Real Estate Investing in Southwest Florida You’ve heard it from someone, or maybe you’ve visited the area and fell in love with the potential. One way or another, you’re interested in investing in real estate in the South of Florida. Maybe you’re new to the world of real estate investing, or you’re a seasoned pro…Read More→
Top 3 Property Management Red Flags
Property Management Red Flags Douglas Realty’s Top 3 Red Flags to Look Out for When Searching for Property Management It’s no secret being a landlord can sometimes be less than “ideal”. Those who rent out their homes surely have heard horror stories from other friends or family who do rentals, or have read about it…Read More→
Purchasing a Home in Cape Coral
Research BEFORE you buy! Purchasing a home, at the basic level, is relatively the same no matter what state and city you buy in. Tour properties with a realtor, pick out the one you like the most, submit an offer, have a home inspection done, and hopefully in a month or so, you have a…Read More→
Will Rents Start to Drop?
Short answer: possibly. With a few years of major rent “appreciation”, or increase, people are beginning to wonder if rents will start to level off, or even come down. Since the housing crash of 2008, rents have been on a steady rise, and at times, spiking. In Cape Coral, a 3/2 average sized home was…Read More→
How does Florida rent stack up against the rest of the USA?
It’s become clear to most Florida renters that rent prices are, well, really high. To a typical big city dweller, paying premiums on rent isn’t a thing of new. Paying close a few grand a month for a small apartment is the way some people like to roll, especially the younger crowds that like to…Read More→
Today, Kevin Ate Spam, and We Don’t Know Why…
Most of us know that spam is pretty gross, and if you aren’t sure, I can attest as I was coerced into trying a little piece while filming this… Kevin didn’t just eat spam for fun, there was a deeper message here. The amazing thing about spam is they’re able to grind up all the…Read More→
Why Realtors Refer Clients to Douglas
There’s certainly no shortage of realtors in Southwest Florida, each in their own niche, creating networks and relationships of all types of clients ranging from investors to first time home buyers. For those who are selling property for investment purposes, it’s typically a struggle to get their clients with a property management firm that they…Read More→
Are “Tiny Houses” Meant for SWFL?
There’s a good chance you’ve heard of the tiny house craze that’s become an international trend as of late. It’s even turned into various popular HGTV shows, such as Tiny House Hunters. If you’re an investor, you’ll love them because of how affordable they are to purchase. If you’re a renter, you’ll love them because they…Read More→
Raising Rent in Southwest Florida
Right now, if you’re a landlord, you’re likely doing well with your investments. If you’re a tenant, you’re probably getting fed up with the increasing rental prices. What’s interesting is we’re not alone down here in our cornered off section of Florida. All across the nation, property owners are feeling good about the types of…Read More→
Is it OK to Use Craigslist to Find a Tenant?
No. Ok, perhaps we should take a minute and explain why. Avoid a Huge Mistake Just a few days ago, we had a gentleman contact us to pick our brain and see if he needed our services. The interaction we had was a good reminder to myself that not everyone who owns property…Read More→
