How to avoid the $10/hr property management jobs

How to avoid the $10/hr property management jobs

How to avoid the $10 per hour property management jobs Guilty as charged.  Shelly and I do not always avoid the $10 per hour property management jobs.  What I mean by the $10 per hour jobs are all the jobs that you know you should hire people to do, but you find...
How to get rid of fleas

How to get rid of fleas

How to get rid of fleas Oh no, we have a major flea problem.  That is what I said a few years back when I started a renovation project on a recently purchased two unit property.  I have seen fleas before, and have had to deal with them on my cats over the years, we...
How to manage a winter vacancy

How to manage a winter vacancy

How to manage a winter vacancy Having a vacant apartment any time of year can be a challenge.  When you live in a cold climate a winter vacancy can be even more challenging.  This past year we had an apartment, where the old tenant moved out and there was a 30 day...
How to close a frozen door

How to close a frozen door

How to close a frozen door Winter in Nova Scotia, well, I have to tell you it gets cold.  Really cold, and snowy.  That can cause a problem for both tenants and owners.  We get at least one call every year about a door that will not close. I have seen some cases...
Keep a close watch on utility bills

Keep a close watch on utility bills

Keep a close watch on your utility bills When I got into multi-family investing, I learned very quickly that the old saying “a penny saved is a penny earned” applies to property management.  One of the most important reasons to have your property professionally...