EP149 Breaking Up with Your Property Management Company and Going It Alone with Ben Blake

EP149 Breaking Up with Your Property Management Company and Going It Alone with Ben Blake

Quite often real estate investors start out by managing their own properties and once they acquire a certain number of units they decide to hire a Third-Party Professional Property Management Company to looks after their portfolio. My guest today decided to go in the opposite direction.

After working with several property management companies, Ben Blake figured that he could save himself money and headaches by taking control of the property management on his 12-unit portfolio in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Today we talk about how he went about doing that and the improvement in his cashflow as a result.

Ben also shares how one of his celebrity teammates from his College Football days helped him get started in real estate investing, and the influence he had on his early career. Ben also shares some of the early mistakes he made in screening tenants and the problems he encountered because of those mistakes.

If you're going to manage your own properties you need to make sure you have the right team and technology in place. Ben shares how he uses Buildium, Rently, and Quickbooks to keep his business running smoothly. He also shares how he works with his tenants and handles maintenance to control expenses.

I know you're going to enjoy this episode. Ben has a lot of great wisdom and experience to share, as well as tools that can save you time and money. You can contact Ben through email at: ben@ivygr.com

Enjoy!

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MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight: John Burley—Raise Capital for Your Next Deal Like a Pro

MREIC 2026 Speaker Spotlight: John Burley—Raise Capital for Your Next Deal Like a Pro

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Rebuilding After Losing $50 Million: Rod Khleif on Mindset, Wealth, and the Future of Real Estate

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How do you come back after losing $50 million — and build it all back stronger? In this episode, Rod Khleif, multifamily investor, mentor to thousands, and host of one of the world's top real estate p...

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Why Distressed Office and Retail Could Be the Smartest Real Estate Play of 2026, with Scott Sherman

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Billions of dollars in office and retail buildings are trading at deep discounts right now. While most investors see risk, Scott Sherman, Founder and Principal of Torose Equities, sees opportunity. Sc...

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New 1031 Exchange & Bonus Depreciation Updates for 2026: Tax-Smart Real-Estate Strategies with Dave Foster

New 1031 Exchange & Bonus Depreciation Updates for 2026: Tax-Smart Real-Estate Strategies with Dave Foster

It's tax season — and the rules have changed again. With new updates to the 1031 exchange and bonus depreciation, real-estate investors have more ways than ever to defer taxes and build wealth in 2025...

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Building Affordable Homes in Hawaii's Lava Zones: Fuzzy Jardine on Respecting the Land and Creating Generational Wealth

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Conference Announcement: Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference April 27–28, 2026

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The Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference (MREIC) is back April 27–28, 2026 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and this year's theme is Thrive. This quick special announcement features Erika ...

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