Property Management Blog

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...

Today we’re providing an overview of the market forecast for rental homes in Orlando in 2015. As we’ve seen in the past several years, inventory has been low and demand has been high. This has been great news for investors. Rental Rates Additional good news for i...

Today at RE/MAX 200, I’d like to share the four best screening tips in finding a great tenant for your rental property in Orlando. National Screening Florida is a very transient state. We have people relocating here from all over the country and around the state and eve...