Why I Became the Property Manager Who Actually Takes Pride in Your Home
- Ben Juarez
- Dec 4, 2025
- 3 min read
When the government shut down in 2025, everything changed for my family.
As a federal employee with a wife and two kids, I suddenly had to rely entirely on the income from my property management business. The problem? I only had two doors. That’s not exactly a recipe for financial comfort — especially with interest rates sky-high and my VA loan plans on hold.
So I had a choice:
Sit and wait for things to get better…
or step up and create the value my clients truly needed.
I chose the second one.
The Turning Point: Do the Work Everyone Else Outsources
Every property manager says they “care.”
But when it comes down to it, too many of them hand everything off — especially cleaning.
Cleaning is the most common, most important task in preparing a rental for the next tenant. And landlords pay thousands a year for it without ever knowing if the job was done right.
During the shutdown I asked myself:
“Why am I paying strangers to do something I can do better myself?”
So I signed up for a Thumbtack Pro account for $150.
I chose cleaning as my primary service — because it gave me two powerful advantages:
New potential homes to manage, and
Recurring revenue with almost zero startup cost
For my first job, I used the supplies I already had and borrowed a vacuum from a friend. After two cleanings, I reinvested the money into a new vacuum and a carpet cleaner on Black Friday — about $480 total.
That small decision changed everything.
The Demand Was Real — And I Saw the Gap in the Industry
I had no idea how in-demand quality cleaners were.
As a property manager, I used to just hire whoever was available between tenants. But homeowners and landlords are desperate for someone who will actually do the job thoroughly — someone who sees the home not as a mess to clean, but as an asset to protect.
And that’s when it clicked:
👉 I can manage properties better because I’m willing to get hands-on with my properties.
👉 I don’t just supervise the work. I do the work.
👉 I take pride in the homes I manage — because I’m the one making them shine.
Too many property managers hand everything off and hope for the best.
I’m not one of them.
Why This Matters if You’re Choosing a Property Manager
When I take on your property, it’s personal.
I’ve cleaned it. I’ve walked it. I’ve scrubbed every inch of it.
I know its condition better than anyone — and I make sure tenants see it at its absolute best.
If I care this much about getting your home ready, imagine how seriously I take:
✔ Tenant selection
✔ Rent collection
✔ Maintenance
✔ Inspections
✔ Protecting your long-term investment
This isn’t just management.
This is ownership-level pride in everything I touch.
If You Want a Property Manager Who Treats Your Property Like Their Own — Let’s Talk
Whether you need full management or just help getting a home rent-ready, I bring the same level of care, hustle, and hands-on dedication that carried my family through the shutdown.
If you want a property manager who won’t overlook the details — who actually takes pride in your home — I’m your guy.