Property Manager recommendation: Asheville NC

[John McCormack]

Hello BP'rs,

Looking for any solid recommendations for property managers in the Asheville area. Currently own a single family residence with no problems that the inlaws take care of but entertaining the idea of taking the burden off them. Appreciate any info you can provide!

John

[Pat S.]

I've talked with a couple over the phone and via e-mail over the past few months and have an in person meeting set up with one of them next week. Will let you know how that goes.

My research so far:

- Contacted Whitney Commercial since they have all the recommended certifications and seemed to be the most professional, but they only do commercial. They did however recommend The Bayshore Company.

- Contacted Grey Beard, no response.

- Had several conversations with a individual RE Agent & PM, but I wasn't crazy about our communication or his answers and although I requested it, I never did get to see a copy of his management agreement.

- Heard from another local investor not to use Phoenix, so I skipped them.

- Talked with Pam, the owner of The Bayshore Company and reviewed their management agreement. I was overall very impressed with her answers during our 40minute or so call. I had her talk me through marketing, screening, repairs & maintenance, eviction, and other scenarios, and all of the answers she gave matched my expectations. I set up a meeting with her next week and need to follow up with checking references.

- Also had a recommendation from a trusted local investor for Steve at Yonder NC, but his advertised property portfolio didn't match my intended price range so I didn't pursue that lead.

So, no actual experience using one yet, but will keep the thread updated with my research.

Thanks,

Pat