All Forum Posts by: Mian Rizwan

Thank you all for your time and advice - got some peace of mind after these comments. 

My property manager is reaching out to the city inspector today and we will go from there i suppose

Sorry guys have been away for a while .... no i never used their offer. They still keep sending me offers

Would prefer to use HELOC and 401 K if I need

Have a small multifamily in North county St Louis which is "managed" by a property management firm. Received a letter from city today summoning me to present to court online given

- change of occupancy has occurred without first securing a certificate 

- Missing carbon monoxide detector outside 1 unit

To be honest, I have never been to court before - do I need to get a lawyer ? what to expect during such hearing 

When I read city ordinance # 67914 there is even mention of heavy fine and Imprisonment  !!

Hey guys. Any recommendations regarding company for wood casing windows installation in STL market (need for personal residence)

Thank you for all the valuable input. Let me put some perspective on where I’m coming from

- my first property manager - was very active on BiggerPockets had a big company and seemed amazing on paper. However once we got in bed, it was impossible to get hold of him or his “ team”. Maybe I was just another owner in his portfolio ( with that thought in mind, what Service would he be providing to my client/tenant

- Second property manager, I had some family connection with him so he / his company is more responsive. We have monthly conference calls in addition to the usual appfolio updates etc etc. 

- my goal - find somebody with good ethics/somebody I can work with. Have him learn the ropes/look over your shoulder. Maybe he can be my acquisition / rehab manager etc one day.

Will see how things unfold

I have tried a bunch of guys, people who cold call at my office for work, amazon installation guys etc. You give them jobs and see how professional they behave....

I had good experience with a handyman over the years. Thinking of pitching him to become property manager for a single family I am considering to buy in his backyard. Any ideas regarding what a fair deal look like 

- Fixed monthly payment ?

- $ / visit

- 1st month's rent ?

I have dealt with property management companies with tall claims and horrible performance. Want to try something different 

1. I use "mint"

2. Banks can link buisness accounts for you. Some may charge extra $ after a certain no of accounts

Need a telephone electrician to setup phone/ fax in new office in Belleville IL/ St Louis. Any suggestions

Riz

Any input ?