Selecting a Property Manager

Chelsea Carl • October 9, 2019

Property Management, Real Estate, San Diego, Landlord, Tenant, Inspection, Lease, Investment

Landlords in San Diego need help in managing their properties. Large real estate portfolios require time and effort and the landlord may have other interests to look after. Property management companies in San Diego could be a solution, but only if they are high-quality enterprises.

Property managers don't all have the same qualifications. Some are unable to keep the property profitable despite all good intentions. There are several criteria a landlord may use in selecting a good property manager.

There Is a Commitment to Maintaining Value

San Diego real estate is expensive, and the value can stay high depending on the attention the property receives. Routine inspections are property audits; the manager checks to see everything is in working order. Damage should never be covered up and only reputable repair contractors are used for fixing worn down utilities or faulty electrical wiring.

A Proven Record of Steady Cash Flow

Property owners invest a lot of money in their apartments. Rent must be collected reliably with few instances of late payments. Property managers who continue to collect rent by going door-to-door or relying on the post office are not being efficient. Landlords have major bills and must pay these obligations on time. Rental collection supervised by a property manager needs to be credited to the landlord's bank account promptly.

Superior Tenant Relations

This means communication and problem-solving. An absentee property manager is as bad as having no manager at all. Many tenant-landlord disputes occur because of poor communication. A prospective property manager in San Diego must give evidence of fostering good relations with tenants. There should be examples of solving disputes and, if possible, verified by any tenant involved in the problem.

Selecting Good Tenants

Poor selection practices permit bad tenants to cross the threshold. Choosing the right apartment resident requires experience and skill. Proper background checks should be conducted, and all fair housing laws must be adhered to.

If a property management company shows that it meets the criteria mentioned above, the landlord should seriously consider becoming a client. Alta Vista Properties more than meets the expectations.

We are skilled professionals. Alta Vista Properties has provided superior service to landlords in San Diego for over 30 years. Our clients have substantial real estate portfolios, and we successfully manage and maintain the units. We assure a steady cash flow by using electronic transfers for rent. We encourage tenants to report repair needs quickly with a web page dedicated to receiving repair requests. Alta Vista Properties only deals with reputable contractors and there are no hidden fees.

We offer other services that make matters convenient for our clients. We use the best real estate management software in the industry to create reports that the landlords need for various reasons. We can source good tenants and have a reliable base of leads. It does not take long for us to fill an empty rental.

We do not enjoy having to evict a tenant, but we can get rid of an unruly occupant. We follow all the laws carefully and give the individual every opportunity to make needed improvements. Nevertheless, we will not hesitate to evict anyone who harms the value of a client’s property.

Our dedication to excellent service results in satisfied clients who see the value of their rental property increase over time. Most tenants renew their leases with us and gladly refer friends and family to the properties we manage.

We encourage landlords to check our references and talk to people who know us. We believe that both clients and tenants will highly recommend our services.

Please do inquire at any time about our property management services. We can be reached at 858-274-3600 or by email at info@altavistaproperties.net. We look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions.

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