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 | 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...
by Nickel City Property Management Team | Sep 11, 2025 | Property Management Company Buffalo, Property Management for Individual Owners Buffalo, Property Management Services Buffalo
Not everyone is ready to turn their keys over to a property management company. It’s not easy! Trusting someone with your physical property, as well as the responsibility of upkeep and financial management, doesn’t happen overnight. However, we have seen firsthand how...
by Nickel City Property Management Team | Aug 13, 2025 | Property Management Company Buffalo, Rent Management, Tenant Screening WNY
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...
