A big part of running your own business is being hands-on. You may think that you don't have time to visit all the properties in your portfolio, but there are a lot of benefits to doing. In this episode, learn how to find the right property manager, identify red flags and avoid scams, improve communication with your property managers, and when you should visit properties you manage.  Barge Properties, a Temple-based company, personifies the genuine ideal of a management company with great capabilities and experience. Their vast knowledge of the Texas real estate market, especially Multifamily, allows them the unique ability to navigate any management issues with ease. Their goal is not to operate your apartment community but instead, team up with you to streamline operations and maximize property value and profitability. Know more  https://www.bargeproperties.com/ ================================================================ Subscribe to Zain Jaffer: https://bit.ly/2SWhYW5 Follow the PropTech VC Podcast: Listen on Apple - https://apple.co/2Izoznu Listen on Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/2STWDwq Listen on Google Play - https://bit.ly/2H7s6c0 Follow Zain Jaffer at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zainjaffer Website: https://zainjaffer.com/ Current Ventures: https://zain-ventures.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainjaffer/ ================================================================ How Investor Value Is Changing in Short-Term Rentals https://youtu.be/I-7BKI9ntro What the Future of Property Management Looks Like https://youtu.be/zvOwrAkfpwM The Struggles of the Rental Market for Both Renters and Landlords  https://youtu.be/0jx6tdfHof0 ================================================================ About Zain Jaffer: Zain Jaffer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur. He started his first company at the age of 14 and later moved to the US as an immigrant to found Vungle, after securing $25M from tech giants including Google & AOL in 2011. Vungle recently sold for $780m.   His achievements have garnered international recognition and acclaim; he is the recipient of prestigious awards such as "Forbes 30 Under 30", "Inc. Magazine's 35 Under 35," and the "SF Business Times Tech & Innovation Award." He is regularly featured in major business & tech publications such as The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, and TechCrunch.