All Forum Posts by: Amanda Gauthier

I recently purchased a property through RTR and while I am happy with them, I am having a lot of issues with KS Yoak PM Company. Not only are they horrible at communication, a stove was stolen from the property when the tenants who weren't paying rent moved out. I was the one to catch it not them during the walk through. Does anyone have any recommendations for a different and better PM company in the area?

Theft is going to happen in this business, at least here and there. No PM can stop something like what happened to you.
I've personally known Steve Yoak for a number of years and both he & Kip have reputations as stand-up guys. That said, they've gone through some huge growth over the last couple years and maybe they're having some growing pains? Try to work through it with your PM or maybe request a different one? Pickings are slim around here for good ones, and what makes a good PM for one LL isn't the same criteria as for another. Just make sure the grass doesn't just look greener before jumping.
If you need any local boots on the ground, let me know and I can assist, I'm in Akron daily.

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Akron, Ohio

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I did some reached and now work with Pikus Real Estate and Property Management. They have helped me find another investment property in the area and do the PM themselves. They are very professional, reliable and informative. I highly recommend them.

I am just starting with KSY and it's not going amazingly. I'm too old to remember to check for reviews before I leap, but at least I haven't yet lost a stove (on this one)... ;-) While I wait for delayed communication from them, I am looking for alternate management in the Canton area. Did you find a reputable management company that you would recommend? Thanks!

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Akron, Ohio

Thanks for the reply. I totally agree with you that these things can be expected and are going to happen. It's the nature of investing in real estate. I think I am more frustrated with the lack of communication from their end. On a different note, do you have any property management companies in the area that you have worked with and/or recommend?

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Akron, Ohio

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $139,000
Cash invested: $36,000

I have been listening to real estate podcasts for the last 6 months and have been waiting to take that jump. I finally decided to move forward with a property through Rent to Retirement and have been very happy with the purchase and the process thus far. I am looking to continue this buy and hold real estate journey.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Found the deal through Rent to Retirement

How did you finance this deal?

Personal financing and loan through North American Financial

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Adam from Rent to Retirement, Kyle from North American Financial, KS Yoak Property Management company.

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