Real Estate Property Management Content by Douglas Realty

There’s a lot of jargon and acronyms in the investing world, and real estate investing is no exception. Brush up your terminology skills with these top real estate investing terms to learn for beginner investors: Rental Property Rental property may be residential or commercial and refers to property from which the owner receives a monthly…Read More→

Most residential landlords in Florida will most likely require their tenants to pay money upfront as security for their future payments of rent and upkeep of the property. The landlord does not own the deposit and, therefore, has a legal responsibility to keep it safe until used or the tenant leaves. This deposit may be…Read More→

Do you own a vacant residence or commercial building? Did you know that there are some very real risks to keeping a property vacant for long periods of time? We always suggest keeping your properties rented out to minimize potential risks, including: Loss of Cash Flow Perhaps the scariest risk of leaving your residential or…Read More→

With rents at an all-time high, many people are considering converting their primary home into an income-generating rental property. While the rental property is a superb way to build wealth and diversify your portfolio, it can also be a very time-consuming endeavor that requires due diligence and hard work. If you’re ready to take on…Read More→

There’s a lot to think about before renting out your home. If you decide to do it yourself, you’ll have a lot of factors to consider before you ever advertise your property as available. Some of the most important of those factors include: How will you choose tenants? As the landlord, it is your responsibility…Read More→

When taking on the role of landlord, you’ll quickly learn that it requires quite a bit of hands-on work. Keeping up with rent due, maintenance requests, landscaping requirements, and more can become overwhelming quickly. That’s why so many property owners turn to property management services to help them secure profits without being involved in day-to-day…Read More→

In Florida, there are several reasons why a landlord might be legally permitted to break a lease with a tenant. These reasons are categorized as “with cause” and “without cause”. Breaking a Lease With Cause Breaking, or terminating, a lease with cause simply means that some event occurred that spurred you to end the tenancy….Read More→

If you own rental property, just the thought of dealing with squatters is enough to give you nightmares. No one wants to think about a total stranger taking legal possession of their property! In this post, we discuss the basics of Florida’s laws related to squatter’s rights and how landlords can protect themselves and their…Read More→

A rental lease is an agreement between a landlord and tenant that details the terms of renting a specified property for a certain period of time, usually 12 months. Once a lease is signed, the tenant is obligated to pay rent on the property for the entire term of the lease. Even if the tenant…Read More→

As a landlord, one of the most important questions on your mind is probably, “how do I get paid?” Making a profit is the whole reason people rent out their properties, so landlords want to be 100% sure that they’ll be paid securely and on time. Payment Types That We Accept for Rent Here at…Read More→