5 Questions Property Investors Keep Asking Their Property Manager – With Leanne Jopson

Thinking about selling your investment property? Wondering if leases still protect you these days? Or maybe you've heard AI and inspection managers are taking over property management?

In today's show, I sit down with Leanne Jopson, Director of Property Management at Metropole, to answer the five most common questions investors ask her.

Leanne and her team speak with hundreds of investors every week, and the same questions keep cropping up, so we unpack those questions and provide you with the answers straight from the front line of property management.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, I think you'll find today's discussion could save you money, stress, and sleepless nights.

Takeaways

· Investors need to ask 'why' before selling properties.

· AI is enhancing property management efficiency.

· Leases provide a framework for tenant security.

· Tenant selection is crucial for long-term success.

· Property management is about strategy, not just rent collection.

· Understanding market dynamics is essential for investors.

· Professional property management can prevent costly mistakes.

· Investors should consider the total cost of selling a property.

· The average length of tenancy is increasing.

· Property management fees vary based on service quality.

Chapters

01:04 – Why Investors Are Thinking of Selling

04:08 – Getting Independent Advice Before Selling

09:10 – Are Leases Still Worth It?

13:56 – How AI Is Changing Property Management

18:10 – The Real Cost of Cheap Property Managers

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Leanne Jopson- National Executive - Property Management at Metropole

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