1. Four Reasons to Hire a Property
Management Company
By Paul Kerley, Salem Oregon

2. Introduction
• Owner of Whitman Park Apartments and Heatherstone
Apartments, Paul Kerley, JD, owns Commercial Property
Resources, a property management company in Salem,
Oregon. Paul Kerley owns approximately 1,000
residential units throughout Salem, Oregon, and ensures
properties remain in optimal condition by employing
professionals to care for the grounds, address tenant
issues, and enhance home features, such as security
systems and appliances.
In addition to collecting rent and handling maintenance,
a property management company is responsible for
marketing open units and dealing with tenants directly.

3. Property Management Company
• The following are reasons to consider hiring a
property management firm.
1. Property owners may not always have quick
access to their real estate to tend to on-site issues. If
living far from the property, an owner should use
the services of an experienced property management
company to resolve issues in a timely manner.
2. A property management company has the
resources to oversee numerous units and properties.

4. Conclusion
• 3. As an independent contractor, a property
management company handles all the
responsibilities of hiring and managing staff. This
removes the need for a property owner to process
payroll and deal with other factors of being an
employer.
4. If a property owner enjoys growing his or her
business rather than focusing on being a landlord, a
property management firm makes more time for an
owner to research prospective properties to add to
an existing portfolio and enhance business
structure.