Hello, I have a lot of experience in a lot of things, so I started a business. Ihave a couple questions though.
How do you handle multiple jobs at a time on one property?
Does anyone do payment plans and have advice on how to handle them?
I know it's not common practice to do payments. I view payments as a gamble will they or won't they pay. Exciting right?
Tackle one job at a time. No sense to overload your brain with the million things you have to do for each job. it's very stressful. Tackle one and move on to the next. And as far as payment plans go, I have jobber take care of that for me. I require a card to be on file and require a deposit before we show up to a job, so we don't hassle our customers or have to continuously have a conversation about money.
You're right—payment plans are a gamble, and often more headache than help. Accepting them can lead to delays, excuses, and stress. It's better to focus on attracting higher-quality tenants with strong references and reliable income. Handling multiple jobs on one property? Prioritize by urgency—safety and suitable for habitation come first, then cosmetic issues. Create a project checklist, delegate if possible, and stick to a schedule. Time management and solid tenant screening are your best tools as a property manager. Don't let compassion cloud good business judgment—it pays to be firm but fair. Consistency and clear policies go a long way.
I used to be a property manager, so I’ve dealt with both of these situations quite a bit.
Multiple jobs on one property:
I only do one trade at a time. I finish one job completely before starting the next. Trying to run multiple crews on the same property at once usually creates headaches for everyone.
Payment plans:
I’m very careful with them. I only offer payment plans to clients I already know and trust. For new customers, I require at least 50% upfront. I’ve been burned too many times to gamble on new accounts.
Keeps things a lot less stressful.
