Have you heard about the riches people are raking in renting out their spare properties as vacation rentals and want in on the action? While owning a vacation rental can be a lucrative investment, it’s not all sunshine and dollar signs. When it comes to vacation rentals, there are a lot of risks that come…Read More→
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What You Should Consider Before Renting Your Home
Are you considering renting out your home? If so, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Renting your home can provide some great benefits, but it also comes with some risks. Here are a few things to consider before making your decision. Benefits of Renting Your Home Some of the benefits of…Read More→
Common Real Estate Investing Terms You Should Know
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→
What is Considered Normal Wear and Tear for a Rental Property?
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→
Risks of Having a Vacant Rental Property
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→
How To Convert Your Home Into A Rental Property
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→
Things to Consider Before Renting Out Your Home
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→
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Property Manager
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→
Can A Landlord Break A Lease?
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→
Florida’s Squatting Laws
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→
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