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80: Rookie Reply: How Does Property Management Handle Maintenance?

2021/5/22
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Real Estate Rookie

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This week’s question comes from Bryan) on the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group. **Bryan **is asking: ** How do PM (property management) companies handle maintenance? **Do they fix the issue and submit invoices to the owner or withhold the amount from monthly payments to the owner?  

This is a great question for those who want to **transition from self-management **)**to hiring **property managers). Both Ashley and Tony have the same type of payment setup with their property managers, but it can vary company to company.

Here are some answers/suggestions:

  • Both Ashley and Tony have a maintenance threshold for small repairs

  • Anything** over the threshold needs to be approved**

  • One the job is done, the **cost is deducted from the rent **

  • You can always go with a PM’s repair/remodel bid, but it may save you money to hire an** outside contractor**)** you know and trust**

  • Try and get PM companies with software, so you can see the exact invoice online

  • And more in the episode…

If you want Ashley and Tony to answer a real estate question, you can post in the Real Estate Rookie Facebook Group)! Or, call us at the Rookie Request Line (1-888-5-ROOKIE).

Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rookie80

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