I love the idea of mystery shopping a PM … and with so many issues from tenants and landlords, why not? Playa Chicken, good luck with being a PM; there's clearly so much scope for a GOOD, positive PM you're on a gold mine if you can do it!DWolfe, I think you hit the nail on the head … smaller, more personalised businesses where people actually…[Read more]

Thanks for the follow-up Leharna. I'm sorry you had to go through it but great that you've posted it so that we can all learn from those lessons. thecrest, I'm interested in answers to your own questions …Which Govt Dept licences PMs in NSW?Under what Act are PMs licenced ?I live in WA. Property Managers are registered under the Real Estate and…[Read more]

Interesting post … definitely food for thought in this case.I manage my own properties, so I'm with Number 8 on this … I also agree with TheCrest on the issues of legal action.If I were to consider legal action against a property manager for duty of care, I would start with the Real Estate Institute in your state as they are the State…[Read more]

This is exactly why I took back both my properties from the PM and handle them myself. I have a great relationship with my tenants and they've told me how much they appreciate the personal contact they have with me.I'll admit to being a little hesitant that I'd be able to find the 'right' tenant and not have my houses trashed but I was assured by…[Read more]

Wow, I do feel for you and your situation. It's a BIG question but here's my advice for what it's worth:I understand you'd want to relocate away from your ex BUT if doing so means you'll lose your job and then not qualify for another mortgage, then you'll need to seriously consider the impact of that. Especially given you want to 'rebuild'. Also…[Read more]