Self-Operation Versus Outside Property Management: A Comparison

Tracy Streich is the Owner and Broker at Renters Place, a group of business owners who purchase, renovate, and sell real estate for themselves and investors. Renters Place is a member of NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers) and has experience in residential and commercial properties, real estate sales and management, and more. With a history of working in single-family rentals and investments, Tracy specializes in foreclosures, income properties, and property management. 

Managing a rental property is a rigorous undertaking, often requiring careful consideration of rent collection, property showings, maintenance, and repairs. Some homeowners have antiquated methods or unreliable vendors to handle these matters, hindering the rental process and devaluing the tenant experience. What are the advantages of third-party property management, and how can you leverage these companies to optimize your portfolio?

If you’re hesitant to transfer control of your property to an external company, long-standing investor and property manager Tracy Streich says to trust the system. These professionals utilize proprietary processes to hire trusted vendors and streamline rent collection and other payment affairs. Most property owners aren’t experts in maintenance or repairs and may not recognize the evolving fair housing laws, so third-party businesses can provide liability insurance to protect you from lawsuits and fines associated with faulty repairs, improper showings, and payment discrepancies. 

Join Mat Zalk in this episode of The Same Day Podcast for a conversation with Tracy Streich, Owner and Broker at Renters Place, about how external property management companies can simplify the rental process. Tracy shares his opinions on prepaid rent, why self-operating owners should acquire third-party property management companies, and how the acquisition of property management companies impacts the industry.