All Forum Posts by: Davartay Miller

@Koushik Sathiamurthy Welcome to BiggerPockets! Our reputation precedes us. I would be more than happy to get you connected with our team. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can be of any service to you.

Best of Luck! 
 

Ben, 

That’s awesome you understand! My early career was in Landscape Architecture – Design Build . . . So I know where you are coming from there. I did want to mention If you are not looking for X,Y, and Z from company A who’s charging 10% . . . . perhaps you all are not a great fit for one another. If you are looking for only X and Y . . . . And you can get it less than 10% then go for it. Only if you know you will be able to sleep well at night with that company protecting your investment. Just make sure you know what you are signing up for.

Best of Luck, sir! 

@Bethany Crawford You are absolutely correct. When I first got started, I did not know where to go so I started working for a property management company. It was there that I learned so many different aspects of the business and industry. @Melvin J. Joseph I am not sure what your full time job looks like but working for a turn-key real estate company who provides property management as well – would be a great start. Otherwise, I would say connect and shadow someone in the industry that you have followed or may know. 

Best of Luck! 

@Gerardine Tshouongang I would love to discuss your needs to see if we can be of service.

Best of Luck! 

@Ian Hurdle If our team can assist you, please do not hesitate to reach out! I would love to see if we are a perfect fit for you, your family, and your investment portfolio. 

Best of Luck in your search! 

@Ben Traxel This will definitely bring about a great conversation! I would say this is not high – only if the team you are hiring has the appropriate systems in place to protect your investment. Now, is this the cheapest? Of course not! But run away from the cheapest. I can not stress the importance of doing your research. Now, if you find someone cheaper, feel comfortable, and think you will rest well at night with them protecting your investment – then go for it! I recently shared with someone in the BiggerPockets community: I can not stress the importance of quality. You can not sacrifice quality for a company that’s “cheaper.” Price is often the deciding factor in a consumer’s choice to buy, but if asked many will not agree this is the case. Customers don’t want to seem ‘cheap’ nor do they always want to buy ‘cheap’ items. They generally want value for money or a less expensive item. It’s funny when some claim they are cheaper and when you get into the “nitty-gritty” of things.... they are actually more expensive. Always remember everyone can do it cheaper but not everyone comes through on their promises! Some companies can’t be real and they make fake promises – “to keep up with the Joneses”. I often tell clients, respectfully, we do not proclaim to be the cheapest. If you want cheaper.... yes you can probably find cheaper online! But unfortunately it’s not us and that’s okay. Perhaps we are not a great fit. Our goal is to make life easier for our customers. All to say, when you are interviewing theses companies . . . Do not compare based on prices. Compare companies based on the service they provide, what’s all included, how many years they have been in the game, and most importantly the KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators). Remember the salesman can sound good on the phone, his cheaper prices has you thinking, but what proof in the pudding does he/she have? 

Best of Luck! 

@Kelly W. Sure thing! All expenses should have a reasonable explanation, no doubt. You are doing the right thing by asking the questions. I am not sure who the Property Manager is but I simply do not have enough information to see where they went wrong. Based on what you have provided us here in the forum, it looks to be fine. 

Best of Luck! 

@Cole Perry This is awesome! What if I told you I have heard nothing but great things about REI Nation? I am sure our team will take good care of you.

BEST OF LUCK! 

@Cathryn Bankhead

Our team does service that area and I would be more than happy to connect and see if we are a great fit for you!

Best of Luck!