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Jasper Zimmerman Property management Anderson, IN
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
We don’t know any PMCs to recommend in the area mentioned, but since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant, you might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesWe recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.
Ryan Brown How to deal with ignorant tenants?
6 February 2025 | 7 replies
I mean after screening a tenant, the only documents I usually deal with them about are signing lease addendums or new leases which are either done electronically or in person.
Don Konipol Passive Investor Strategies vs Active Investor Strategies
24 January 2025 | 3 replies
Not sure how many PMCs you've had bad experiences with, but we'll take exception to:"Then do a thorough research on tenant applicants (note: leaving this to a PM may be hazardous to your financial health)".BP seems to have more threads about screening mistakes by DIY landlords as opposed to PMCs.Now, if you'd have mentioned Maintenance, you'd get no argument from me:) Even the PMC industry acknowledges maintenance as one of the biggest challenges.Rereading my post, I kinda see how I sounded negative toward PMs.  
Angel Mora Evernest Property Management
29 January 2025 | 25 replies
Screening and placing a tenant, they know local rules, they have eyes that can see the property and know what is going on there.
Ike Okwerekwu Property Manager Referrals
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?
Shea Gajewski Young Investor Seeking Advice
3 February 2025 | 5 replies
As you look to scale, just make sure to hold/build reserves for when repairs come up and take your time screening tenants as you will find a vacant unit is much less stressful than dealing with a bad tenant.
Michael Beirne Section 8 BRRRR in Baltimore
22 January 2025 | 15 replies
A property manager that can assist with rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance, and run an online ledger for us to track expenses.
Pete Resendez A friend's divorce mediation and a townhouse involved
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
Blood gets thick and the worst part is 10 years later there are new voices in their ears, telling them all kind of crap and filling it with all kinds of ideas. 
Ed Lopez Excessive "Make Ready" Costs from Property Manager
21 January 2025 | 35 replies
Smoke detectors are two screws and a batteryScreen door could be tricky depends on if screen just needs repaired or replaced. 
Jennifer Stammberger RE Cold calling companies
6 February 2025 | 13 replies
Everyone knows realtors if they are consumer, it's very unlikely a cold call is going to warrant even an answer these days with call screening.