Being a landlord can be very stressful and it requires a lot of time and energy from an owner. Many owners ask: “when is the right time to hire a property management company to manage my investment?” The answer to this question will vary from owner to owner, but below are some of the signs that it is time to hire a property manager:
How to Know When to Hire a Property Management Company
- You are being bombarded with maintenance requests – Receiving maintenance requests are unavoidable. Things are going to break with your investment property and they will need to be fixed. If these maintenance requests are coming in faster than you can get them resolved, it may be time to consider hiring a property management company. A good property manager will have a list of qualified vendors that can usually solve any issue in a timely manner.
- You move to a different location than your investment property – As stated earlier, in order to manage your investment property, you have to be able to be in close proximity to your property. Any time there is a showing, you need to collect rent, or there is a maintenance issue, you need to be able to get to the property quickly. If you move to a different city or state, it may be time to hire a property management company.
- You cannot handle all of the showings – One of the most important aspects of renting your property is finding a qualified tenant to place in your investment. Without doing so, you cannot make any money on your investment. For this reason, you have to be available to show your property to prospective tenants. If you cannot find the time to do this, it may be time to consider hiring a property management company.
- You do not know what to do once your tenant stops paying rent – No one wants to rent their property to a tenant that does not pay rent on time or does not take care of your investment. In the unfortunate event that your tenant stops paying rent, do you know the procedure for eviction? If you answered “no”, then it may be time to consider hiring a property management company. A good property management company will be well versed and should have a procedure in place in the event a tenant needs to be evicted.
If you do not think that you are able to continue managing your investment, please consider hiring FRE Property Management. We are the premier property management company in Utah and will provide you with the peace of mind knowing that your investment will be taken care of. Contact us today at 801-673-5692.
