Choosing a Property Manager
I’m a sucker for watching The Outlaw Josey Wales every time it is on TV. My absolutely favorite scene is the “Missouri Boat ride”. Josey is riding for his life, chased by the infamous Red legs. But instead of hustling, he naps. …
Read moreI’m a numbers geek. Especially for trend analysis on the most granular level. I monitor data and generate my own custom data points much like a German Shepherd watches you out of the corner of his eye, even when you…
Read moreThe recent passing of Indianapolis’ new Landlord Registration requirement reminds me of the funny but sad metaphor of trying to nail Jello to a wall….it’s a mess. No matter the logical arguments proposed by trade organizations against it–the elected officials passed this…
Read moreTomorrow evening, citizens of Indianapolis will stand up and exercise their Right of Freedom of Speech. Will you stand and be counted? The Rules and Public Policy Committee of the Indianapolis City-County Council will hold a hearing Tuesday August…
Read moreIf you’ve ever had to do verbal battle with a past tenant on damage, you’ll appreciate this story…. Polaris Property Management often gets assigned to take over properties from other management companies and the lack of information provided to us…
Read moreIf you haven’t clued into her best selling book Atlas Shrugged, please grab a copy. If you can’t stand to read lengthy books, then at least check out the first two movie parts on Netflix. Trust me on this point–you’ll…
Read moreHow to find a Great Property Manager: The maxim of “walk a mile in someone’s shoes” plays perfectly into this final point. If your Property Manager invests in property themselves, you have good signs of having a great property manager…
Read moreHow to choose the right Property Management staff: They are People Persons. Think about what they do all day long–deal with people. Your property manager needs highly refined people skills and must be a good judge of character. When looking to hire a…
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