Filed under: Property Management | Tags: Chris Hermanski, Home Maintenance, Portland OR, Property Management, property management services, rental property maintenance, rentals, tenants
The Annual Mainlander Property Management Vendor Appreciation Luncheon was held on Thursday, February 17th. It was another huge success! The festivities took place at Mainlander’s office in Lake Oswego and was attended by over 45 vendors. 
They came from all over to enjoy some great food that was either prepared by a Mainlander staff member or brought in from local restaurants like Busters BBQ! Many even found room to enjoy a piece of the giant Tres Leche cake for dessert!
The food, conversation and networking opportunities were much appreciated by all. Over the course of the lunch, everyone had a chance to relax, enjoy conversation and network with each other while the Mainlander staff gave out exciting door prizes to some very lucky winners.
Some prizes and winners included a Portland City Grill Gift Certificate to Willamette Spa, a Nel Centro Restaurant Certificate to Pro Drain, a 2 night stay at Hotel Modera in Portland to Coho Electric and a 1 night stay at Hotel Andra in Seattle to Norm Jensen!!!
Mainlander Property Management appreciates their vendors and looks forward to this event each and every year. It’s a time to give back and say thank you for all the hard work that is put into by these individuals to help make Mainlander the great property management company it has grown to be!
Filed under: appfolio, NARPM, Owner Portal, Property Management | Tags: appfolio, Chris Hermanski, Property Management, property management services
In addition to emailing Owner Statements every month, we can now provide owners with on-demand access to Owner Statements and reports. The good news is that Appfolio approached it in a unique way that won’t result in owners forgetting their username and password (a common challenge with Owners Portals).
We can post current and historical Owner Statements to each Owner’s Portal. We can also include any relevant reports so owners can download these reports at their leisure. Owners will have access to the same Owner Statements which are emailed on a monthly basis.
And it’s so easy! We simply provide Owners with the login page associated with their account. The owner then enters their email address and a one-time link to the portal arrives in their email inbox. They can then select this link and gain access to the Owner Statements.
Compliments of Appfolio – April 2010
Filed under: General, Property Management | Tags: Chris Hermanski, Property Management, property management services
Purchasing real estate can be a multi-million dollar investment. But chances are, time is scarce when it comes to realizing this investment’s full potential. Using a property management service provides the experience and expertise to ensure the largest return on a property purchase.
For owners, property management companies eliminate much of the headache involved in owning properties such as apartment complexes and condos. Here is a small sampling of the responsibilities management companies fulfill: set, bill, and collect rent; evict delinquent tenants; maintain the grounds; and lease to prospective tenants.
The three main advantages of using property management services are as follows:
1. People. Property managers have the experience and knowledge that will best preserve and enhance the property’s value. Just like with any business venture, it is important to hire the right people to run the property. The reason? To maximize income and keep expenses as low as possible. The right management company provides the property with a staff that values good customer service, which is critical to holding the property’s value. Also important is the staff’s knowledge of applicable state and federal laws. Failure to follow these will results in a lost investment.
2. Product. In real estate, the product the owner is pushing to customers is the property. Properties have to be well-managed to maintain their value and attract tenants. Property management companies come with a well-trained force of vendors to keep the property looking its best and running smoothly. Also, management services best understand the market challenges and pricing.
3. Price. Because property management companies are in the best position to analyze the market trends, they can help property owners get the maximum rental rates. This knowledge ensures that the tenant feels he or she is paying a fair price, and that the owner feels a good return is being made on their investment. Market knowledge also allows property managers to effectively use marketing dollars to generate traffic, leading to more leases. And finally, property managers save owners money by coming with extensive vendor contact lists that ensure the best pricing for the property.
Preserve and enhance your real estate investment by placing it in the experienced and knowledgeable hands of a property management service.
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