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Donald J. Leske II / Licensed Broker & Property Manager
Emily Leske / Licensed RE Agent & Property Manager
Amber Prentice / Office Manager & Lease Coordinator

BCI Properties, LLC
10909 Portland Ave., Tacoma, WA 98445
Office: (253) 531-1010 | Don's Cell: (253) 241-6695 | Fax: (253) 531.5358


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  Today's Date:

*Note: Don & Emily wish to say thank you to all of our friends & clients who chose to send us these testimonies. We have deleted email and contact information out of regard for your privacy and security. The facts speak for themselves, without your support we would not have a business!
 
 
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  smiley  14724-A Portland Ave, Lakewood WA (owner with 7 rental homes in Lakewood WA)
From: Homer Dodge [mailto:homerdodge@.....deleted for client privacy.]
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 4:56 PM
To: BCI - Don Leske; Amber Prentice; Troy; BCI Emily Leske
Subject: 4 feelings

Hello everyone,
 
Feelings:   (....after too much initial owner involvement in screening, maintenance etc..., which should have beeen left up to BCI management services.)
 
1 - BCI acquires higher quality renters  faster  than any other property management firm or our own efforts.
     We absolutely  depend  on the service levels that BCI Rentals delivers.
 
2 - The happenstance clustering of turn-over's is just hitting us hard financially.  (7 rental properties, 3 vacancies)
     It is vital to us that we minimize the number of days vacant on the personal properties in particular.
 
3 - We felt we asked the right "stability" questions to the 2-month wonders in 14724A. (owner involved in screening)
     We feel snookered by their answers.  Their "motel" behavior rolls me in the mud.
     We found that we needed to change from a month-to-month to a 1-year lease belief. (as BCI recommended initially)
     Changing this policy will pretty much eliminate this problem. (....naturally.)
 
4 - We greatly value the openness of BCI.  We always feel welcome to talk, vent, push, suggest and cry.
     For that, we are grateful.  Sometimes we fail to express it. You are all doing superior work and it is appreciated. (...past PM company was a disaster.)
 
Communications: It is always better if Susan is involved in these discussions.  I will pass your e-mail on to her.Point of difference between BCI and Homer: I feel that as soon as a renter gives notice, we should begin immediate ads. We have quality stock photos available for every unit. Our paradigm: Holding a unit off the market until it is perfected maximizes vacancy days. As  always, Susan and I will flog ourselves to support the fastest turn-around times possible (fleas excepted).
 
Thank you, Homer

          From: Darryl Brown [mailto:....deleted for client privacy.]
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 5:30 PM
To: Amber Prentice
Subject: Re: we have a renter!

Don, Emily, and Amber,
 
First and foremost, we would like to thank you all for being so helpful and patient with us during this entire process.  Initially we were shocked to see BCI offering to manage properties at such a low rate compare to competitors.  But after our first meeting with Don we soon realized the genius to the BCI business model.
 
My wife and I are military and purchased our home in 2006.  Being military it was only inevitable that we would have to move, and luckily we landed in paradise (Hawaii).  Well, in the current housing market selling our home wouldn't have been a very lucrative endeavour so we decided to rent in order to build a little more equity before cashing in.  We searched high and low for the best management situation for our investment both economically and business wise.  Little did we know that our search would lead us to find that the best management situation would also end up being the fiscally smart choice as well.
 
Don, Emily, and Amber took very good care our us, guiding us through this every step of the way.  They were able to find us two reliable tenants to choice from in under 3 weeks and our home rented for exactly what we expected.  We can't say enough about BCI as a thoroughly organized family business.  Their overall goal is customer satisfaction which is evident in the testimonials you see here today.  They do an excellent job of ensuring everything is accounted for from maintenance to payments.  They ensure every applicant is screened and seek home owner approval prior to all move ins.  And most importantly they take pride in ensuring your home is in excellent condition before a tenant moves in and out of your investment.

Don really gets it!  BCI can afford to offer the best rates because they manage more properties than any other company in the region, they maintain positive relationships with home owners, tenants, and maintenance companies, and they do far more with less payroll.
 
Don, as you already know we have a great amount of respect for you and a fond appreciation for BCI as a family business.  You are truly a genius and are very lucky to have such a beautiful and magnificent wife like Emily to keep the books in order for over 170 properties.  Thank you Emily for everything and being so prompt with the payments.  And last but certainly not least, thank you Amber for being so patient and kind with us.  Not to mention the fact that you were able to find two competing tenants in under 3 weeks.  How bout that for customer appreciation...lol.
 
Thanks and "warm" wishes,
Darryl and Dalani


----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: repair of door / Dolly Madison
Re: Front door was vandalized on your rental home. We fixed it right away with a stronger dead bolt, using the SmartKey system.
The door knob was not really secure because of the glass next to it that anyone could have broken out. Cheap fix and all is good.

