If you lived anywhere you well know that utilities (electric, water, sewer, etc.) can add cost to you monthly budget. As a landlord how do you make sure the cost of utilities don’t eat up your monthly profits. Here we will discuss three ways you can handle utilities for your rental property. All included: This […]
What is Disparate Impact and Disparate Treatment? In 1968, The Fair Housing Act also known as FHA was passed. This Federal law gives protection against discrimination based on color, race, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability. With the ever-changing laws here is a quick summary of the latest changes that came about in […]
With today’s technology pictures are the first thing a renter will see when searching for the next place to call home. Unfortunately, pictures can either make or miss your next tenant. Make sure to include in your listing a minimum of 10 to 20 High quality pictures. In some cases, a professional photographer should be […]
Below is a continuation of the previous article Common Landlord Mistakes to Avoid — Part 1 You don’t understand your responsibilities as a Landlord. After so many prospects, you were able to secure a tenant. This is just the beginning! As a landlord you need to meet the terms of the leasing agreement; contact the […]
There are different reasons why owners enter the landlord business. You might have earned the title of landlord by renting out your former residence or by inheritance. Or maybe your starting a real estate portfolio and you just purchased your first one. Being a landlord regardless how you became to be, can be very profitable […]
A major problem that most investor/property owner will encounter is vandalism. In most cases vandalism happens when the property is vacant, usually when the property has been recently purchased, being sold, tenant(s) moved out, or during rehab. In all cases we see force entry through the back door or window. All appliances are usually taken […]
If you’re not from Miami you will quickly learn that Miami is a country of its own. With so many cultures residing here its can be difficult to find your next investment property. A local property management company can guide you and help you achieve your investment goals. Below is a small list that will […]
What investment vehicle could beat the income generating of rental properties? Don’t forget the appreciation of the asset along the way. We will examine rental properties investing here in Miami as an investment tool for 2017. Skeptics will point out the cash flow issue of expensive repairs as a main reason to stay away of […]
As a property manger, I dread seeing a violation notice from Coral Springs Code Enforcement. In Broward county, Coral Springs has one of the most strictest policies in landscaping and vegetation I have ever seen. A recent violation we received was for a non-native tree which was growing on the property called the “pepper tree”. […]