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Real Talk For Property Investors
Real Talk for Property Investors by EXCLUSIVELY MANAGED; the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the real world of managing investment properties in Brisbane.
I’m Samantha Eason; Principal and Licensee of Exclusively Managed, Property Management agency located in Brisbane. Each episode, I share the untold stories, hard lessons, and everyday realities that come with property management, from difficult tenants and dodgy maintenance to untrained managers and costly mistakes that could’ve been avoided.
This isn’t a sugar coated industry podcast. It’s honest, practical, and straight to the point, with a few laughs along the way. Whether you’re a property investor, landlord, or simply curious about what really goes on behind the scenes, Talking Property Management gives you the insight you didn’t know you needed.
I’ll be sharing real life experiences, expert advice, and proven strategies to help you avoid pitfalls, protect your assets, and get the most out of your investment.
And who knows… I might just be talking about your property manager in the next episode.
Real Talk For Property Investors
Article Reading: Behind the scenes of Australia's rental crisis:
Samantha Eason was very fortunate to be featured in this article with ABC News written by Maani Truu
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-23/behind-the-scenes-of-rent-increases/102329918
In some cases, Eason says, delays in repairs stem from the property manager's lack of training, like knowing whether it's more economical to order a repair or replacement of an appliance the moment a request is lodged.
"If a dishwasher is older than eight years, I recommend straight away to replace it … if it's a four-year-old dishwasher, you send a trade," she says. Being able to communicate clearly with the owner about the best course of action speeds up the process, she says, because it cuts out unnecessary visits from tradespeople.
"You cannot tell me that someone who is 18 years old, who has just got their [real estate agent] certificate, has any understanding of how the oven, fans, fireplaces, pools, anything works … unless they've got hands-on experience."
She believes this is becoming a bigger problem as experienced agents abandon the industry in droves. Research conducted by tech company MRI Software last year found almost a quarter of property managers planned to leave the industry, with 60 per cent citing aggressive or abusive landlords or tenants as the biggest challenges.
If you have any questions or scenarios you would like us to discuss on an upcoming episode, please email samantha.eason@exclusivelymanaged.com.au or visit https://www.exclusivelymanaged.com.au/
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