The perfect property manager

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Hi there!

I'm a software developer based out of San Francisco who has recently become interested in property management.  More specifically, I think it might be possible to use technology to build a more modern property management company. 

For you owners out there -- what do you care about most in a property management company?  What do you care about least?  Any ways you think the industry could be improved?

For those of you that don't use a property manager -- why don't you?  What would have to change in order for you to consider using one?  

Looking forward to hearing what you have to say!

[Elizabeth Colegrove]

I self manage including long distance. That being said, while I love  self managing. I got started out of disbelief over price. I manage now because I there is no middle man, I can manage the way I want to. 

You are correct there is alot of ways to automize the process. Just make sure you figure out your cost systems.

FYI, if you are going to manage in California. There is "stiff" rules to getting your broker licenses in order to be able to manage houses! Just an fyi ;0

Personally if I was "skilled" in computer programing (which is "far" from my speciality). I would look at offering a better support system for long distance managers.