Be a Smarter Orlando Investor
While we’re here to provide all the day-to-day support that your property needs, when it comes to leasing, management, and maintenance, we know our investors have much to gain from our knowledge, expertise, and resources. So, we’ve put together a series of educational blogs and videos that we think will offer sound tips and advice. Our team helps you make smart investment decisions.
Do Property Managers Mark-up Invoices?
This question is frequently asked by landlords who are shopping for the services of professional property managers and are previously used to doing their own repairs and/or using their own vendors. These landlords tend to be either not familiar with, or even...
What Will My House Rent For?
There are a few strategies to setting the rental price on your property when advertising online. Depending upon your personal circumstances and your own strategy, the rental price will vary. Below is a basic timeline for how a property management company or landlord...
Should I Rent My House Furnished?
Most people who rent properties here in the Central Florida market rent them Unfurnished. That’s where the market is, that’s where the demand is, and that’s what tenants expect. There are a few key points that you, the landlord should go over to answer the question of...
What Criteria Should I Use For Tenant Screening?
There is a checklist of items and procedures to consider and to successfully check off, to adequately pre-screen a tenant whom you are considering renting your property to. Pretty much most genuine tenants will understand this and be willing to provide you with the...
Should I hire a contractor or do it myself (DIY)
This is a frequent question asked of themselves by many rental property owners/landlords in the greater Orlando area. So it goes a little like this…. You’re away for the weekend. You are having a great time and then your phone buzzes. It’s a text message from your...
How to Raise the Rent on Your Orlando Rental Property
Like most industries, the rental market responds to economic trends. As such, raising rent is something that every landlord will unavoidably experience. However, raising the rent on your tenants is akin to asking your boss for a raise. It’s that difficult! You may...
What to Include in an Orlando Rental Agreement
An Orlando rental agreement is a legal contract between landlords and tenants. It sets out the rules that each party must adhere to. In addition, it's also a significantly practical document that lays out important business details. For example, the amount of rent due...
The Basics of Florida’s Security Deposit Law
A security deposit is any money a landlord takes from a tenant other than the advance rent payment. It’s a one-time fee that is refundable. Security deposits often cause problems between landlords and tenants. As such, it’s important for both parties to understand the...
The Best Neighborhoods in Orlando, FL
No matter where you go in Orlando, you won't find a boring neighborhood. What started out as a small, out-of-the-way town encompassing only four square miles in 1875 has blossomed into a metropolitan city boasting a population of 2 million people. Orlando, Florida may...
A Quick Guide to the Florida Eviction Process
There are a number of reasons why you may evict a tenant, granted the tenancy is already terminated. Terminating the tenancy means serving the tenant with a written notice as specified by Florida state law. Next, you would need to file an eviction lawsuit, if the...
Why Orlando is Quite Possibly the Best Place to Live
When you hear of Orlando, what comes to mind first is Florida. Florida is known for all the good things- from beautiful weather all year long to abundant recreation activities. It is filled with plenty of amusement parks and wild nature, beautiful beaches and a...
Investing in the Orlando Real Estate Market from Canada | Property Management Advice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY5owcEsffg Today, we are talking specifically to investors from Canada who are looking to buy a property here in the Orlando rental market. A few of the same things come up time and time again, so we thought we would save everyone some...