by Nickel City Property Management Team | Aug 13, 2025 | Property Management Company Buffalo, Rent Management, Tenant Screening WNY, Uncategorized
As a rental property owner here in Buffalo and WNY, you’ve probably at least considered hiring a property management company at some point along your journey. If you’re like Steve, our owner, you may have tried out 4 or 5 or 6 different property management companies...
by Steve Kottakis | Aug 12, 2025 | Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company Buffalo, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant
A How-To Guide For Managing Security Deposits There are clear processes for many steps in the tenant life cycle — like showing the apartment, screening prospects, collecting rent, and more. But once a tenant is ready to move out, how do you handle the security...
by Steve Kottakis | Aug 1, 2025 | Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company, Rent Collection, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Uncategorized
If you own rental property in Buffalo, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Why pay a management company when I can do it myself?” I fell into that same trap in the beginning of my investment journey. I thought self-managing would mean collecting rent, handling a few...
by Steve Kottakis | Jul 29, 2025 | Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company, Property Owner, Rent Collection, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Triple Win
At Nickel City Property Management, we call ourselves “the home of the triple win.” But what does that really mean? In property management, the owner, the resident, and the management company are affected by every decision. If we’re able to find solutions to everyday...
by Steve Kottakis | Jul 24, 2025 | Rent Reporting, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant Screening WNY
Short answer: Yes. In April, a new bill went into effect in California, requiring landlords with 16 or more units to report positive rent payment information. In Missouri, a pending bill aims to establish similar requirements. Here in New York, a bill that would...
by Steve Kottakis | Jul 8, 2025 | Property Management, Property Owner, Rent Collection, Renters Insurance, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant
At the beginning of June, we had to present a big problem to an owner: A tenant in an upper-level unit caused a kitchen drain to leak, resulting in significant damage to the unit below that was vacant and being shown to lease out. This isn’t a rental horror story —...
by Steve Kottakis | Apr 16, 2025 | Property Management, Property Owner, Rent Collection, Tenant, Uncategorized
At Nickel City Property Management, we understand that efficient rent collection is vital for property owners. Our streamlined approach not only benefits tenants but also ensures a hassle-free experience for property owners, ultimately maximizing their returns....
by Steve Kottakis | Apr 16, 2025 | Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company, Property Management Company Buffalo, Property Owner, Tenant, Uncategorized
Are you considering hiring a property management company but worried about the potential costs? We understand your concerns, which is why we aim to make the process transparent and straightforward at Nickel City Property Management. In this blog post, we’ll...
by Steve Kottakis | May 10, 2024 | Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company, Property Management Company Buffalo, Property Owner, Tenant, Uncategorized
In the realm of property management, adaptability is key. With the real estate market in constant flux and legislation surrounding tenant rights continuously evolving, it’s imperative for property managers to stay abreast of these changes. At Nicke City Property...
by Steve Kottakis | Mar 21, 2024 | Property Maintenance, Property Maintenance Company, Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company, Property Management Company Buffalo, Property Owner, Tenant, Uncategorized
In the world of rental real estate, maintaining properties to a high standard is not just a bonus—it’s a necessity. At Nicke City Property Management, we understand the pivotal role that well-maintained properties play in ensuring tenant satisfaction and...
