When it comes to property management, having the right systems in place can make all the difference in ensuring success. However, not everyone has the expertise to implement and manage these systems effectively. That's where experts come in.
Join Mike Bonadies as he shares how he implemented his innovative systems to better manage his properties that has allowed him to thrive in an industry that can be challenging to navigate. Despite facing complex regulations, he has remained focused on his goals and has a disciplined approach that has produced high returns.
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"It's really important for other property managers and landlords to focus on the economics of the area that they operate in."
"One of the key things that I do when looking at properties or looking at an area is I find out what's the average income in the area that I operate in. Because that's the disposable income of the people in that demographic."
"You really need to know your tenant demographic and your housing stock."
"We're no different. We just knew the region that we were going to operate in. We're very much a workforce, blue-collar, affordable housing Section 8 landlord, because that's who the people are, that are inside this area. We knew that."
"You really do need to have someone who has a working knowledge of the area in order to effectively operate. So that's how I became a property manager."
"We know the people, we understand the kind of demographics, and they understand the tails."
"You need to have someone who is well-trained in or have multiple people and depending on your size that are well trained in going through the pace, the paperwork, making sure rent increases occur, understanding what an RFTA packet is."
"A really important factor for other property managers and landlords to focus on is to think about the economics of the area that you operate in.
"They have a lot of cases and not a lot of staff to work with. So it's constantly helping them do their jobs because they're overloaded."
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About Mike Bonadies
Mike Bonadies is co-founder of TerraVestra Property Managers, a company that specializes in property management and services for landlords. He is also a co-owner of Side By Side MRO. He owns 45 doors across Camden and Gloucester counties and has also done wholesale rent to rehabs in the South Jersey area. Before he entered real estate, Mike was a commercialization manager for DeWALT power tools.
Mike earned a degree in Economics and International Studies from Washington College.