Property Management
Property Owners FAQs
Questions New Clients Frequently Ask
Q: What determines the rent for my property?
A: The corporate leasing staff prepares a market rent survey on upcoming vacant apartments, condos, and houses. The market survey includes units with similar layouts, appliances, and # of bedrooms which are compiled in your property’s immediate area. The current economy is taken into account for a fair rental price that will attract the best financially qualified applicant.
Q: What is done to market my vacancies? Where do you advertise?
A: ABPMCo, Inc. coordinates all property marketing. Every vacant unit is listed on the website, posted on Zillow, and syndicated to many different rental websites & platforms. Many of our vacancies are also advertised through Rently.
Q: What is involved in preparing a property for rent?
A: A walk through of the vacant unit is performed by the maintenance staff to determine what repairs or upgrades are needed to make the unit or house rent ready. The vendors are lined up to take care of the necessary work, with bids to owners if requested. Once the work is completed, the maintenance staff does a final inspection.
Q: How are tenants selected?
A: The leasing agent at the corporate office interviews and processes the applications of all prospective tenants. A landlord credit check is done on each applicant, which lists any credit problems, court records, evictions and liens and provides a debt summary. In order to rent from ABPMCo, Inc., tenants must have no evictions and proof of income 2.5 times the rent. Where pets are allowed, the leasing agent obtains a pet application and photo for each pet and pet deposit. Many dog breeds are excluded due to insurance guidelines.
Q: How are repairs handled at my property?
A: ABPMCo, Inc. orders out and supervises all the repairs at your property. Independent contractors and handymen are hired who give us the best price in the marketplace. Any discounts are passed to the property owner. Annual inspections are conducted to check for plumbing leaks, roof wear, peeling paint, mildew, and tenant damage. Tenant caused damage is billed back to the culpable tenant or taken out of their deposit, if they do not pay the bill back promptly.
Q: Who are the vendors that maintain or repair my property?
A: ABPMCo, Inc. has long-standing business relationships with a variety of vendors that work locally. Many have been working with ABPMCo, Inc. for over 25 years. They know the properties we manage and take extra care with their work. Licensed contractors are hired for all major plumbing, electrical, heating and roofing jobs. Various handymen and cleaning crews are used depending on the location of the property and scope of work needed.
Q: Where do you manage property?
A: ABPMCo,Inc. has managed property in over 75 cities in the Southland. The company has the largest number of units in Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, and Lakewood. Call to see if your location will fit into our management area of expertise.
Q: What is your management fee?
A: Fees are charged according to the location of the property, the number of units and the degree of difficulty to manage your property. Discounts are given for multiple properties managed for the same owner. Fees range from 5% to 7% of the monthly income on apartment complexes. Duplex, house and condo fees range from 6-7% depending on the location of the property, expected amount of monthly rent, & difficulty. Please call 562 498 0159 for a management quote.
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Testimonials
“I really enjoyed living in Long Beach. Thank you for all your help and advance notice of all that was happening in our apartment building. I hope that I will find the same type of property management company up in the Bay Area.”
“I would like to thank you for being a wonderful property management company. ABPMCo,Inc. has always been very professional and a pleasure to deal with.”
“We have really enjoyed staying under A Better Property Management Co, Inc., you guys have been great.”
“You REALLY are the best! I never have to even think about stuff, it just gets handled. Thank you so much!”
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continual excellence in the management of our property. Your personal attention, pride of management and hands-on control was a real asset through our period of ownership. Thank you again.”
“Thank you VERY much for all the help on the sale of my Condo and for the GREAT job with managing my property all these (14) years. A Better Property Management Company made my job as landlord so much easier I never had to worry about screening tenants, making repairs, or collecting rent. When it came time to sell my property, you worked very well with the Real Estate agent (whom you had recommended!) by utilizing your knowledge of the local real estate market as well as of my condo unit and complex. I honestly could not have done it myself. I feel I got top dollar on the sale and my investment in the property has paid off. If you ever need a reference, please don't hesitate.”
“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your expert and efficient Management of the properties that Bob Bauer and I formerly owned. Your services were so superior to any other management company we used in the past that I seldom, if ever, had reason to contact you. Please know however that I have been very appreciative of the professional and courteous manner your company performed during our business relationship.”
“Without a doubt, your services are again above and beyond the call of duty. It's always a pleasure working with you. Professional, courteous, and a great attitude about getting the job done has become your trademark when you are on the job. I only wish all of the management companies had your work abilities. I know that the bank greatly appreciates your work on the property. They have informed me that you are guaranteed to get all of their projects in your area. It's not often I feel comfortable to recommend people, but in your case, when I do recommend your services, it is always a pleasure. Thank you for a job well done.”
“I've enjoyed renting with A Better Property. Your courteous and quick help, and from Robin in particular, means that I'd surely recommend you to potential tenants. Thank you again.”
“I have enjoyed my stay at your property under your management. You have been responsive and understanding when it comes to things needed around the building and apartment and I thank you for that. This building is in a very quiet neighborhood and along with that comes a sense of safety. Thank you.”
“We would like to thank ABPMCo,Inc. for giving us the opportunity to be able to rent from such a great company. We have been at the residence for about 4 years now and have had a wonderful experience. It is very unfortunate to be leaving, but we hope in the near future that we may be able to rent another great unit. Thank you for all your help and attentive service.”
“We are in Panama and expect to go through the Canal on July 14th. It is one of those "bucket list" items. Thank you so much for taking such good care of things at home and allowing us to live the dream.”