Reply:
 
Wow, really? And that used to be such a nice neighborhood! Do you think there should be additional security lights outside? Did the tenants get the security code to set up the system themselves? By the way, those French doors are old, so (be careful) the glass is pane and doesn't crumble.
 
Thanks for the quick response on this! Then again, you guys always have great service!! We are so glad we chose BCI Properties!
 
Thanks Don!  
Katie
 
 

 - Highly recommended! -   as posted on Merchant Circle.

I switched to BCI because I was desperate with my previous agent. I was so surprised on how thoughtful and efficient Don is. The day I signed the contract he immediately went to inspect the property, change the lock, did a walk through and provide me a bunch of photos on the damage the evicted tenant did. He always communicate to me what he is doing so that I feel my property is in good care. His documents are very clear and very detail so that you know where the money goes. For owners that are not living in the area, this is the kind of agent you can entrust your property with.

September 15, 2009 by Vicki Chen in Goleta, CA

 

 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:32 AM
Subject: Feedback request

We at Budget have worked with many property managers and listing agents throughout California, Oregon, Washington and Arizona. Working with BCI Properties has made our jobs and lives easier. It’s hard to find a company we can trust to take care and manage our properties. I’m happy to say that with BCI Properties – we don’t worry at all because you guys handle everything and we know that we can trust you with our assets. Thank you and your entire team Don, we appreciate the work you’ve done for us.

Thank you.

Robin U. Poirier

Budget Finance Company
1849 Sawtelle Blvd., Ste. 700
Los Angeles
, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 954-1659
Fax: (310) 696-4097
robin@bfcloans.com

 

Federal Way property;
 Graham property;     Puyallup property;
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Family Gray
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: feedback request
 
     We shopped around for property managers before settling on BCI Properties. We actually tried another management team before them and can testify that their management contract is 'owner friendly' and their rates, the best we found. We have five properties being managed by BCI Properties and have had experience with their professional, effective services in several circumstances. With a tenant complaint, BCI, quickly addressed the needs, taking effective action to remedy; with an unpleasant, unresponsive tenant who lost his job and was incommunicado to us, BCI Properties curtailed a lengthy continued occupation and brought eviction resolution in a timely manner; when a tenant gave notice to vacate, BCI Properties went to work getting the house restored to rent-able condition and have already rented the home, within two weeks of its vacation. In circumstances requiring purchases of appliances, BCI Properties has shown itself to be resourceful and spend thrifty, steering us to the best possible purchases, while still giving us whatever options available. The advertising/marketing BCI Properties has done, have been tasteful, accurate, and insightful, taking the time to highlight unique features of our homes. We've only had a few 'end of the month' statements, but they are handled by individual property, charges are clearly substantiated and the statements, easy to understand. Don and Emily are approachable, workable people, not constrained by set modes of operation, and have pleasant 'servant' attitudes whenever we call needing advice or an update. They are accessible on email and many times, we get up in the morning to an email from them, originated 6 or so am! We are ever so happy we came on board BCI Properties for our property management needs. 
 
Michael & Susan Gray - Kirkland
 
NW Tacoma / Pearl St area
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Edwards 87
Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2009 10:22 AM
Subject: Which property management company to pick

Don,

I have been more than pleased with you and your company and happily provide this testimonial.

  "I was planning on relocating from Lakewood, WA to Fort Worth, TX. I did my due diligence and contacted some property management companies in the area, one of which was BCI Properties. The other company wanted to charge me a list of fees including a percentage of the first month's rent up front, applications fees, etc. On top of that, the maximum rent that they were looking to charge tenants was significantly lower than what BCI Properties recommended. I decided to go with BCI and have been happy with them ever since. Don and Emily filled my vacant home quickly at the full rental price. I don't think that it sat vacant for a single month. They have always billed me in a timely and appropriate manner. When there is a maintenance issue, they get it fixed for the best rates available. Additionally, they always give candidly wise advice. Anyone looking to lease their home in the Tacoma area should give serious consideration to hiring BCI properties to protect their investment."

 

Have a great day Don, and give my best to Emily.

 

Stan Edwards

Lakewood, WA
 

----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Tinsman / Seattle
Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 10:26 AM
Subject: Re: feedback request

BCI has been an excellent property management solution for our [Multi-unit] apartments. They have consistently had great communication, been proactive in solving tenant problems, and above all, cost-effective. I know many owners who pay a lot more money for far less service than I have gotten from BCI.

