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Four Reasons to Hire a Property Management Company By Paul Kerley, Salem Oregon

Four Reasons to Hire a Property Management Company

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Four Reasons to Hire a Property Management Company By Paul Kerley, Salem Oregon

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Introduction• Owner of Whitman Park Apartments and Heatherstone

Apartments, Paul Kerley, JD, owns Commercial Property Resources, a property management company in Salem, Oregon. Paul Kerley owns approximately 1,000 residential units throughout Salem, Oregon, and ensures properties remain in optimal condition by employing professionals to care for the grounds, address tenant issues, and enhance home features, such as security systems and appliances.

In addition to collecting rent and handling maintenance, a property management company is responsible for marketing open units and dealing with tenants directly.

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Property Management Company• The following are reasons to consider hiring a

property management firm.

1. Property owners may not always have quick access to their real estate to tend to on-site issues. If living far from the property, an owner should use the services of an experienced property management company to resolve issues in a timely manner.

2. A property management company has the resources to oversee numerous units and properties.

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Conclusion• 3. As an independent contractor, a property

management company handles all the responsibilities of hiring and managing staff. This removes the need for a property owner to process payroll and deal with other factors of being an employer.

4. If a property owner enjoys growing his or her business rather than focusing on being a landlord, a property management firm makes more time for an owner to research prospective properties to add to an existing portfolio and enhance business structure.