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All Forum Posts by: Dena Puliatti

Dena Puliatti has started 1 posts and replied 279 times.

Post: Connecting with investors in Alabama

Dena PuliattiPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posts 297
  • Votes 244

I am an investors' agent and manage in Huntsville. Let me know if you need a scope for realistic rents.

Post: How to do when Section 8 tenant going to move out

Dena PuliattiPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posts 297
  • Votes 244

I recommend you compare your before occupied and after occupied pictures. If there is damage from a Section 8 tenant, Section 8 will not compensate you for it. You can send the tenant to collections and go after her voucher. I would not ask the tenant to do the repairs. Bad repairs are harder to fix than no repairs.

Post: Property Managers – How Are You Handling Tenants Who Aren’t Paying Rent?

Dena PuliattiPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posts 297
  • Votes 244

Don't waver from your policy. If rent is due on the 5th, notices need to go up on the 6th. My rent collector sends messages to delinquent tenants first thing in the morning on the 6th. Most of the time, they just need a couple of days until a Friday payday, for instance. You'll learn quickly who you can work with and who you can't. We also charge a $45 late fee on the 6th along with a $25 notice posting fee. Then there are daily late fees. Usually a couple of times with the late fees is enough to keep tenants in line.

Post: Efficient Maintenance Request Management – What Works for You?

Dena PuliattiPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posts 297
  • Votes 244

My company partners with a local contractor. All make-readies and work orders are assigned to him. His admin calls the vendors if it is something he and his crew can't handle. He sends quotes to me and the owners. The owners are familiar with him, can talk quotes through with him, and I don't charge a mark-up on maintenance. This really simplifies it all.

Post: Multifamily in Huntsville

Dena PuliattiPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posts 297
  • Votes 244

Look into SFHs in neighboring subdivisions around Huntsville and Madison. Harvest is a good market and desirable for renters. We have tons of new apartment complexes, so renting out apartments in quads is taking longer since they offer less amenities. Some of the new build SFHs are very affordable with in-house lender rates.

Post: First time investor needing some confidence!

Dena PuliattiPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posts 297
  • Votes 244
Quote from @Jeremy Melloul:

Welcome! Exciting times ahead in your real estate journey. Here’s a quick take:

1. Macro Trends vs. 1% Rule
The 1% rule is handy but not a dealbreaker if macro trends like population and job growth are strong. Focus on overall returns.

2. Provo Connections
Using your friend’s connections in Provo is smart—it lowers risk. Just make sure the numbers still work for your goals.

3. Expanding Metros
Direct flights help, but don’t skip great markets like Columbus or Huntsville if they offer better returns. Strong local teams can bridge the gap.

4. Property Management
For OOS, a property manager is a good idea, especially at first. It’s a cost, but it saves time and headaches.

5. Positive Cash Flow
Immediate cash flow isn’t always possible in growth markets. Just plan for reserves if it takes a year or two to break even.

Take your time, do the research, and trust the process. Good luck—keep us posted!

I've heard great things about the Columbus market. I work with investors in Huntsville, and there are big things heating up here, as well. Best of luck @Benjamin Ying 

Post: BRRRR in Huntsville

Dena PuliattiPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posts 297
  • Votes 244

It is an appreciation play right now. With new programs opening here, there will definitely be an influx of new residents.

Post: Investing in Huntsville

Dena PuliattiPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posts 297
  • Votes 244

It's a strong market. You may want to move on it sooner rather than later. The market is soft now, but with the new administration, we are going to see a lot more jobs coming in.

Post: Retired Navy, New investor looking to buy first Property in 2025

Dena PuliattiPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posts 297
  • Votes 244

Welcome! I'm a broker and property manager here in Huntsville. I can help you with accurate rent expectations.

Post: New Title Company

Dena PuliattiPosted
  • Property Manager
  • Huntsville, AL
  • Posts 297
  • Votes 244

Wolfe Jones is my go-to. Harrison and Gammons is also excellent.