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That would be giving that agent a badge of 0% vacancy on properties under management; making him a star performer! Agent or not, an investor got to have a good handle on the market in which she/he has made an investment in. Cannot be passive about it in the hope the manager is doing the...

And if I may add, self managers should equip themselves with TICA, landlord insurance and a good calendar setup at the start!

of course i do. I would also resist making any recommendations regarding a manager of choice or get people to go with an agent by default. It is all about what one feels is right for him or her. DIY reno vs professional builder - same issue! If someone is comfortable waterproofing his...

my point was on what was implied to as serial offenders ie dodgers. One tip for private landlords is to check all adult co-tenants not just the lead. I do understand the self manage vs agent argument can go on till the pepsi and coke production goes on. But there is absolutely nothing in it...

i know in qld repetitive breaches is a grounds for termination.

Appropriate checks at start of tenancy are important. TICA for example. If a professional failed to vet a tenant then he aint a good agent, no matter how great he is then in removing that dodger! Again, those with the time and skin can DIY.

Fair enough. I know of people managing 15 IPs themselves. Agents have offered them as low as 6% commission rate but they will pvt manage. But for some it can be a passive investment. All to his own. I have 3 long term financially healthy tenants so makes it easy. 1 new tenant had lost...

Quarterly inspections? Filling forms? For those petty tasks i wont part away with 9% of my rent income. Their main game is to sell properties not manage them. But yeah if someone is not placed well to do that then needs a manager.

Trust you added a couple of days if sent by post. I almost got caught out on that but had dropped a copy in his mailbox (relevant IP was not too far).

Been through this. Hope you have landlord insurance. Comes in handy. Also go for the bond when they finally leave. Went through a similar thing. A bit of over the phone intimidation worked. He was a bit naive so got him to vacate the night before QCAT hearing. He threatened to pull...