@Patricia Smith Even if someone give you a referral, what meets their expectations, may not meet yours.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

., electrical, plumbing).Project Timeline:Start Date: For the portion of work they are completing.Completion Date: Set realistic deadlines for their tasks, adjusted to your overall project schedule.Liquidated Damages:Specify a daily amount to be deducted from their final payment if they fail to meet deadlines (with exceptions for factors beyond their control, like severe weather).

Hey Kolby, Nice to meet you!

Section 8 guarantees part of the rent, which is great for income stability, but the building will have regular inspections to meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS).

@Madeline Walsh if you are in the area you should stop in at our monthly meet up.

Nice to meet you.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

We have a minimum income requirement to qualify for this unit (4 times monthly rent); based on your email, it appears you meet that qualification.

If you're truly interested in this project; always make an offer, that meets your needs. 

I also am planning to meet with my PM on Monday to discuss pain points and better expectations, I would love to hear what sort of expectations you set with property managers?