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Do you have a rental property that you are finding to be a bit more work than you thought it would be? If so, you may want to use a property management company if you are running into these issues. 

Finding Tenants

One of the biggest struggles of being a landlord is simply finding tenants for your property. You may not be aware of how to get the word out about your rental, such as advertising it where a potential tenant is looking. Since a property management company only gets paid a portion of the rent that you receive, they will be motivated to find your next tenant for you.

Finding Good Tenants

It's not enough to simply find a tenant for your rental, since it's also about screening them so that you can only select good tenants. If you have gotten burned in the past by tenants that do not pay their rent, leave the place with damage, or cause complaints with neighbors, then you likely are not doing a good job with the screening process. A property management company can run background checks and also check references to ensure that the tenants they find are going to be a good fit for your property.

Dealing With Evictions

If the time does come when you need to get a tenant to move out of your rental that refuses to do so, you are put into a situation where you need to be familiar with the law when it comes to what you do next. If you're unfamiliar with the eviction process, you can end up doing things the wrong way that give your tenant more credibility when they fight your eviction notice. Work with a property management company that can take over this part of the process to make sure it is done correctly.

Performing Maintenance

There will come times when you need to maintain your rental unit. This could be trying to get a water heater to work that has suddenly stopped working, or fixing a problem with the electrical system where lights are not working. You may be struggling with this because you're simply not handy, do not know the right person to call, or live far away from your rental where it is a struggle to do so. Property management companies take care of all these little things so that you do not have to do them yourself. 

For more information, contact a property management agency near you.