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 Nickel City Property Management Team | Oct 21, 2025 | Apartment Management Company, Buffalo Rental Property Management, Landlord Property Maintenance, Landlords, Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company, Rent Collection, Rent Management, Rent Reporting, Rental Property, Renters Insurance, Tenant, Uncategorized
Renting a property is a big step in everyone’s life, and the process of making it happen can be super stressful. You’ll discover the hidden costs that come with renting, the stress of an application process in competitive property markets, and realizing how the new...
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 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...
