If you own investment property in Raleigh, you don’t need us to tell you how stressful it can be. Keeping your property maintained, acquiring new tenants, and managing the ones you have can take a toll on landlords, especially those who are operating alone. However, if you want to be successful, stress management isn’t an option—it’s a necessary part of your overall business strategy. If you can’t find ways to relax and recharge, you won’t be able to give your best to your tenants or your investment. Below are some ways to relax and refocus from our Raleigh property managers.
If you haven’t mastered prioritization yet, now’s the time to make it, well, a priority. If you try to do every single thing on your list, you’ll quickly become overwhelmed. Instead, highlight the top five, or even top three items you’d like to accomplish in a day, and focus only on these. If even that is too overwhelming, go even smaller: highlight the one most crucial thing on your list, and tackle that before moving on to the next.
As a landlord, it’s easy to get caught up in all the things that are behind schedule, unfilled, or in need of repair. One good way to reduce your stress level is to try focusing on the things that are going right. A pen and a piece of paper are all you need—physically writing down your successes at the end of each day will help you have something concrete to focus on when things get tough.
If you find yourself spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere, step away from the desk (and phone, and email). As a property owner, you’re your own boss, so take advantage of it! Take a long walk; sit on a bench and soak in some Vitamin D; or run a small errand—anything that takes your mind off of work. Once you’re refreshed, you’ll be better equipped to tackle the challenge anew.
If running your investment property is driving you crazy, maybe it’s time to acquire some helping hands. Accountants can help you keep your books straight; marketing companies can help you reach new prospective tenants; and landscaping companies can keep the grounds clean.
Most importantly, a property management company can handle all of people the above, plus your tenants, and all the day-to-day tasks that are currently eating up your schedule. If you need a property management company in Raleigh, call Barker Realty, Inc. for a consultation appointment, and get ready for a more controlled, relaxing life!
"Let each of you look not only to his own interests,
but also to the interests of others..."
Phil. 2:4
