In this time of low unemployment the competition for on-site managers is tougher than ever. The result is that if you're a property owner or management firm, part of your day will be devoted to finding and keeping good managers. You can seek managers from such sources as local newspapers, job boards, neighborhood organizations, and recommendations from current managers. Once the resume pool is developed, the interviewing begins. Clearly, the properties that are better kept and more modern attract the best on-site managers.
Size also helps.
The bigger the property the higher wage you can pay your on-site staff. Finally, location is a critical issue because the properties with the best locations will attract more candidates than poorly located properties. Smaller properties with fewer units cannot afford to pay as much as larger ones, which often makes it critical for the manager's household to have a second wage earner. With smaller properties it may be possible to have a part-time manager. To perform this job, the on-site manager must be available to tenants 24 hours a day 365 days a year.