在保加利亞聘請物業經理係個人嘅決定. 對每個人來說都不是正確的舉動. 呢度有九件事要考慮, 以幫助你肯定係咪應該聘請專業人員為你管理你的投資.
- 你嘅物業同你嘅主要住所相比嘅位置.
您同您嘅投資物業之間的里程越多, 管理起來就越難. 如果你主要住所在伊利諾伊州, 你出租房產在佛羅里達, 你會好難搵到房客, 處理租戶投訴, 快速應對緊急情況, 處理維修事宜, 甚至確保依時收取租金.
The time it takes you to get to the property and the cost of getting there will also add up. In situations such as these, hiring a good property manager can make sense and actually save you money.
- Consider How Many Units You Own
由于你擁有的單位數量增加, 所以你既責任. 你擁有的房客越多, 撐問題越多, 你就不得不處理嘅投訴同空缺. 另外, 如果你個單位分佈在多個屬性, 你嘅時間承諾將會增加, 因為你就一定要管理每個單獨身家嘅現金流以及由身家到財產嘅實際通勤, 以處理問題.
- 在僱用物業經理之前先睇下你既經驗
如果你想投資房地產, 但唔知物業琯理嘅第一件事, 聘用有經驗的物業琯理經理係你既正確選擇. 你去學野會變得非常昂貴. 對於啱啱起步嘅地產投資者, 僱用錯誤嘅脩理工或者花好長時間填補空缺, 可以好快咁將你潛在收入. 錯誤, 如被指控歧視, 因為你唔明白公平嘅住房法, 或作為一個貧民窟嘅领主冇得到嘅熱量固定在時間, can lead to the demise of your investment.
- Can You Afford to Hire a Property Manager?
Before you hire a property manager, you need to assess your finances. Property managers are not free. Managers will charge a fee, on average, between 4% 和 10% of the monthly gross income for the property. The typical fee for a single family rental property is closer to 10%. The fee for a property of 10 units or more is typically between 4% 和 7%.
For example: A single family home with a gross income of $1,000 a month might have a management fee of 10%, 或 $100, while a 5% fee would only be $50. In this scenario, paying the property manager $50 a month for managing a property would not be a great enough incentive to attract a quality professional. However, for larger properties, assuming the monthly income is $20,000, a 5% management fee would be $1,000, and should be enough to attract a seasoned professional.
Some property managers will also charge tenant placement fees, which is a bonus for finding a tenant. These fees will vary from a few hundred dollars to as much as one month’s rent.
- Do You Have the Time to Manage Your Property?
If you have a full time job while you are investing in property and simply cannot give your property the attention it needs, the success of your investment could depend on hiring a good property manager.
Also, realize that time is money and managing a property takes time. If you feel like the day to day obligations of property management are impeding on time that could be better spent making more money at your other job, or looking for other investments, hiring an outside manager may be the right move for you.
- Are You Willing to Give Up Control?
Property managers can be in charge of everything from collecting rent to filing taxes for the property. Are you willing to give someone else that much control? While they may have the experience and a piece of paper that says they are certified, do they have the passion for your investment?
- Are You Willing to Take on The Liability of a Property Manager?
Just as property managers have the ability to make decisions on your behalf, they can also make mistakes on your behalf, and the mistakes can cost you dearly. Property management contracts often have something called a “hold harmless” clause which is meant to protect the manager, except in instances of gross negligence, by placing the responsibility on the property owner.
For example: The property manager violates Fair Housing laws when looking for tenants and has a complaint filed against them. As the property owner, even though you did not commit the violation, you hired the person who did, so you could be liable.
- Do You Have a High Vacancy Rate or Problems With Your Cash Flow?
Good property managers are skilled at finding and screening tenants quickly, and will have a network of reliable, cost effective repairmen to handle emergencies. Most professional property managers will also understand landlord-tenant law, thereby reducing the risk of a lawsuit.
- What is Your Tolerance for Dealing With Tenants?
Is the stress of dealing with evictions, complaints and maintenance issues taking a toll on you? Property managers are skilled in handling landlord-tenant conflict. They have an understanding of landlord-tenant law, and can serve as the middle-man, or buffer, for problems. 另外, if the tenant knows they are dealing with a third party, they may act more professional as well.
You do not have to hire a property manager just because you are new to property investing, have many units or are having trouble filling vacancies. Personal experience is often the best teacher and everyone has to start learning somewhere. If you educate yourself about property investing, ask the advice of others and have a strong desire to manage your property well, chances are, you will succeed.