 
Brian Tinsman / owner    Tacoma 4-plexes
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Lindsay English
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 11:17 AM
Subject: RE: feedback

To whom it may concern;

BCI Properties, LLC has been a great company to work with. It has taken a lot of stress off of me in renting out my condo. I am so glad I went this direction rather than managing my rental on my own. They have been available to me whenever I have needed them in any questions or concerns I have had. I researched before choosing BCI Properties and they are by far the most affordable and it has been a pleasure working with them.
 
Thank you,
Lindsay English
Federal Way / Medera

 

----- Original Message -----
From: Biff Brotherton
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 6:44 PM
Subject: Re: feedback

Don, as you know I was forced to foreclose on this property to satisfy a judgment.  I did not want to own this home.
I had a builder clean up, carpet, and paint the inside of the house to sell.  After several months I had no offers.  I then to chose to rent it, also with no interest.  
So I contacted you to see the capabilities to rent it.  As I have cancer I had not been able to view the property myself.  You took a personal interest in the house, gave me a bid on bringing it up to rental standards, handled the purchase of needed appliances, blinds, etc. and placed the home on the market.
 
It rented immediately to a very grounded family who have been extremely good tenants.  Don, as I said you did this all without our meeting, just on your word.  I would recommend you and your firm to anyone in my predicament. 
 
Biff Brotherton, Seattle
 
Puyallup South Hill
 
 
 ----- Original Message -----
From: Amber Stenbeck
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: feedback request
 
Don And Emily and BCI Properties have been the BEST decision that I ever made. Not only does their service offer the BEST Rates around, but with them taking care of my property and tenant dealings I never worry, they are fantastic and handling everything for me. Living in another state I wanted to feel confident with who was managing my property.  It has been smooth sailing with them and I recommend them to everyone! I cant thank them enough!
 
Amber 
 
Central Tacoma
 

----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Christopher
Sent: Thursday, Jan 8, 2009 6:33 AM
Subject: RE: feedback

"After interviewing several Property Management companies, we came across BCI Properties. We were so impressed with Don and Emily's experience and expertise, not to mention their friendly yet direct manner, that we signed up on the spot. We are glad we did! Our property has not sat vacant for less than a week. Don and Emily quickly respond to issues from both the tenant and us the home owner with professionalism. We are very glad that we have people we can trust managing our property. I recommend them to everyone!"

Mike Christopher
(760) ...ph number deleted for privacy.
 
  Lakewood / American Lake
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Kim"
To: "Donald J. Leske II" <dleske@homesandproperties.com>
Sent: Friday Jan 2, 2009 6:49 PM
Subject: A Thank You!

Dear Don and Emily,

My wife and I just wanted to write and say "THANK YOU" for all your
tremendous efforts during the past year.  I wanted to highlight just
some of the many positive experiences that we had with you and your
company.

1.  Timely notice.  Thank you for always keeping us informed with any
issues that might arise with the property.  I am glad to say that none
have been negative and if anything, you kept us well informed of any
issues that might arise with the property.

2.  Maintenance.  Your firm is tremendous at handling issues to keep
both the renter and property owner at ease.  Needless to say, property
management can be sensitive for both the renter and property owner and
thus far, we feel greatly satisfied in addressing the needs of the
property.

3.  Paperwork.  We appreciate the timely monthly statements.  They are
easy to follow and we have never once received a payment late.  It
seems easy but I know it takes a lot of effort behind the scenes to be
this consistent.  Your timely statements have made our tax
preparations that much more easier.

In all, thank you again for you efforts.  Being in the military and
separated TWO time zones away from our property, you help us to sleep
better at night.  We look forward to our continued experiences with
you and your company.

All the best,
Frank and Grace Kim
 
  University Place
 
 ----- Original Message -----
From: Tudor, Kelli A.
Sent: Dec 16, 2008 5:26 PM
Subject: RE: Hi Kelli ... feedback req


"BCI delivers great service!
They are proficient and professional and that makes my life easier. I would highly recommend them."

 

Kelli

Central Tacoma
 
----- Original Message -----
From: SHEILA VALDEZ
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 1:19 PM
Subject: RE: Feedback request

Testimonial-
 
My husband and I listed with BCI because of their rates.  But, the service is fabulous. 
What ever we needed for our paper work or help with property issues, the folks at BCI got right on it.  We also, needed it to rent quickly and they handled that too.  They know what they are doing and they help with open hands and hearts.  Good People.
 
Sheila Valdez

 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Sherrodd
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: feedback request
 
BCI properties are always available to answer questions and help whenever they can.
BCI properties rented my house within one week of listing it!
BCI properties provides a reliable renting service!

Hope this helps!
Sincerely
Paul Sherrodd

 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Steven Bement
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 3:37 PM
Subject: RE: Feedback request ... How have we been doing?

