I have three scenarios for you to consider today. And they aren't farfetched; they actually happened to real property owners.
- Its 2:00 a.m. in the morning and your phone rings. It's your tenant. He was awakened by a dripping faucet and he wanted to let you know right away. He was up, so why shouldn't you be?
- Your tenant has been in your rental property for 6-months. Now he has ants and he wants you to spray for them. He starts talking about the property being unfit to live in, quoting the health laws, and talking about not paying rent until you remedy the situation.
- You offered a "one month free rent" promotion to get your unit filled. The tenant moves in, and then never pays rent again.
You already have a full-time job, why do you need another? There are 173 working hours in the normal month, not counting weekends or nights. If you save $140/month because you don't want to hire a manager, you are pocketing a whopping $0.80/hour. And you don't even want to run that calculation for the 24-hour a day coverage that most managers offer.
Take the everyday worry out of your life. Property managers carry the stress and burden for you. They provide you separation from the tenant. They keep you in line with the current housing laws. They keep your property rented at market rate. And, it's all tax deductible. That's a good return on your investment.
If your still not convinced that property management is for you, then please visit our website at www.SCVLeasing.com and view our Common Pitfalls of the Self-Managed Property. We are always available for a no cost, over the phone, consultation.
-----
Scott Taylor is the principal property manager and co-owner of SCV Leasing in Santa Clarita, California. SCV Leasing serves Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Santa Clarita, Saugus, Canyon Country, Fair Oaks Ranch, Castaic, Sand Canyon, and Westridge with homes for rent, condos for rent, and property management services.
His experience as a rental property owner and as a property manager makes him the best choice for managing your rental. SCV Leasing's unsurpassed marketing plan puts renters in properties fast. Mr. Taylor can be reached at scott@scvleasing.com.
Comments(1)