The days when the management of rental properties just entailed collecting money are well and truly over. Besides being well-trained and highly skilled, one of the main things you should be looking for in a property manager is experience in the industry – particularly a deep knowledge of the area you’re looking to invest in (or have already invested in). When asked, they should be able to give you a detailed record of all the services they offer, including fees.
In choosing the best property manager, you may ask them these questions and carefully review their answers: What are your processes in choosing good tenants? Can you explain your charges and how much exactly I will be paying? How will you assist in maximising my return and optimising capital growth? How much would you market the property for, and why?
Provided that the answers supplied are satisfactory, you may have found the manager for you. But just like any relationship, don’t feel the need to rush into anything.
Their primary duties are to market your rental, choose tenants and then, as the name suggests, manage your property.
You can assign a manager to do one or more of these main responsibilities, depending on your needs and agreement – here are a few of the more specific tasks.
An experienced manager will have a good understanding of the local market, and how potential changes could affect your investment.