What should I charge to manage a property? A friend recently asked me to help him fill his rentals. I filled all ten in a month with good tenants. We did not set a fee in advance - I wanted to see how it went before I committed to the job. How much should I ask for? [more inside]
posted by walla on Sep 23, 2009 - 20 answers

Please make it clear to me just how essential property managers are. [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Mar 9, 2009 - 26 answers

I'm getting a house I inherited ready to rent out since I don't want to try and sell it in the current market. I've never been a landlord before. The house is in St. Petersburg, Florida in a desirable neighborhood. [more inside]
posted by lordrunningclam on Feb 10, 2009 - 16 answers

How should I go about negotiating a new lease with my leasing company? Ideally I would pay the same or less in monthly rent. [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea on Jan 31, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend a property management company in the Chicago area? I'm a would-be landlord. [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Jan 29, 2009 - 3 answers

Seattle property management company recommendations? [more inside]
posted by kanuck on May 13, 2008 - 1 answer

Tenants or owners, please rave or rant about recent experiences with property management companies in 1. Boston, MA, or 2. Calgary, AB. [more inside]
posted by cybercoitus interruptus on Apr 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Have any Chicago mefites had experience with Hunter Properties, Acorn Management, Lake Front Management, Lee Street Apartment Rentals, or Water Tower Realty? Praise is as welcome as criticism. [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Jul 4, 2007 - 3 answers

How can I deal with the property management company that is stalling on getting a major repair completed, when I don't have the contract with them? [more inside]
posted by slow graffiti on Mar 1, 2007 - 14 answers

A new management company has taken over my apartment building, and my lease is up. Should I stay where I am, or should I start looking for a new apartment? [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on May 23, 2006 - 9 answers