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Socks Plus

I found out about the Community West Foundation's Socks Plus initiative about 3 years ago.  Community West Foundations is similar to the United Way.  While it works on a much smaller scale than the United Way, I'd argue it has just as much impact as the United Way, if not more.  They have several initiatives where funds are pushed out to.  Some donations are specific as to which organization will be the beneficiary.  In other cases where donations are not designated, those funds are allocated to the organizations this foundation supports.  Many of these organizations that are beneficiaries are organizations you've heard before. •      Beyond the Walls Food Pantry •      Building Hope in the City •      Catholic Charities Office of Migration and Refugee Services •      CHN Housing Partners (Water Champions) •      Drink Local Drink Tap •      Greater Cleveland Food Bank...

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  Let's see how we can mutually help your investors. D & K Property Management Services Karen Bostwick (440) 590-5925 KarenMBostwick@yahoo.com https://dkpropertymgmtsvcs.blogspot.com/ Broker License 2018002999 Regarding the buy and sell transactions, you keep theses transactions.  Guaranteed.  Every.  Single.  Time. If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not intended as a solicitation. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Happy Memorial Day!

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Saluting Our Heroes This weekend we gather in celebration and remembrance of the brave men and women who served to protect our country. May we always remember their sacrifice for our freedom and safety. D & K Property Management Services Karen Bostwick (440) 590-5925 KarenMBostwick@yahoo.com https://dkpropertymgmtsvcs.blogspot.com/ Broker License 2018002999 If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not intended as a solicitation. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Just what does a property manager do?

At the end of the day, my goal is to make your properties run efficiently.  This is largely due to the shear volume of the # of units I manage. Communication:  It's true...it's a 2 way street.  There are many people I talk to in any given day (yes, 7 days a week).  Tenants, owners, contractors, inspectors (city and otherwise), appraisers, etc.  I traditionally respond to emails in the evenings.  I respond to text messages sooner.  I try to answer phone calls as they come in; calls that go to voicemail I try to respond back the same day. Maintenance Issues:  do you feel you're nickle and dimed by your handyman when he bills for each and every individual task he does?  As much as we can, we consolidate work based on task or location.  We're much more effective when we can prioritize portfolio wide.  Spring clean ups at several different properties, turns and trash outs at several different new vacants.  Several work orders in a 6...

USPS and NALC Stamp Out Hunger Saturday May 14, 2022

Usually held the 2 nd  Saturday of May, the USPS collects non perishable goods.  On hiatus in 2020, in a different format in 2021, 2022 brings back the traditional format of residents leaving non perishable food donations by their mail box on Sat May 14 for the Letter Carriers to pick up as they deliver mail. The BEST news about this program is the food stays local by going to the food pantries in the communities where the food is collected...and NOT to the larger food distribution organizations. For more info, please go to:      https://www.nalc.org/community-service/food-drive If you're unable to set out food, I encourage you to go through your food pantry and put together a bag of donations and drop it off at your local food pantry.  For a list of food pantries in the northeast Ohio area, go to  https://hungernetwork.org/find-help/find-food/ . Karen Bostwick, Broker D & K Property Management Services (440) 590-5925 KarenMBostwick@yaho...

YIKES!

Do your investors have vacancies that have sat empty for months?     I've got the opposite problem!  I've got an excessive amount of prospective tenants looking to move.  Qualified tenants!  Not tenants with a pulse, but serious well qualified tenants. As a property manager representing investors and owners, there's a great demand for quality rentals. If you've got any thoughts of changing management companies, yikes!!  Let me know. Tenants are out there eager for good quality rentals!  Call / text / email me for an informal phone or in person conversation about the services I can provide.   Are you a real estate agent?   REGARDING the buy and sell of properties.  We work WITH other licensed real estate agents...you keep the buy and sell transactions.  Every.  Single.  Transaction.  Guaranteed.     Karen Bostwick, Broker D & K Property Management Services (440) 590-...

Why Choose Me?

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  As much as I am a licensed real estate broker and my husband is a licensed real estate agent, we are full-time property managers and management is all we do. We have solid success turning around distressed properties.  We are successful getting a vacant unit occupied within 30 days (when priced right).  We have tried and true methods and best practices to maximize your investors bottom line.  We have a great pulse of industry trends; I'm regularly taking continuing education classes on fair housing 4x a year (support animals, civil rights, diversity, current topics), legislative updates at least 2x a year, property management guidance 1x and sometimes 2x per year.  We take pride in not upselling our maintenance when it is not necessary. More importantly, we will honor your buy / sell relationship with your agents...guaranteed.     Karen Bostwick, Broker D & K Property Management Services (440) 590-5925 KarenMBostwick@yahoo.co m ...