Important questions to ask your property manager in the USA

Some of the questions to consider asking before you commit to a property manager:

• who does the trivial jobs like changing a light bulbs?
• Are property inspections detailed and include photos?
• how often they being in operation?
• how many properties do they manage?
• do they have a property on they own they are managing?
• do they include in the price of managing your property the usual inspections?
• how often do they inspect the property?
• How often do we review the rent?
• Will you get a written contract of what they are required to do ?
• What areas do they cover?
• When looking for a new tenant will they be available to show the property 6/7 days a week?
• How much stuff do they employ?
• Do you check the credit history, past rental history, employment etc of the potential tenant?
• Are rent arrears followed up every day, with letters sent out at the right time and in accordance with legislation?
• Would you always await my approval to repair an item?