Property Management Blog

This is not an “ IF” question, It is a “ REALITY” Question, because…. You Are Going Into Business Right?

Before making this decision it might be worth spending a little time considering the costs involved if you decide to self manage. There are factors to consider that are not able to be measured by a spreadsheet. We all also know how detrimentally important it is in any Real Estate investing plan to crunch the numbers and know what those numbers represent, but don’t overlook the back stage drama you will also be facing that all Property Managers must deal with day in and day out .

The Dalai Lama was once puzzling on Humankind and wisely spoke to the Universal Truth that is not thought of sometimes when making important decisions ~

“Man, because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”

If you think about your goals in investing in Real Estate in the Kansas City area and you factor in hiring a property manager when purchasing your investment property, you could be a much happier and successful Real Estate Investor. Are you purchasing a second career, or do you just want to add Real Estate to your Investment portfolio?

Home means different things to different people. But there are basic and meaningful common goals for both Tenants and Landlords~

Comfort, Security, Safety, Family, Friends, and Celebration.

As odd as it may sound, these are all things that both Tenants and Landlords want from the home they live in, and the home Landlords own and provide for a tenant.

For tenants, whether they are looking for a long term situation, or a transition home; while they adjust to a new city or a new job, they want a place that allows them to feel like they are Home.

Landlords also want their property to be cared for and treated like a Home. They often count on their property as an integral part of a plan for their families, and future.

Rent Robin understands and works everyday day to bring together all of the things that matter to both Tenant’s and Landlord’s, and we are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Your Road Home

While residents want to rent a nice looking home, they often have no interest, time, or knowledge on how to maintain the property. They may agree to landscape maintenance in the rental contract but it can be difficult for a property manager or owner to enforce. The owner can charge the tenant for maintenance or include landscape maintenance but it is not always practical to increase the rent with the full cost, particularly if the landscaping on the property is extensive.