All Forum Posts by: Katherine T.

Hey,

I am an investor in Bormingham, Alabama. Does anyone know of a good reputable property management company in the Birmingham area? I am with one that is pathetic to say the least- I can't get them on phone, no return phone or emails. I am ready to cut off this relationship ( lol - disappointed customer☺).

Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!

@Rachael Agrusothank you!

@Brian Van Pelt thank you!

Hey BP,

I am an investor and I self manage one of my properties. I have had a tenant in it for 4 years. It's vacant and so I am presently looking get a good tenant. I actually have alot of inquiries, thanks to FB. I just need to do the history and screenings. Question is what the best site you have used for those that self manage? Much appreciated!

@Brenda Moulton am not in Houston though my 2 bros are☺. However I just had a roof replaced in Al. I had a contractor in mind that quoted a fairly decent price but decided to use homeadvisor to compare rates. The reviews helped. I was able to get a better deal - the work was done well. I was glad I shopped around and had them bid for the work.

@Chibuzor Alumba

Thanks for your post. You pointed great lessons learnt not just for you but will be beneficial for the newbies. It can only get better moving forward. I just got rid of a second bad investment home with some drainage issues. I am smarter - unfortunately its in hind sight. Best wishes

Thanks Brian.  I feel the same way.. ridiculous. I appreciate. 

Hey BP  family,

Please assist. I have an investment property I am looking to put on the market.  Its market value is in the $50- 60K range.  The realtor I have selected charges a $6000 flat fee for any properties under $100,000.  I am thinking this is too high.  I know 6% is standard, less if one can negotiate. What do you all think is this typical for some realtors? I will appreciate input.  Thanks

Thanks Robert for the great feedback. Good food for thought.  It always helps to have insight into a fellow investors thinking. 

Best wishes

Katherine

Hey  BP, 

I have a property under property management.  Its been 3 months going 4 months on the market  and where as I understand the market may be slow this time of the year I am not sure if enough is being done by my company to market it besides it being on postlets. I am alittle concerned because its not getting enough traffic, no feedback from the visits, price has been reduced to in an attempt to raise interest.  What should I expect of my property mgt company? Also is this the new wave ... sending potential clients out to the property with a passcode to the securty lock and letting them tour the property on their own? This one was new to me ... any other companies doing this? Also I popped in at the property over the weekend and found afew items _(trashy) not supposed to be in the property especially during showings. None of these were there when I handed the home over to be marketed.  Disturbing!  How do I know when it is time to find another company? Or am I getting hasty? Any one know of good property management companies in the Birmingham areas?  Any input / assistance will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks