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Choosing a ManagerProperty Management for a First-Time Landlord With One Rental in DFW
Most local, broker-owned managers in DFW will take one rental house; some larger operations will not. Here is why, what a first-time owner should expect from onboarding and education, and how to tell a good fit.
Justin Brown · 7 min read
Choosing a ManagerDFW Property Management for Out-of-State and Overseas Owners: How to Choose
A remote owner cannot drop by, so the manager has to replace their eyes, their signature and their judgment. Here is what to require from a DFW manager when you live in another state or another country.
Justin Brown · 8 min read
Local AreasDuplex Property Management in Tarrant County: What to Look For
A duplex is two leases, two tenants and one roof. Here is why it needs a manager who prices each side separately, staggers the leases and has a plan for the systems both units share.
Justin Brown · 8 min read
Choosing a ManagerTaking Over a Badly Managed Rental in Fort Worth: How a New Manager Fixes It
A neglected rental does not get fixed all at once. A new manager audits the lease, ledger, deposit, repairs and tenant relationship, then repairs them in a deliberate order. Here is what that looks like.
Justin Brown · 7 min read
Choosing a ManagerMonth-to-Month Property Management With No Long-Term Contract
Property managers with no long-term contract exist, and the agreement is simpler than most owners expect. Here is what month-to-month management changes, what it does not, and the exit terms to read first.
Justin Brown · 7 min read
Choosing a ManagerShould Your Property Manager Own Rental Property Too?
A manager who owns rentals understands cash flow and vacancy from the inside. They also compete with you for tenants. Here is how to weigh that experience against the conflict, and what matters more than either.
Justin Brown · 7 min read
Choosing a ManagerChecking a Property Manager's Track Record: Numbers and Owner References
A manager's track record is four things: public records, performance numbers, owner references and a test you run yourself. Here is what to request, how to read it and what to ask the other owners.
Justin Brown · 7 min read
Choosing a ManagerWhat to See at the First Consultation: Sample Agreement, Statement and Plan
Before you pay a property manager anything, you should have seen a sample agreement, a sample owner statement and a written plan for your house. Here is what each should contain and how to read it.
Justin Brown · 8 min read
Getting StartedWhen to Hire a Property Manager: Before the House Is Rent-Ready
The best time to hire a property manager is before the make-ready, not after. Here is what the manager does during the prep weeks, the lead time to allow, and what it costs you to wait.
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