If you own a condo, duplex, or other type of investment property, a property manager is a necessity. A good property manager can take all the nitty-gritty details of managing a property off your hands, so you can reap in the rewards with minimal stress and hassle. Since this person will be your right-hand-man (or woman), finding a good manager is extremely important. Here are some tips on finding the best property management company for you.
Property management is quite challenging, so your first priority should be finding someone with experience. A good property management company should have several strong recommendations and references from previous or current clients. While it might be tempting to go with the first property management company you find, this can be a big mistake. An inexperienced property manager won’t be able to predict, and handle, the challenges that lie ahead—such as missed rent payments, insect problems, and maintenance issues, just to name a few.
During the interview process, it’s important to ask questions that will reveal the applicant’s decision making skills, industry know-how, and personality. Some good potential questions to ask a property management company include:
A good property manager should readily have answers to these questions. If not, consider it a red flag that they won’t be able to handle the responsibilities quite as well as someone else.
A good property management firm can significantly lighten the load and take the worry off your shoulders so that you can devote your time and energy to other things. If you would like to learn more about purchasing an investment property in Raleigh, NC, call Barker Realty. We are a full-service real estate brokerage firm with more than thirty years of Raleigh NC property management experience. To set up an appointment with one of our skilled property managers, click here.
"Let each of you look not only to his own interests,
but also to the interests of others..."
Phil. 2:4
