Do You Need a Homeowner’s Warranty on Your Rental Property?
If you’ve been a landlord for any length of time – or even if you’re a home owner – you likely know that things can, and often do, break, malfunction, and even just plain stop working. This goes for appliances like the fridge and washer /...
Adding Amenities to Rental Property to Enhance Incoming Cash Flow
All investment property owners know that incoming cash flow is king when it comes to rentals. So, once you have your income-generating engine in place, why not consider some additional ways to maximize your profits? The good news is that there are some viable...
Putting Your Rental Property Hurricane Recovery Plan in Place
Those who live or own property on or near the coast are likely well aware of the potential damages that can be incurred by a hurricane. This is especially the case during more active seasons. With that in mind, it is important to have a rental recovery plan in place...
Investment Property Damaged by Irma? Here’s What You Need to Know
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, it’s likely that your Florida investment property (or properties) sustained at least some amount of damage. So, if your tenants will need to be misplaced – or even inconvenienced for a while – how do you go about...
Do Timeshares in Orlando Make for a Good Investment Property?
Here in the Sunshine State, you’ll find a plethora of property investment types – including the ever-famous timeshare. With this form of real estate entity, a group of people have the right to use a vacation property, and in doing so, different times of...
The Must-Ask Questions in the Tenant Screening Process
If you’ve owned investment property for any length of time – or even if you’re at all familiar with how being a landlord works – it’s likely that you have heard stories about just how bad some tenants can be. Damages to the property,...
Can You Require Tenants to Have Renters Insurance Coverage?
As a real estate investor, you need to have insurance coverage in order to protect yourself (as well as your mortgage lender, if applicable) from any number of perils that may occur. These can include damage or destruction of your property due to fire, vandalism, and...
When Should You Return a Former Tenant’s Security Deposit?
If you’ve owned rental property for any length of time, then you know that having tenants move in and out is usually a constant. When a tenant vacates a property, they will typically want to know when – or if – they will be receiving their security...