How to Hire a Property Manager: The Ultimate 10-Point Checklist

Are you tired of property managers who ghost your calls or leave your investments sitting vacant? As Florida property managers overseeing 350+ doors, Kayla Lamb and I, Desiree Doggett, have heard every horror story in the book. From missing accounting statements to "squatter" situations caused by lazy screening, a bad hire doesn't just stress you out—it drains your bank account. In this episode of SlumDogg Millionaires, we get brutally honest about the high-level dedication required to protect your real estate empire.We also dive into the technical side of the business, including ironclad contracts, Florida legal compliance for 3-day notices, and why vendor relationships are your secret weapon during hurricane season. If you want to know how the pros choose who to trust with their life's work, this conversation provides the industry blueprint.🎧 Hosted by: Kayla & Desiree🎤 Featuring: SlumDogg MillionairesKayla and Desiree are seasoned real estate investors and property managers who have seen it all in the Florida market. Through their podcast, SlumDogg Millionaires, they share the gritty, unfiltered reality of real estate investing, property management nightmares, and the mindset required to build a multi-million dollar empire from the ground up.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Communication is Key: Why your property manager MUST have a real human answering the phone (not just an AI bot or an email portal).✔️ The Danger of Fake Documents: How tenants are using AI to fake bank statements and employment letters, and how good property managers catch them.✔️ Vendor Relationships: Why a property manager's connection to local plumbers, roofers, and electricians can save you thousands during a crisis (like a hurricane!).✔️ Apples to Oranges: The hidden "junk fees" that discount property managers use to inflate their pricing.✔️ Local Market Knowledge: Why your property manager should be the one telling you to lower rent to keep a great tenant, rather than risking vacancy.🎙 Follow SlumDogg Millionaires:📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/deztin8cion🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/desiree-doggett-46776814/📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/kaylalamb1217/🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate → https://iconsofrealestate.com