by Steve Kottakis | Sep 12, 2025 | Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company, Property Management for Individual Owners Buffalo, Property Owner, Self-Showings, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Triple Win, Uncategorized
In an increasingly challenging market, property owners need to use every tool at their disposal to minimize vacancies and attract the best prospects. One of those tools is self-showings. At Nickel City Property Management, we’ve been using this strategy for the last...
by Steve Kottakis | Aug 29, 2025 | Apartment Leases, Landlords, Leases, Property Management, Property Owner, Rent Management, Rent Reporting, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant
For landlords in Buffalo over the recent past, leasing had been pretty simple: A good unit with a competitive price would be scooped up quickly. In recent months, leasing your apartment might have gotten more difficult. That’s not a problem that’s unique to Buffalo,...
by Steve Kottakis | Aug 22, 2025 | Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Rent Collection, Rent Reporting, Rental Property, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant
If you own a one- or two-unit rental property in the City of Buffalo, you are required to register your property with the Department of Permits and Inspections. The properties, once registered, will be put on a schedule for a proactive inspection performed by the city...
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 | 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...
