Investment properties like condominiums and apartments or single-family rental homes practically need round-the-clock monitoring to ensure these are properly maintained. While property management duties and responsibilities run the gamut, the primary focus is to ensure that the properties under the care of the property management company are well-maintained to keep them up to standard. If you own several real estate investment properties, hiring the services of a property management company could be an option worth considering. To help you get started, here are a few key property management duties and responsibilities to know about, so you’ll know what to look... Read more »

We frequently get questions from homeowners who aren’t sure exactly why a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) would need the services of a property management company. It’s not difficult to understand why this subject would need clarification: Doesn’t an HOA board essentially perform property management duties?  HOA boards are volunteers. While they do dedicate considerable time to property management efforts, they can’t be expected to handle the daily — sometimes complex and time-consuming — management and maintenance issues most communities experience. It would be a full-time job!  Our goal is to provide a concise, straightforward overview of common HOA property management responsibilities.... Read more »