Landlord Files: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
There are many mistakes a first-time landlord can make, but employing professional real estate management can mitigate them all.
(firmenpresse) - There are myriad pitfalls awaiting an inexperienced, first-time landlord; because making money from an investment property is not as simple as some people may think. Finding and purchasing a house, apartment or commercial property is just the beginning, and if you really want to make a go of things there are few things you need to know.
Here are some common mistakes that with a little bit of foresight, you can avoid.
Mistake One: Falling Foul of Compliance
As a landlord you have far-reaching obligations and responsibilities that are set out in law these will vary from state to state, and even city to city. Huge penalties may be imposed if you fail to maintain compliance with things like smoke alarms, and gas and electricity connections, to name just a few.
Solution? Partner with professional local real estate management.
Mistake Two: Not Keeping Up with Maintenance
Regular maintenance is something a landlord ignores at their own peril. You should never wait until something breaks to fix it, because then the risk is that it becomes an emergency and emergencies can be both dangerous and costly. To avoid this, you need to ensure you set a regular maintenance schedule and stick to it. Include servicing of appliances, heating, cooling, plumbing, smoke alarms, and even painting. You should also have a contingency fund in case of emergencies.
Solution? A real estate management team will take care of all maintenance issues.
Mistake Three: Not Pricing your Rental Property Correctly
The rental value of a property is not something you can set on a whim, or because it’s what YOU think it’s worth it must meet the market. Too high and it will sit empty, too low and you’re throwing away potential profits. It’s imperative that unless you’re an expert in the property industry, you get professional help from an expert who understands and can analyse current market data.
Solution? Get professional advice from real estate management.
Mistake Four: Not Valuing Good Tenants
Good tenants are not like buses they don’t come along all the time! Every time a tenant moves in and out it costs you, as the landlord, for marketing, cleaning, re-contracting, and administration. So, when you do have a tenant who pays their rent on time, is reliable, and treats your property with respect, you need to keep them happy. How? Show them the love in terms of keeping the property maintained, safe and appealing; offer them rental incentives to re-sign at the end of their lease; and be responsive and ensure the lines of communication are kept open.
Solution? Your real estate management company will screen all new tenants and make sure they want to stay!
Mistake Five: Not Partnering with Professional Real Estate Management
Behind most successful landlords there’s a good property management company, because when it comes to real estate management, professional experience and local knowledge count. Very few new landlords have the time or the skills to get the best out of their rental property on their own. Marketing, tenant screening, contracts, inspections, compliance, tax implications, administration, maintenance even at a glance you can see how much is involved. A good property manager will be able to take care of all the potential mistakes mentioned above and so much more.
Solution? We think you know...
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Danny Torres is from Torres Turn Key, a property management company in Rochester NY with more than ten years’ experience dealing with both domestic and international investors. Providing a holistic real estate management service for both commercial and residential properties, the company brings together a host of experience and specialist knowledge to build long-term relationships and create maximum value and benefit for their customers.
Datum: 18.11.2025 - 11:58 Uhr
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