A smooth, streamlined property management system requires the right supplies. Property management companies typically provide their own supplies, but if you choose to manage your property independently, here are some things you may need to get the job done, depending on the type of rental property you own:

Signs

As a property manager, you’ll have a variety of signange needs. For example, you might use signs to:

• Advertise available units
• Regulate parking
• Communicate rules for common recreational areas
• Ensure safety
• Regulate smoking
• Regulate garbage disposal
• Indicate office hours

Maintenance Tools

If you’re planning to manage your property independently, you’re probably a handy person. You’ll want to make sure that you have a portable set of tools that will allow you to quickly take care of the following types of tasks:

• Carpentry
• Electrical work
• Plumbing projects
• Landscaping
• Snow removal

Leasing Supplies

In addition to the full range of normal office supplies, property management will require you to have some leasing material on hand, including:

• Lease agreement forms
• Lease renewal forms
• Move-in/move-out checklists
• Key organizer
• Welcome materials