Whether you’re putting your rental property in the hands of a Jacksonville property management company or self-managing, knowing the best practices for operating your investment property for optimal profitability is invaluable. There’s a lot to think about, from securing good long-term renters who will take care of your real estate investment to dealing with maintenance issues that can…
Lease agreements are essential documents for rental property owners, but creating them isn’t as easy as you might think. A Jacksonville, FL property management company can help property owners screen tenants and draft an ironclad lease agreement. Still, investors need to understand what goes into a rental agreement and how to avoid pitfalls. With the tips in…
Many property owners want to keep their renters long-term, but it’s not always easy to encourage a resident to renew a lease. However, with better retention rates, a property owner sees better ROIs. In the following blog post, our Jacksonville property management experts will discuss ways real estate investors can achieve this goal! The good news, applying some…
One major decision for rental property owners is whether or not to allow pets. The debate over pet ownership has steadily gained momentum, with more and more renters looking for pet-friendly rentals. For the most part, it is a personal preference for the landlord to offer pet-friendly rentals or not—but it could be a mistake…
Screening tenants is a difficult and sometimes tedious task, but skipping the step could be a costly mistake. Tenant screening is more than casually running a credit report and checking references. The process requires understanding what you can (and can’t do), and how to dig beneath surface information to learn more about a potential renter.…
We know it can be tempting for Jacksonville, FL, property owners to do the make-ready on their own. However, if you want to avoid a slew of costly repairs and mistakes that could result in unnecessary time and income loss, you’ll need the help of a Jacksonville property management company that specializes in these services. Here…
Choosing when to renovate a rental property can be a difficult decision. Many property management companies will tell you that some renovations are necessary, while others may not produce the desired result. When you’re anxious to make property upgrades that could justify a rate increase, the wrong timing could leave renters frustrated and hurt your…
Tenants are a rental property owner’s most important asset. Without a good tenant, real estate investors have no one to pay the rent, and their returns plummet! Maintaining consistent income is easier when renters renew their leases. Tenant turnover is expensive and time-consuming, so it is essential to find ways to keep renters in your…
Investing in Jacksonville real estate is a smart idea, but sometimes investors experience challenges that delay or reduce income throughout the year. Managing rental properties can be challenging when finding the ideal process to maximize your income while reducing the turnaround time between renters. Whether it’s a single-family rental or traditional apartment complex, we have some expert property…
So you’re a landlord, and you need to find a property management company. Where do you start? The first step is to make sure that the management company works in the Jacksonville area and has plenty of experience with renters and properties in the market. Once you’ve found some candidates, how can you determine which…