We all know how difficult it's been in this economy The real estate market has taken a huge hit with record foreclosures, a failing mortgage industry and homeowners seeing their home equity disappear

This economy has been tough on the real estate market to say the least And many real estate companies have had to change the way they do business, especially when it comes time to finding new clients

This is part 2 of a 4 part series where we have outlined important questions to ask a property management company before hiring them Series 1 Companies Credentials Series 2 Property Management Services Series 3 Property Management Fees Series 4 Tenant Screening Process Property management companies come in all sizes, capabilities and expertise

I recently had a vacancy in my rental house in Myrtle Beach, SC and decided to post a "Free" rental ad promoting my property in one of the largest "Free online classifieds" website I've posted here before and have had good luck and bad

So you've purchased your first rental property and are now ready to dive into the world of being a landlord You got a pretty good deal on that house, have run the numbers and have decided in order to cut costs to manage the property yourself instead of hiring a full service property management company

Community association management companies specialize in managing small to large community associations This would include communities that have home owner's or property owner's association

Real estate management companies can offer you the skills and services you need to maximize your investment properties These companies are professionals who can market your properties, screen potential tenants, conduct all maintenance repairs and keep your properties running smoothly