Property Management FAQ- "What if something breaks?"
My video series continues- with a new video today in which I discuss a Frequently Asked Question that comes from both owners and tenants alike: "What if something breaks?"
Hope folks find a bit of value here.
Remember….. Feel free to suggest a video topic! Have a Property Management question? Let me know, and I’ll answer it and make a video from it. Chances are pretty good that I’ll have an answer for you- and you’ll likely be able to help others who might also … (2 comments)
This is an age-old question in Property Management-land, of course- and it typically comes in one of these scenarios: 1) You're managing a single family home, townhome or condo for an owner who tells you he's "really handy" and has "handled things like that before", or 2) You have a tenant living in a single family home, townhome or condo you manage who tells you he's "really handy" and has "handled things like that before" I'll answer the question … (8 comments)
After spending a good bit of time in the property management world, there's a somewhat natural tendency to develop an "I've seen it all!" mentality. For some it comes after a year or two, while others might feel it coming on after ten or so years in the business.
I guess I've had it come and go over the course of the (now) 13 years I've been doing this. From a tenant's ignorance or lack of knowledge regarding something that generally falls within the "common sense" category, to a one's … (4 comments)
I dare say that whether we fall along the sales or the property management side of our business, we all love referrals. For many, they're the very lifeblood of their business. The key to receiving quality referrals on a regular basis, though, is that one must give them out as well.
So what happens when a referral goes wrong? A wide range of things, I suppose- some we can recover from, some we can't.
The lockbox goes on the door knob...and the door knob goes where?
OK... How many of you answered "On the ground"? I can't imagine that many of my fellow Active Rainer's offering that reply/suggestion- but if you happen to be one who's inclined to believe that a lockbox's proper place is on the ground... Congratulations! You're in fine company with the listing agent whose property I showed the other day. It's great that their folks (apparently) replaced the door knob and deadbolt lock at this property- yet … (4 comments)
Property Manager's Tip: Ensuring a deadbolt is really locked
All locks aren't the same. It's always good to know that a lock you believe to be locked really is locked- and here's a way of making doubly sure that's the case. I hope folks find this helpful.
Property Manager's Tip: Ensuring a deadbolt is really locked … (2 comments)
Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess (Legends Realty- Lake Mary, FL) discusses an issue with a ceiling fan. The fan wasn't installed correctly- and the result is a potential safety hazard.
Orlando Property Manager: Ceiling fan hazard … (2 comments)
How much did that vacancy make you today? I'm gonna go out on a limb here- and guess that if you're a property manager with a place that's sitting vacant, it didn't make you a dime today. It's a fairly short limb, of course- as common sense tells one that vacant properties generate no funds...and it's really more hypothesis than wild guess- for property management is what I do and all. That said, there are some folks (owners and some of my fellow Realtors and property managers alike) that … (0 comments)
A stick can't prop up a fence...A stick can't.... OK. After a few years in the Property Management world, you begin to think you've "seen it all". After a number of weeks, months and years pass by, one learns to never use that silly "seen it all" phrase again. Here's a great example of why that's a good stance to take. In making my first trip out to show one of our occupied properties the other day, I stumbled across this mess. Apparently, the fence fell over at some point between … (4 comments)
Came across this scenario during a showing this morning.... Went into an upstairs bedroom to find the ceiling fan running. I figured I'd turn it off as I typically do- in order to save the homeowner the needless expense of paying for the electricity to power the thing while the place empty.
Surprise! The fan's controlled by a remote, and the remote's not working. Quick check revealed that the battery's dying- and it's apparently not strong enough to … (2 comments)
maintenance: "Ant" that a shame? Orlando Property Management
- 10/09/12 02:04 PM
"Ant" that a shame? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8f44823ctk&feature=youtube_gdata_player "Ant" that a shame? My, my, my...it's another day- and another adventure in Property Managementland. Or is it Property Managementville? At any rate, I had an interesting showing last night. Over the years, I've stumbled across snakes in spare bedrooms and storage closets, bees everywhere, spiders, stray Pit Bulls and a ton of roaches. Last night brought my first showing/encounter with a bunch of ants. Not talking "Hey! Those ants messed up my picnic a little bit!"-ish ants, mind you- we're talking "Dang! I've never seen so many ants … (0 comments)
maintenance: Yet another call for pool/water safety
- 06/30/12 11:23 AM
Yet another call for pool/water safety Here we go again... This is a tough report here- as the tragic death of an innocent 11-year-old that was just trying to play some mini-golf follows. From the outside looking in, I feel a duty to inform in instances whenever and wherever I can. If the early reports are true, this was surely a preventable death resulting from someone's negligence. As the story indicates, GFI breakers are required for residential pools and hot tubs as well- this isn't a commercial or theme park issue alone. That said, it's my hope … (2 comments)
I thought grass was supposed to be green... http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/extensionservices/adults/fynclasses_principles.aspx I might've slept through parts of Colorin' class when I was a tyke, but I'm pretty sure grass is supposed to be green. I mean, how can it be greener on the other side if it's not your basic green to start with? Hmmm.... For those outside the area, the good Lord has been holding back on the liquid sunshine lately. When you can't remember the last time it rained, you've gotta bust out your wallet or the ol' Crayolas if you're looking … (2 comments)
maintenance: Home Security 101: The Great and Powerful Stick
- 01/11/12 06:17 PM
Home Security 101: The Great and Powerful Stick Can anyone tell me when The Stick became such a first-rate home security measure? Sure, folks have used sticks or clubs to fight in alleys for years and years- but when did this piece of equipment become such a versatile means of home protection? I can't remember exactly when these trendy things first came on the scene- but I can surely see why... Properly installed (as in the attached photo), you, too can rest easy at night knowing The Stick has your family protected. Home Security 101: The Great and Powerful Stick
When your tenant tapes your toilet back together and bails... ...it's time to hire a professional property manager- like yours truly.
Every now and then, someone will ask me "What would I need you for? I sign my tenants up, they pay rent, they leave. All of that 'property management' hocus pocus is for the birds!"
There are surely some good tenants out there, and good homeowner/investors that are more than capable of managing their own properties. No doubt about it- when things go well, the ol' Mr. … (4 comments)
Door kicked in while your property's vacant? Great time to hire a professional property manager!
Door kicked in while your property's vacant? Great time to hire a professional property manager! No, we don't have badges... but professional property managers like yours truly can help with getting investors' homes rented quickly- and rented to qualified tenants. Less vacancy means less time for your door to get kicked in. Yes, the best thing that can happen to an investment owner's home is to have quality tenants in place for a … (4 comments)
Though it's most always defined in tenants' lease agreements (and should be if it isn't), confusion reigns from time to time as said tenants seem to have difficulties in ascertaining what constitutes an emergency...and what doesn't.
In my continuing efforts to get a grasp on this whole video blogging deal, I offer what I hope will be a bit of clarification on the issue.
Orlando Property Manager Dennis Burgess writes about property management, general real estate and news/events affecting the metro Orlando, FL area.
With more than 13 years of property management experience and being a licensed Florida Realtor, Dennis surely has some sort of information you'll find interesting!
Feel free to comment, send questions he may be able to help you with, or any referrals he may provide with top-notch service.
Thank you kindly for stopping and reading, and thank you for the opportunity to be of service in the future.
Property Management FAQ- "What if something breaks?"
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