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Heath Sizick What Does a Property Manager Actually Do?
5 November 2025 | 8 replies
., schedule showings, & handle applications.Tenant Screening: Perform background checks & qualify select tenants based on predefined criteria.Tenant Move-In: Finalize leasing agreements, confirm move-in dates, conduct inspections, & collect rent & deposits.Rent Collection: Handle rent payments, late notices, & enforce late fees.Evictions: File paperwork, represent the owner in court, & coordinate with law enforcement.Legal: Advise on disputes, refer to attorneys, & ensure compliance with relevant legislation.Inspections: Conduct regular property inspections & send owners reports.Financial Management: Make payments (mortgage, HOA, etc.), maintain records, provide tax reports, & offer cash-flow statements.Maintenance & Repairs: Oversee maintenance, hire contractors, & monitor repairs & larger projects.Tenant Move-Out: Inspect, report on damages, return deposits, clean the unit, & re-list the property.** PM's - let me know if I missed anything!
Alex Rodriguez Help! Cockroaches infestation on multi-unit.
28 October 2025 | 12 replies
Do the inspection, communicate with the tenants, treat the unit and monitor regularly!
Shane Bishop Best Security System for STRs
31 October 2025 | 9 replies
The pros of keeping it are the professional monitoring, immediate dispatch if there’s a break-in, and the fact that you don’t have to rebuild your setup from scratch.
Sean Leahy property management software
30 October 2025 | 11 replies
I need a comprehensive solution that can:• Track the property from the initial purchase through ongoing management• Record and categorize all rental expenses• Allow me to scan and store receipts digitally• Monitor additional costs associated with the properties• Track rental income and proceedsI would appreciate any recommendations or suggestions you might have. 
Sean Leahy Need HELP!!!! looking for a need a good software or something else
11 November 2025 | 10 replies
I need a comprehensive solution that can:• Track the property from the initial purchase and closing cost, rehab through ongoing management• Record and categorize all rental expenses• Allow me to scan and store receipts digitally "very important"• Monitor additional costs associated with the properties• Track rental income and proceedsI would appreciate any recommendations or suggestions you might have.Thank you in advance for your help!
Jamie Banks Baselane - Banking Solution for Landlords
6 November 2025 | 37 replies
Luckily I still have my regular bank account and I don't keep all my funds in baselane or I would have been in a serious bind. 
Collin Hays Proper Insurance leaving the Smokies
22 October 2025 | 22 replies
My small true log cabin is higher per sq ft to insure than my 5,000 sq ft indoor pool cabins, made with log look concrete siding and monitored fire suppression. 
Devon Zvanovec Looking To Help My Fellow Landlord
5 November 2025 | 6 replies
We could handle two move outs at the same time, but when we hit three at the same time we would have loved to outsource it.We would also love to have someone else hire and monitor landscaping, all maintenance, verifying previous landlords and employment, or rent collection while we are out of town.
Jason Crowe Virtual Assistants for Long Term Rentals
20 October 2025 | 7 replies
Here are a few ways I use them for long-term rentals:Tenant Communication: handling inbound calls, screening applications, scheduling showings, and following up.Property Management Support: coordinating with contractors, managing maintenance logs, and tracking work orders.Back-Office Work: bookkeeping, updating QuickBooks, rent collection records, and reporting.Marketing & Listings: creating property listings, posting on rental sites, and monitoring inquiries.The biggest success comes from training them on your exact systems, not expecting them to build it for you.
Case Mccarthy Keeping track of exterior maintenance on rental properties
4 November 2025 | 10 replies
For stand-alone houses with yards, I tend to either offer landscaping and grass cutting services as part of the rent, or I install solar powered cameras (connected to the resident's Wifi) that allows remote monitoring of the exterior - if they are handling their own lawncare.