How Much Do You Pay Your Property Manager?

[Jake Kucheck]

Pretty simple question... but:

1) I know that some/many of you self-manage. You don't need to tell me "ZERO" and elaborate on how great you are. I get it.

2) I'm sure someone out there still uses a PM or PM company for onesie/twosie type deals. This is more what I'm looking for, not the guy who manages your 96 unit apartment building or condo complex.

[Mike McKinzie]

Orange County, CA Property Manager - 6%
Los Angeles County, CA Property Manager - 8%
Tulare County, CA Property Manger $50 per unit (when rented)
Fresno County, CA Property Manager - 6%
Dallas/Fort Worth Property Manager - 7%
Phoenix, AZ Property Manager - 7%
Durango, CO Property Manager - 8%
Tulsa, OK Property Manager - 7%

The companies that charge me 8% manage only one property, the rest manage multiple properties, giving me more negotiating room.

Property Management Companies can go bad, so stay on top of them. They can be good for ten years and then go south, just be ready to FIRE them immediately. I fired one we had for over 15 years.

I also make regular calls on them, via phone, email, certified mail and the occasional "WALK IN" to their office. I keep them on their toes!!