by Steve Kottakis | Nov 11, 2025 | Landlords, Property Management, Property Management Company, Property Management Company Buffalo, Rental Property, Self-Showings, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Uncategorized
The short answer: Yes. Due to a tight housing market and a shift to online leasing, the sophistication of rental scams has increased. While the frequency of reported scams fell in 2025, the average financial loss per case increased to over $2,000. With tools like AI,...
by Steve Kottakis | Oct 31, 2025 | Apartment Management Company, Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company Buffalo, Rent Collection, Rent Management, Rent Reporting, Rental Property, Self-Showings, Steve Knows Property Management, Uncategorized
Have you ever looked at a post-move-out invoice and thought, “Why is it so expensive? Aren’t I just paying for cleaning, paint, and a few fixes?” You’re not alone. The average cost of turning over a rental unit can range from $1,000-5,000, with one 2023 report finding...
by Steve Kottakis | Oct 3, 2025 | Property Maintenance Company, Property Maintenance for Buffalo Rental, Property Maintenance for Private Landlords Buffalo NY, Steve Knows Property Management
Since 2020, when Nickel City Property Management began, we’ve worked with many, many owners — and not all of them have been a good fit. Today’s blog is the first in a series about some of the red flags we’ve seen emerge. These aren’t just pet peeves for our team: They...
by Steve Kottakis | Sep 26, 2025 | Landlord Property Maintenance, Landlords, Leases, Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Uncategorized, Western New York Property Management
In Western New York, our regional economy is struggling. This may not seem like news, if you’re a Buffalo landlord or business owner — like me, you’ve probably noticed headlines about how hiring has remained sluggish throughout this spring and summer. But a recent...
by Steve Kottakis | Sep 19, 2025 | Apartment Leases, Landlord Property Maintenance, Landlords, Leases, Property Management Company Buffalo, Property Owner, Rental Property, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Uncategorized
When turning over a rental unit, one of the most common questions landlords and property managers face is “Should we do a quick touch-up, or repaint the entire wall?” At first glance, touch-ups might seem like a smart, cost-effective choice. However, a full-wall...
