A vacant rental property is the most expensive thing when it comes to investing in property. Finding a property management service that will work hard to keep tenants happy, fill a vacancy with the best tenant and give you peace of mind can make a huge difference in your investment experience. We’ve gathered some factors that you may wish to consider when selecting your residential property manager.

Industry and local area knowledge. Having a manager who works or lives in an area generally means they know what people are looking for in a rental property.
Their strategy to fill your property. Ask them how they are going to advertise, their track record and vetting process.
How they handle disputes. How do they handle difficult tenants? How do they handle late payments?
How they interact with people. Do they have great communication skills? Look for people that have good rapport with their tenants, landlords and the community.

If you’re ready to go ahead and find a rental property manager near you, search for property management companies on our directory.