Property Management Blog

You may be familiar with a home warranty. Maybe you even have one on the home you’re living in. Generally, the seller of a property or a Realtor will offer a home warranty as an incentive for the sale of the property. These warranties serve two general purposes:Reduces the ...

Pet insurance is a valuable option for rental property owners and can provide protections that standard landlord insurance no longer includes. About 75 percent of tenants in Orlando have a dog or a cat, so protecting yourself against the liability that can come with animals is e...

Security deposit disputes with your tenant can often be avoided with the proper documentation and good communication. However, they do come up, and you need to be prepared to defend your decision to withhold all or part of a deposit after a tenant moves out.  Once you recei...

One of the most important goals for landlords and property managers is to avoid vacancy. If you have a tenant who wants to move out before the end of the lease, that could create some additional work and expenses for you. But from time to time, tenants will lose a job or maybe h...

Maintenance and repairs on your rental property need to be done professionally by licensed and insured contractors and vendors. When you have a rental property, there is a great deal of liability. Using your own handyman to do work that is beyond their qualifications is never a ...

Renting out a property comes with a lot of changes as you transition from occupant to landlord. Once you decide you want to rent out your home, the most important decision you have to make is whether you will hire a professional property manager or rent it out yourself. Do-It-Yo...

Deciding whether to rent or sell your home in Orlando is a big question for people who need to leave the area or are perhaps thinking about buying a new property. When you find yourself in this situation, the most important question you can ask yourself is whether you can affor...

Today, we are discussing evictions. Evicting a tenant is never an enjoyable experience, but if you have someone who isn’t paying rent, you need to remove that tenant and get your property back on the rental market. Three Day Notice The first step in filing a legal evict...

On our blog today, we are talking about how you should handle late rent payments from tenants. First, always make sure it’s clear when the rent is due. This information should be spelled out in your lease agreement and the tenant should be aware of it. If the rent is ...

Today, we would like to share three simple tips that can help you get your home rented faster. Rent Ready First, always make sure your home is in rent ready condition. This means ensuring there is fresh paint on the walls and the house is kept clean. You also want to clean the...