Palm Coast Property Management Blog

No matter your motivation for renting your property, as a landlord you want to obtain the highest rental income possible. However, be realistic! If you wish to fill your rental vacancies quickly it vital that you do the research and establish a fair rental rate that is competitive with other established rental rates in your local neighbo...

If you are a new real estate investor, it is natural for you to feel attracted to properties that are claimed by owners as 100% occupied. It means that you will start earning full rental income after buying the property without making any effort. This is because of the inherited tenants who are already present in the property.  All i...

As a landlord, you cannot remain present inside your rental property all the time unless you decide to live in one of the units. You also know that anything can go wrong inside your property at any time despite your best efforts. Landlords keeping 24-hour surveillance have admitted the fact that they are unable to be inside their pro...

As a landlord with a rental vacancy, you seek a quiet, long-term, personable, tidy tenant that will respect your property, gets along well with the neighbors, and who pays their rent when it is due.However, before you can begin to find the” ideal” tenant, it is very important that you establish and set a standard for the quali...

If your present home no longer suits your lifestyle, selling out and relocating is a popular option. However, in many cases converting the home into a rental property makes a lot more sense. You may wish to sell your home or convert it to rental investment property for a diverse array of reasons.As a young couple, you are ready to upgrade...

As a real estate investor, it is vitally important for you to know your market and to be aware of the changes it’s going through. You must remember that your success as a real estate investor depends upon how quickly the value of the property appreciates and the rental income you can derive from it. If you are reasonably sure of the...

Positive cash flow is the lifeline for the business for a landlord. Landlord cannot meet expenses properly and cannot keep the investment property in a top condition if his expenses are more than his rental income. A good property in a good location purchased at a good price means nothing for the landlord if it is not able to generat...

You are taught the important lesson of tenant screening when you are about to step in this field of real estate. You have read and heard the horror stories about landlords harassed by bad quality tenants, and you remain vigilant to make sure that only good quality tenants get inside your property. It is your desire to allow only those ten...

If you are a real estate investor, you will have to deal with contractors on a frequent basis. This is because these contractors are required not just during rehabs but also for regular repair and maintenance of a property. Investors know that something is breaking or needs rehab almost on a daily basis and if you do not have your team of...

Face it; we exist in an age of technology. The majority of potential renters search the Internet endlessly, searching for the perfect rental. If the listing photos presenting your rental do not grab the reader’s attention, it is unlikely that they will ever even consider renting your property. Poor quality listing photos may co...