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 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
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...
