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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Post Irma Market Update & Thoughts
What Happened In the coming days before Irma, Southern Floridian’s quickly realized this wasn’t a storm that called for a hurricane party, considering it was the largest storm recorded in the Atlantic in history. With the category 5 only days away, most locals decided it was best to leave their belongings behind and head north, […]
Southwest Florida Rental Market Update
Someone pointed out to me today that there’s only 4 months left in 2017…let that sink in. Flying by as usual. Anyway, I wanted to share some insight into our current rental market and what’s going on. We’ve seen rental prices creeping up for a few years now, and it seems they’re capped off and […]
Douglas Unveils Its New Rental Inspection Program
It’s exciting times here at Douglas. In one of my staff meetings with my maintenance department this month, I posed the question… “What’s the worst part of being a landlord, and if you had a genie grant you a wish, how would you make it go away?” After a few minutes of discussion, the answer […]
More people rent homes now than the last 57 years
We’ve been saying for the past few years that number of quality renters looking for a place to live has never been higher. This was simply based off of our own observations in our local markets, but according to new data, it wasn’t just a feeling, it was a fact. So basically, last year 36.6% […]
July’s Promotion is Here!
Every landlord knows it’s inevitable that the time comes when a rental property needs some type of repair, whether it’s when the property is occupied, or during a turnover. No matter what, getting hit with a bill to fix up a rental property is never fun, but a true landlord knows the value of keeping […]
