NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCEMy wife and I have been in the property management business for almost 40 years. Throughout our careers, we have heard and seen almost everything a tenant could throw at you. Some of the tenant's tricks can be costly or cause problems if not caught...
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WINTER WEATHER PRECAUTIONSAs cooler weather approaches, it is time to take the necessary precautions to prevent problems caused by freezing temperatures. Whether you are the owner of a rental property or a tenant, there are many items around a house that need extra attention when...
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GARBAGE AND RENTING I am not an expert on recycling or the effects of trash pollution to our environment but as a professional property manager I am well versed on how garbage and cleanliness relate to renting and rental property. T...
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This summer has returned to the normal surge in rental activity that we are accustomed to. Inventories are down as we come out of the Corona Pandemic and new listings are going on the market and renting on a 30 day cycle. The housing market on the Emerald Coast is active with Mil...
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The official hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin (the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico) is from 1 June to 30 November. The peak of the season is from mid-August to late October. Unfortunately if you live on the Emerald Coast, five months out of the ye...
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COVID-19 AND THE RENTAL MARKET Three months ago we were in a very normal rental market for the Emerald Coast. Military movement and the arrival of Snowbirds were keeping the long-term and short- term rentals active for the December/January time frame. As we moved thr...
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Staying Productive During Self-Quarantining and Social Distancing
By System - Friday, March 20, 2020
How many times have you said I wish I had more time to get things done? With many of us now self-quarantining and practicing social distancing we have more time than we normally to do get things we have neglected done around our homes. Take this time to organize your closet...
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SECURITY DEPOSITS Security deposits are one of the most misunderstood items related to rentals. They are highly regulated by the Florida Landlord and Tenant Statutes and are the number one cause of disputes between owners and tenant. One of the misconceptions many own...
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RENTAL RISK – HIRE A PROFESSIONALMany owners of rental property choose to manage their rentals themselves. This usually works out if they are lucky enough to find a good tenant and have relatively few maintenance issues. If there are problems, legal hassles, or vacancies, t...
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Being Prepared for Hurricane Season The official hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin (the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico) is from 1 June to 30 November. The peak of the season is from mid-August to late October. Unfortunately if you live on the Emer...
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