Most property management companies have systems in place to qualify tenants, like FICO scores, past rental history, and income verification, but few have measures for working with owners. At San Diego Premier Property Management, our two-step approach consists of an initial consultation and a property viewing.

In the consult, one of the first questions we ask prospective clients is whether they’ve had property management services before.  Depending on the answer, we advise them what to expect from us, or we ask about their last experience and why they’re seeking new management. What they say can reveal a lot about the kind of owner we might be working with.

When viewing a property, we pay attention to its overall condition. A property in disrepair is a red flag, and we’ll ask the owner more questions before moving forward. Making sure a property owner or investor is a good fit for your company is essential.  Our philosophy here is: Working with a difficult landlord or owner is equivalent to dealing with a bad tenant.

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