Cheap Can Be Costly

Have you ever tried to save money by hiring the cheapest option available, only to end up spending
even more fixing their mistakes? Or maybe you decided to handle something yourself, thinking,
“How hard can it be?”-only to regret it later.

Last month, a property owner we manage called us, frustrated. She had been trying to cut costs by
using a “budget-friendly” handyman for maintenance in her apartment building. At first, everything
seemed fine. The guy was polite, worked fast, and-best of all-charged way less than professional
contractors. She was happy.

Until she wasn’t.

One day, a tenant called to report a plumbing issue. Simple leak, right? The handyman came in,
“fixed” it, and left. A week later, the entire bathroom was flooded. The problem wasn’t just a leak
anymore-it was a full-blown disaster. The tenant was upset, other apartments got affected, and the
repair cost skyrocketed.

Guess what? She ended up calling us to take over the situation. We brought in a licensed
professional, who not only fixed the problem but also pointed out other hidden issues the
handyman had ignored. At the end of the day, she spent twice the money she was initially trying to
save.

The lesson? Cheap can be costly.

Many property owners fall into this trap. They either try to manage everything themselves or hire
the cheapest option available, thinking they’re saving money. But property management isn’t just
about fixing problems when they arise-it’s about preventing them in the first place.

When you work with professionals, you’re not just paying for service; you’re paying for expertise,
experience, and peace of mind. Your property is an investment-why gamble with it?

So, the next time you’re tempted to cut corners, ask yourself: How much is your peace of mind
worth?