For me, this is one of the main reasons I usually recommend finding a strong property manager early on.

Hello Cleveland Real Estate Professionals,I'm an out of state investor whose looking for a property manager in Cleveland, Ohio!

I have 40 units across multiple buildings that I self manage.

Any property managers or landlords out there have some good spreadsheets they are willing to share?

Quote from @Rosa Watson: When you’re evaluating a property management company, what matters most to you?

That usually means building lender relationships early, documenting performance, and having capital ready before the CO is issued.You’re asking the right questions; managing this phase well is often what separates builders who stall from those who can keep projects moving consistently.Appreciate you starting the discussion.

We had a very poor experience with Homebase managing our short-term rental in Sevierville, TN, and I would strongly caution other owners—especially out-of-state owners—before working with them.Homebase took over our property after acquiring or absorbing our prior management company, so this was not a firm we actively vetted or chose.

Property management is well over 90% of our business.

I’ve seen so many owners struggle with late rent, tenant turnover, maintenance headaches, and compliance issues — it can quickly take the fun out of owning rentals.A few strategies I’ve found helpful for keeping rental management smooth:Use clear lease agreements and proper tenant screeningKeep maintenance and repairs organized with reliable vendorsTrack all income and expenses in a transparent systemStay up-to-date on Florida landlord-tenant law and Fair Housing complianceI’d love to hear what other Florida landlords do to keep things running smoothly — any tips or best practices you swear by?

A few strategies I’ve found helpful for keeping rental management smooth: Use clear lease agreements and proper tenant screeningKeep maintenance and repairs organized with reliable vendorsTrack all income and expenses in a transparent systemStay up-to-date on Florida landlord-tenant law and Fair Housing compliance  I’d love to hear what other Florida landlords do to keep things running smoothly — any tips or best practices you swear by?