TOP ADVANTAGES OF USING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOR RENTAL PROPERTY

DETERMINE CORRECT RENTAL RATE

A good property management company will first inspect the property and conduct a thorough market study in order to set a rental price for your property. This helps you achieve the balance between getting steady monthly income and maintaining a low vacancy rate. This can be achieved by looking through the advertisements posted online and in local classifieds to see what the other landlords are charging for similar properties. This is a very good way to ballpark your rent price.


PROPERTY MARKETING AND ADVERTISING

A Property Management Company through long experience will know exactly where to market your property. They will use all resources including online and media. This will be a significant advantage when it comes to filling your rental property quickly and avoiding long vacancies.


FINDING THE CORRECT TENANTS

Finding tenants is easy. But, finding the right tenant is tough. Experienced property managers are experts at finding good tenants, and will take care of all the details, including the background checks, verifying employment, and collecting previous landlord references.


RENT COLLECTING AND DEPOSITING PAYMENTS ON TIME

If you have ever let a property for rent, you will know that sometimes securing payment from tenants can be difficult. Property management companies have efficient systems in place to effectively collect rent and maintain on-time payments. Collecting payments on time is very crucial to maintaining your cash flow. You will find this particularly important if you have more than one property.


MANAGING TENANTS

A property management company will manage all areas of the tenant – landlord relationship in addition to finding good tenants. The property manager will handle routine and emergency maintenance. They will also take care of routine inspections and will manage any situations where any resolution is required.


MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS

Property management companies will have good relationships with maintenance workers, contractors and suppliers. Hence, Property Management Company will get you the best work for the best price. Independent landlord cannot do the same. They will also oversee any necessary maintenance or contract projects.


ENSURING PAYMENT OF ALL PROPERTY DUES

There are many taxes and dues that have to be paid if a property is owned. There might be many applicable taxes and regulations to abide by when renting and maintaining your rental property depending on where the property is located. Property Management company can help you keep your property up to date in this aspect.


MAXIMIZE USE OF YOUR TIME

You are free to spend your time in other activities by having Property Management Company take care of the day to day aspects of running your income property.


MAXIM PROFIT FOR YOUR MONEY

The property management usually charges a percentage of your property’s monthly rental rate in exchange for their services. The rate typically runs anywhere from 6-10%. When you compare this amount by hiring professionals individually to take care of your property, you will notice this amount is generally less.


FLEXIBILITY TO INVESTMENT IN ANY LOCATIONS

By hiring a property management company, you can take advantage of investment deals in any location you wish. If you manage your own properties, you are limited to investment opportunities within a certain distance of your own home. This is one of biggest advantage of hiring a Property Management Company.