In the real estate world, it’s important to learn the lingo in order to make the right choices. The term “turnkey” is one word that’s crucial to understand, especially because it can have a few different definitions. Ultimately, turnkey means move-in ready, but what that looks like can vary. To help you grasp this common term and become savvy in real estate, we’ve laid it all out below.
A turnkey property is a move-in ready home that doesn’t require any major repairs or improvements before it is livable. In some circumstances, the term turnkey is used to describe a newly renovated property that doesn’t even need a fresh c...
If you’ve recently decided to rent out your property, you might be wondering what that entails. It can’t be that hard, right? If you don’t have any experience managing a property, it can be overwhelming to take on this new task.
We believe that property management can relieve a lot of the problems you might have while self managing. Here are just a few key points to take into consideration:
Property Prep & Tenant Screening
If your property is currently vacant, you're going to have to get that property rent ready. This process is extremely time-consuming depending on your property's current condition and whether or not ...
When dealing with home maintenance and repairs, there are many factors that play into how each situation should be handled. For instance, if you have something that is broken in your home, whether to repair it or to replace it depends on the type of item that is broken. Below are some tips that can be taken into consideration when dealing with your home troubles and setbacks!
Cost Consideration
If a specific item is damaged or no longer works, you should first evaluate whether it can be fixed at all or just completely broken. If the cost to repair the item is more expensive than the cost to just buy a new one, the better decision would be to purcha...
Dogs, and other animals, have been aiding and working with humans for centuries, in everything from farming to hunting to protection and more. Service and emotional support animals all fulfill important roles in their aid to humans, but the terms are not interchangeable. It can be confusing trying to differentiate the exact role they play and the legal rights offered, especially when you’re looking to rent, which is why we are here to help. What Do Service Animals Do? As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are individually trained to perform specific tasks and to work with people with disabilities. According to the ADA, disabilities can be “ph...
Florida Fall is upon us, and that means one thing: Snowbirds are on their way! When you’ve lived in southwest Florida long enough, you will have become very familiar with the seasonal trend that is “snowbird-season.” A sect of retirees and seasonal vacationers seeking shelter from the cold northern winds migrate like birds down to the Sunshine state. While this October through March trend may slow down traffic significantly, it’s also a huge source of revenue for our state! So if you’re a landlord or a multi-property owner, how can you best take advantage of this seasonal trend? Check out our prep list and make sure your property is ready for snowbi...
If you own rental properties, whether they are annual, short-term, or seasonal, it’s important to have the right property management company working for you. Let’s face it….the main reason you are hiring someone is to have someone treat your financial investment as if it were their own so you can go on with other things in your life.
The following are just some of the key areas we take seriously in managing properties:
Marketing - Marketing is vital to successful rentals. We provide an expert market analysis for every property we manage to maximize your return on investment.
Tenant Screening -...
