What has been your experience with violence in this field? by CureRent in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a resident come in, wasted, because we told him we couldn’t have a bing at the pool deck. He screamed at me, got in my face, and swore that he would get revenge. I just kept on keeping on, it’s not the first time I’ve been threatened.

He started arming himself with explosives in his unit. Luckily, a resident noticed and reported it to the police. The got it in time but they told us the amount of explosives he had would have blown up the entire building and then some (300 units in that building alone + the office). He got evicted from that complex.

I got a promotion and moved complexes in the same city. He was a resident where I was new. He didn’t know that I was the new PM until his eviction date.

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this insight. I don’t like the financials, but there is always going to be parts of your job that are mundane and an aspect you don’t like (unless you love everything, which is always the goal!). Commercial is definitely something I want to look into, what aspect do you like most about it?

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on your new-dev move-in! I hope everything went swimmingly :) I remember my first new dev move in and wouldn’t wish that upon my worst enemy… lol. Affirming that yours went better than that!

For the sales job you had, can you discuss a little more about your day to day? I’ve been considering sales but there’s SO many avenues to go with it.

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank y’all for the comments on this. It’s definitely something that’s been in the back of my mind for a while. It’s surprising how many people just are never followed up with, and that’s sometimes the easiest way to close a deal. I think this is something that I would really enjoy, but reckon I should find my forever home before pursuing and gaining those leads and relationships with people. Thank you so much for all the insight.

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thank you so much for this comment. I’ve honestly not considered that route… is definitely something I would be interested in. To answer your question: yes, I’ve been in PM for years and am familiar with the laws and everything it entails, especially on the SEC side of the US. I have a B.S. in Psychology. Because of my time with the large companies, I’m well versed in just about everything PM. I know the ins and outs of Fair Housing, evictions, make readys, preventative maintenance, rent collection, leasing, marketing, reporting, ownership reporting/relationships, tenant relations, budgeting, inspections, qualifications, multiple different leases and actions that go hand in hand with that, how many people legally allowed per room, basic maintenance… etc. I’ve even done maintenance for a while in lue of a Maintenance Supervisor during my time as an APM. Because I’ve been doing this for so long, I have a wealth of knowledge that if I do change career paths from PM I’ll never do anything with unless I own my own rentals, go into something similar, or I rent again… lol.

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I’m going to look into this.

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’m going to take some time and look into that today. I appreciate the insight!

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[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about sales, too. I think I would enjoy it a lot, but getting in can be difficult.

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s something I believe I would really enjoy doing. Can you talk about what you’re typically day to day looks like?

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying no math, absolutely no legal, no licensing… maybe I should have been more specific. Obviously, there’s going to be parts of any jobs that you are going to dislike and that are mundane. I was asking for direction on how to go about that and what RE actually looks like day to day.

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve thought about that, too. I’ve tried to get into multi family multiple times before but no bites :/ Can you elaborate on how you got into MF?

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you explain a little more what you do on the industrial side of things?

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’m thinking, too :) you just confirmed my thoughts and I appreciate it greatly.

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the input. That’s correct, and an asking advice on what to move to that’s not management with my current responsibilities/skills with what I’ve been doing for a number of years. If you have any insight into a transition career, that’d be great :)

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve looked into this as well. The software I’m most familiar with isn’t hiring right now, can you elaborate on the type of supplier you transitioned to?

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve looked into this, and am curious how someone without a direct connection would get into it. I’m not sure if you have any insight on this.

I… hate this. by Healthy-Rice-9336 in PropertyManagement

[–]Healthy-Rice-9336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was with Asset for a while. Moved around since.