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In need of management and subcontractors for Toledo Portfolio.
In need of management and subcontractors for Toledo Portfolio.
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I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.
Questions to Ask prospective management companies
- What are your average days on market for vacant homes?
- What is your average rent amount for all properties managed?
- What is your average work order cost for the owner?
- What is your average make ready cost for the owner?
- Are all my invoices uploaded to my owner portal?
- How do you advertise your vacant units?
- Do I receive video of my pre and post make ready?
- Do you have a setup fee?
- Do you upcharge on maintenance?
- When do you make owner payments? How often?
- Are you a Certified Property Manager?
- Are you a member of NARPM?
- What is your Guarantee?
- Do you provide move in and move out reports
- How many pictures do you take of the property prior to tenant moves in and after the tenant moves out
- Do you get weekly reports when the property is vacant what prospective tenants are saying about your home
- Do you provide monthly newsletters to your tenants
- Do you hold investor education classes to help me become a better investor
- Do you have single point portfolio based management services?
- How many properties do the owners actually own themselves?
- What do you do to ensure that the tenant is responsible for security deposit disputes since that is the largest reason for owner lawsuits
- How familiar are you with the newly changed laws that can affect you the owner if they are not used correctly?