New Member/Property Manager

[John O'Neal]

Hey everyone! Just joined BP after seeing some very insightful threads. Here is a brief background of myself:

Started out (January 2011) part time as an intern for a reputable property management company in Southern California, specializing in SFH and HOA's. I began to take a genuine interest in the business, and have gone from the company "envelope stuffer," to having a portfolio of 15 HOA's I directly manage. Not tooting my horn by any means! It's been a bumpy ride at times and I still have much to learn :)

As with any field, you generally get what you pay for, and PM's come in all shapes and sizes. As owners/investors/landlords, what are some of the contributing factors you look for when selecting a company to handle your investment? What does/doesn't your current PM do that would make you question hiring them? Any thoughts and insight would be greatly appreciated!