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 Steve Kottakis | 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 Steve Kottakis | 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 | Apr 16, 2025 | Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company, Property Management Company Buffalo, Property Owner, Tenant
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...