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TOP 10 REASONS TO HIRE A PROPERTY MANAGER

By Brian Carola when something breaks. Having a play by the rules. This is another go-to crew of honest, trusted people MUST in property management.

Wondering if you really makes these problems go away need a property manager? You do. Here are the top reasons why. quickly and shows the professionalism of the person in charge giving the tenant the feeling of ease. 9 Having as easy stable investment which takes care of itself with the least amount of hassle as possible. Having a check 1 Credit and background checks. Believe it or not, sometimes people are not honest with their past. 5 Taking the calls and arranging for service as time is of the essence. I’ve had calls at 3am, deposited into your account every month is what solid property management is about. One must be like a private investiga- 6am and so on. It’s not fun and tor as a thorough check is a must. 2 Verifications of employment and rental history is another must. Letting someone occupy your investment that you painfully nothing can be done but tenants call anyways. 6 Proper accounting with every penny taken in and spent with monthly statements including 10 Stability of having someone on your side that knows all of the above. Property management is not for everyone. As a landlord myself, I maintain means one should be sure copies of all bills and yearly 1099 strongly suggest having a qualified of the stability of the tenant. forms for taxes. property manager take care of your investment(s) to insure the best 3 Making sure the property is in good working condition before move-in ensures a smoother 7 Being available nearly 24/7 as things always seem to break at the worst possible time. return on your dollar and the least amount of aggravation. lease term. Brian Carola is the owner/desig4 Having a team of people to help when things fail. The Landlord/Tenant Act requires 8 Familiarity with current rents, market trends and all of the statues concerning property management. One can get themnated broker with Valley Homes & Land, Inc. Phoenix native, leasing and selling since 1983. diligence on part of the landlord selves in trouble if you do not

11 CRITICAL HOME INSPECTION TRAPS TO BE AWARE OF WEEKS BEFORE LISTING YOUR NORTH PHOENIX HOME FOR SALE

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