by Steve Kottakis | Aug 19, 2025 | Property Management, Property Owner, Rent Collection, Rent Reporting, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Uncategorized
At first glance, a long-term tenant sounds like every property owner’s dream: consistent rent, no turnover costs, and less vacancy risk. But in reality, a tenant staying in place for years without the right management practices can quietly erode your bottom line and...
by Steve Kottakis | Aug 15, 2025 | Landlords, Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Owner, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant
Most people in the rental business hear the phrase “month-to-month lease” and think “that sounds risky.” I used to be one of those people. When I first started managing houses, I defaulted to using 12-month leases, thinking that they would provide more security and...
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...
