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Time is money. Property managers spend a lot of money on their time and this is true whether they are managing residential, multifamily or commercial properties. Often times, property managers may get caught up in the timing of things, letting their financial records and organization fall by the wayside. Not only does this cause added stress on the property manager, but it can also hurt the value of a property. When it comes time to sell a property or to refinance, proper financial details mean everything in determining how much the property is valued at.

Dan Pepper knows the importance of organizing and recording all the financial details of a property. Through his company, Palm Companies, a combined investment and property management firm, Dan oversees 190 multifamily units with nearly 50 units managed by Palm. With so many factors to keep track of, paying attention to financial details has become imperative in streamlining property management efficiency. This episode, Dan shares what he has learned about managing properties effectively and increasing property value by organizing and tracking financial details.

• Automated Property Management Systems

  • streamline record keeping, bill pay and rent collection
  • Appfolio – good mid-market, fully-integrated automated system; 80+ units
  • Import photos or scans of bills for services and expenses into an easily accessible database

• Capitalizing Expenses vs. Annual Expenses

  • Clearly define and categorize expenses that are capital improvements and what are annual expenses
  • Buyers can reconcile their investment concerns with detailed records
  • Lenders can asses precise values on properties
  • If unfamiliar, google search “capitalizing expenses”

Dan and Palm Companies are focused on multifamily properties ranging between 30-150 units in Southwest Florida. They focused primarily on property management ventures currently, but are open to viable multifamily deals. Palm Companies also has an interest in retail investments. Check out their website for more information.