Property Management

A Mississippi commercial property manager is asked to manage a newly acquired distressed office building. The first priority should be:

AImmediately marketing for new tenants at premium rents
BConducting a thorough physical and financial assessment of the property to understand its condition, existing leases, and deferred maintenance✓ Correct
CFiring all existing maintenance staff
DRefinancing the property immediately

Explanation

Before taking any action, a new manager should conduct a comprehensive property assessment: physical condition (deferred maintenance, life safety issues), review all existing leases, assess the financial performance, and understand tenant relationships. This assessment informs a realistic management plan and budget.

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