Help, I need a new Property Management Company

[Brian06]

My current property management company is taking me to the cleaners.  I need some recommendations for companies in the Louisville, KY area.

I am an out of state owner with a some units managed by what was a reputable company.  How can I verify the repairs and service calls that I am billed for, are legit?  And how can you verify references are legit when interviewing new management companies?

[Ashon]

Pop in for a visit.  As an out-of-state investor it is the best way for you to protect your properties.  But if you can't or won't drop in every 6-9 months to check on your investments.  The best thing to do is build into the managment contract clauses that management company provide you with digital pictures before/after any repairs over a certain threshold and a the phone number for the contractor who performed the repairs.  Before approving any major repairs I'd have a third party inspector check out the problem before approval.

To find Legit new companies, call other complexes in your investing area and find out who is managing the most properties.