Some questions to ask a property management franchisor about the business checklists and templates they offer: #1. What kind of business checklists and templates does your PM franchise provide? How often are these checklist and templates upgraded/improved? #2. What kind of weekly/monthly training does your PM franchise make available, focused on business checklists and templates? […]

Here is my new article for October~ The Coach…and your LinkedIn group owner/moderator Ernest Come follow us on Twitter,   https://twitter.com/PowerHourCoach Conducting Property Management Exit Interviews {Article #223…since 1995} Research has shown that a person who resigns from your property management company is leaving for one of 3 possible reasons: a new career opportunity, an unsolicited […]

Focused on tax appeals, have you had some success in 2014 in this area? Which firms in our industry are the best at handling tax appeals? Who would you recommend to our group of property management leaders? Industry Knowledge, Property Tax Appeals http://www.linkedin.com/groupAnswers?viewQuestionAndAnswers=&discussionID=82183687&gid=36805 When you go to the discussion thread on the url above—-please roll/go […]

Regarding pest control—what one tip might you share with our group of PM leaders? Which pest control vendors/suppliers are you most impressed with? What kind of RFP are you working on for 2015? Industry Knowledge, Pest Control Management & Services http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=75711717&qid=191cbf57-7624-4198-b45a-3d7d336c78fb&goback=%2Egna_36805 When you go to the discussion thread on the url above—-please roll/go down your […]

For our live weekly PowerHour Leadership Academy members, on Tuesday, October 21st—we are going to be covering the key points below: #1. Powerful team meetings = inspect what you expect to maximize your leadership impact/results and company success. #2. Vendor/supplier meetings—what matters most? What are the steps for having external vendors/suppliers deliver the same level […]

PowerHour is pleased to announce that we are exclusively representing a private client seeking equity capital for investment into a portfolio of 168 multifamily units. New equity will be utilized exclusively to pay down existing debt, thereby increasing cash flow. Distributions will be delivered quarterly based on percentage ownership. On behalf of our client, we […]

Any changes in your pet policies this year? What do you charge as a pet deposit? Any breeds not accepted? Have you had any legal issues around pets biting other residents? Industry Knowledge, Pet Policies & Safety http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=72404414&qid=bd0b45b2-8fd4-48db-a70d-4418406e02b9&goback=%2Egna_36805 When you go to the discussion thread on the url above—-please roll/go down your computer screen just […]

Do you offer onsite storage for your rental housing residents? What kind of prices/pricing do you charge per month? Industry Knowledge, Onsite Storage & Ancillary Revenue http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=69124874&qid=053373e8-c909-46b5-8fe6-738c1aa85e47&goback=.gna_36805 When you go to the discussion thread on the url above—-please roll/go down your computer screen just a little bit and you will see the word “jump to […]

From the audio course, 40 Pre-Meeting Questions  [http://powerhour.com/propertymanagement/booksandcourses ] let’s focus on the most important questions to ask *before* agreeing to a meeting with those who want to hire/engage your property management services, focused on HOAs. Some questions to consider—regarding HOA ownership: #1. Is this a resort property? #2. Is the property primarily in use seasonally? […]

For this week, let’s focus on laundry ancillary income. #1. How are you and your property management team navigating laundry contracts? What are your best practices tied to contract lengths, terms and clauses? #2. Related to onsite laundry services…what do you charge for the use of washer/dryers? Have you raised prices in the last 3-6 […]

Which HVAC vendors/suppliers are you most impressed with? What proactive HVAC maintenance tips can you add on the url below? Industry Knowledge, HVAC Repairs & Maintenance http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=75710648&qid=ee94025e-54af-40d5-bea2-1fa83af032cc&goback=%2Egna_36805 When you go to the discussion thread on the url above—-please roll/go down your computer screen just a little bit and you will see the word “jump to […]

Which resident screening companies are you most impressed with? What kind of support and training do they offer/provide? Industry Knowledge, Resident Screening & Credit/Criminal Checks http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=36805&type=member&item=69078491&qid=afef4031-2f2f-44e3-83fb-1caae5cc8bd1&goback=.gna_36805 When you go to the discussion thread on the url above—-please roll/go down your computer screen just a little bit and you will see the word “jump to most […]

Want a successful 18-step business development plan to gain new PM clients and add more new revenue/profits? Want to learn the 15 most important areas to include in every presentation—when meeting with a prospective new client who wants to engage your property management services? Come join our live weekly PM Leadership Academy with a focus […]

From the book, Multifamily Insight Vol. 1: How to Build Wealth Through Buying the Right Multifamily Assets in the Right Markets, let’s focus on the power of making multifamily apartment acquisitions, http://www.amazon.com/Multifamily-Insight-Vol-Through-Markets/dp/0985002700 Some questions to consider—regarding Multifamily Insight Vol. 1, on pages 151-165:#1. What does it take to find *real* lenders?#2. How can you navigate […]

#1. What kind of initial sales training does your PM franchise provide? #2. What kind of weekly/monthly sales training does your PM franchise make available? #3. For PM franchisees, do you offer a national/annual meeting? What kind of sales training is provided? #4. What kind of sales training does your PM franchise give, that will […]

With a focus on the importance of employee policy manuals that are accurate, up-to-date and include the forms, checklists and legal documents that mirror industry best-practices…below is a recent property management webcast you will enjoy—and learn from. And the webcast below…ties right into training best-practices~and our PowerHour nationwide team of trainers that will help you […]

#1. How are you and your property management team navigating your company-wide WiFi contracts? What are your best practices related to contract lengths, terms and clauses? #2. Related to WiFi as a company-wide resident amenity…what do you charge for the use of this service? Do you charge separately for resident WiFi or roll it into […]

We have reached another milestone…within our 19 property management LinkedIn groups~ Today…we crossed 2100+ inspirational and motivational quotes on the url below~which is the largest thread in the world for our property management sector! To share this thread of motivational quotes with those on your property management team—and with those you know on LinkedIn…below is […]