a Dm to discuss your situation and see if we can be a good fit for each other. 

Post: Preparing a Marketing/Pricing Plan to Rent a House Soon After Closing

Lane BerryPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Besides the obvious credit, background, and income verification. I'd suggest a rental verification as well. Call the past 2-3 landlords where the tenant previously lived. To confirm, did they pay timely and what kind of condition the property was left in. 

Post: Property management experience?

Lane BerryPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

No you don't need a license for those jobs. Usually at least some kind of customer service experience is necessary. 

Post: Investing in Houston - tips & tricks

Lane BerryPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Hey @Helena Goyvaerts

We have several foreign investor clients. Let's connect and discuss your needs to see if we could be a good fit. 

Post: Property management experience?

Lane BerryPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

@Andy Ptak

Leasing agent at multi-family properties can be entry level. They are a great way to learn the day to day of the PM world. 

Post: Preparing a Marketing/Pricing Plan to Rent a House Soon After Closing

Lane BerryPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Hey @Akku Kumar,

Very exciting time getting that first rental property! My advice would be to really focus on placing a quality tenant. Sometimes new investors can be eager to hit a certain rental amount, pricing a property above market value. This attracts poor unqualified tenants because they have no option but to overpay. Ultimately, leading to issues down the road (eviction/habitual late payments)

@Pamela M. We could help make is passive income and get you out of the Day 2 day. Shoot me a DM, if you would like to discuss!

Post: Looking for Investor Friendly Title Company

Lane BerryPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11

Hey @Sydney George, we have one our clients use often. Shoot me a dm would be happy to refer!

Post: Seeking Advice on Leasing Our Home and Moving to a Mobile Home

Lane BerryPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Houston, TX
  • Posts 23
  • Votes 11


@Jacob Swihart Michael is spot on, I can't tell you how many horror stories I've heard from landlords who had agents give them terrible tenants just to get that commission asap. We have a dedicated leasing team that leases all our properties with extensive background checks to find the right tenant not just the first. If you would like more info just let me know.