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Property management is a popular career these days and starting your own business isn’t very difficult but being successful is more challenging.

Let’s assume you have all your credentials, have experience and are fully qualified, willing and able to own your very own property management company. Now, it’s time to let people know about you. (more…)

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Are you ready for a property manager or can you still do it yourself. Some property owners begin to feel overwhelmed as they get more tenants and more property. These added responsibilities come with more stress and more pressure and may leave you wanting some additional help. (more…)

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A large percentage of the people who work in property management are freelance employees who only do the work part time. As a real estate owner, you’ll need to determine whether you are comfortable hiring someone who is only available part-time or whether you need to hire a property manager that can commit to the work on a full-time basis. (more…)

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One of the best parts of having a property manager on site at your rental properties is that they can handle most of the contractors that are needed at the property. A good property manager can take responsibility for screening contractors and recommending the best choice to the property owner. Additionally, the property manager can be entrusted with overseeing the work of contractors to make sure that things go smoothly. (more…)

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Many people who own investment property are looking at ways to cut corners now that the value of homes is on the decline in many parts of the nation. Some of these property owners are looking at getting rid of their property managers and taking over their duties themselves. Before you make this type of move, you should know that having a property manager could actually add much-needed value to your real estate. (more…)

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Being a landlord is fraught with perils and you’ll want to be properly insured against such catastrophes. Surprisingly enough, your existing homeowners policy may cover your rental properties to a degree. Check with your real estate agent to see if the policy does cover rental units and what sized properties.

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Are you thinking about a career in property management? If so, congratulations! You’re entering a very rewarding and challenging career that will offer you versatile and ever changing opportunities.

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A lot of property owners reach a point where they have more rental units and property than they can personally manage. It’s important to take a step back and admit when you’ve hit this point, if not your tenants, property, business and reputation will suffer. When you hit this point, it’s probably time to hire a property manager. (more…)

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One of the things that many people fail to take into account when they consider working as property managers is the fact that they are always going to end up stuck in the middle. The purpose of the property manager is to work as a liaison between the landlord and the tenants of the property. To do so without going crazy, you really need to be able to draw clear boundaries on both sides as to what your role is going to be. (more…)

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As a landlord, you might have some questions about which duties you can pass along to a property manager and which ones you should take care of yourself. Here are some of the common duties that can typically be safely handled by the property manager: (more…)