The Benefits of Property Management

Local Expertise
First, property management firms are the local area experts. Property managers know the local laws, city ordinances and the local rental market. Each city is different. Property managers can deal with rent control and some of the other things that are tough to know right off the bat.

Tenant Placement
When you work with a professional property manager, you will get some help in finding a better quality tenant for your rental property. Property managers have access to a larger pool of prospects, and they also have the resources to perform better screening and more aggressive advertising.

Peace of Mind
Finally, hiring a property management company will bring you greater peace of mind. The cost is pretty minimal; for 6 to 10 percent of your monthly rent, you will get a lot of your time back and eliminate a lot of the stress and frustration that can come with responding to tenants. You won’t have to wake up late at night to take care of a plumbing emergency. Property managers can guide you through evictions and advise you on dealing with tenant issues. Professional property management gives you more time to do what you do best – invest in more properties.

If you have any questions about the value of professional management, or you’d like to hear more about the services we can offer, please feel free to contact us by phone at 1-510-649-3380.

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