Don,
 
I'm happy to contribute! Here's what comes to mind...
 
The moment that I met Don & Emily, I was impressed with their professionalism and personal "warmth." Immediately, they saved me time and money by instructing me what needed to be done to make my home "rent ready." Additionally, they connected me with their network of services who are very reasonably priced and did a GREAT job! I no longer have to spend my weekends traveling 140 miles round trip to manage my property. 
 

 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Amanda Heard / Milton WA
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: Feedback

When I was searching for a property management company, I sent out several emails to many companies at one time.  The only one to respond to me within a short timeframe was Don Leske at BCI Properties.  I knew with such a timely response, this was someone who was going to pay attention to my needs and assist me with renting out our house.  And their fees were so reasonable compared to other companies.   He is always easy to reach and responds to my calls and emails quickly and efficiently.   I never have to worry about my home because it's in the best possible hands with Don Leske and BCI Properties.

Amanda Heard
Marketing Manager
Fort Bliss, Texas
 
 

 
----- Original Message -----
From: nancy wells
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 6:39 PM                            RENTED IN ONE WEEK!
Subject: RE: Feedback request

Dear Don and Emily,

 I am writing to you on my daughter's computer. I love living in Cal. Thank you for renting my house so that the move was made possible.  I appreciate your lowered fees and your good attitude on my behalf.  Please keep in touch, especially if there are any problems reported by the tenant.  It was good to hear from you.
 
Sincerely,
 
Nancy Wells

 
 
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: Thank you
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:47:09 -0500
From: Frank Kim
To: dleske@homesandproperties.com
   
CC: Emily Leske <emily@homesandproperties.com>
> Frank Kim wrote:
>
> Don,
>
> I hope you have been well. I wanted to thank you for all the efforts
> you put in to getting our house squared away and rented in such a
> timely fashion. Being in the military, I was between a rock and a
> hard place as I was two time zones away in Kansas. Just moving from
> Japan did not help at all either. In any event, you understood our
> needs and made expeditious efforts towards a combined goal. You got
> our place rented and squared away in less than ONE MONTH! We could
> not be more pleased with you and your team. Please accept our
> heartfelt thanks.
>
> Sincerely,
> Frank and Grace Kim
 

 - TESTIMONIES ABOUT SALES -
 

From: "Jacqueline Taylor"
To: dleske@bci-properties
Sat, 10 Jan 2008 16:47:09 -0500
Subject: THANK YOU!!

** High Priority **
 
The close happened yesterday!!  .....
 
Thank You Don!!!!  With your help, the nightmare that my family was in is almost over.  ..............................  Having a Great Agent makes all the difference.  And you Don, you made me feel like I was your ONLY client. Jimmy thanks you as well. We can all carry on with our lives thanks to you and Emily. 
 
In the future, if I know of anyone in need of an Exceptional Agent, I will give him or her your name.   If I knew your managers name, I would send a review for you suggesting a pay increase or at least BONUS$$$.
 
I'll give you a call once I receive final copies of all the info.
Take Care, Jacqueline
 

Chris & Debra A. - "That other Realtor could not sell our home, YOU did it. Thanks!"

Stan & Nancy C.n - "Finally. Thank you for a job well done."

David M. - "As first time home buyers you really put us at ease. We love our new home! My military carrier makes it hard to deal with such matters as buying a home. You got it sold with no problems just as you promised. Thanks."

Charles and Sandy F. - "Being out of state we thought we would never get our home sold & we were ready to let the Bank have it back. You saved us by getting our home sold quickly and put $9,000 in our pocket that we would have lost. How can we ever thank you!"

James P. - "Sold in one week...., for the price I wanted too. Wow!"

Jason B. - "I thought my condo would never sell. Thanks for the extra effort in marketing..."

Jose & Yong-Mi S. - "We love our new home so much. Come and see us sometime ok."

Kyung Hee L. - Sold her home in one week for asking price.

Loren & Mary L. - "...let me cook you and your wife dinner. You deserve it."

Rhoda Salas - "Sold my home and sold two more for me within weeks, great job! Find me more good deals."

Rick Rico & Kelly K. - Sold in one month for asking price.

Robert & Judy L. - "Love our brand new Quadrant Home. Help me find investment properties now ok? Real Estate is the only way to make great money in a reasonable time."

Ken & Sakura S. - "That Power-of-Attorney did it for us while I was out of country....thanks."

Joe & Arlene Vasquez - "Hey you! You sold that home of ours pretty quick and found us that 9 acres just out of Spanaway really cheap. Whats up with all that good service? You got 48 hours in a day or what! Call or come see us sometime."

 

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  • If no answer, call David at Barnett Pro Maintenance at: (253) 592-1294.

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