Rental Property Owner Education

This is part four in our blog on how to evict a tenant in Tampa. In the first part, you learned how to look for alternatives to eviction. Then, we talked about preparing for eviction in part two and in part three we discussed filing the eviction in court. Today, we are discussing what to expect and do after you have prevailed in court.

Our blog contains helpful tips for landlords and the last few discussions have revolved around how to evict a tenant in Tampa. We have already discussed alternatives and how to prepare. Today, we’ll talk about filing an eviction and then in part four, we will discuss what to do once you prevail in court. 

This is part two in our blog on how to evict a tenant in Tampa. In the first part, we discussed alternatives to eviction. Today, we will discuss how to prepare for the eviction. Later in part three, we will talk about filing for eviction and in part four, we’ll tell you what to do after you prevail in court.

This is a four-part blog series on how to evict tenants in Tampa, by a local property manager. This blog will discuss alternatives to eviction. In later parts of the blog series, we will cover preparing for an eviction, filing an eviction and what to do once you prevail in court.

The number one thing you can do to reduce vacancy is obvious: keep the tenant you currently have. And to do that, we recommend a couple of things.

1. Treat your tenant with respect in all communication you have with them. Like everyone else, tenants want to feel they are important to you.
2. Be responsive to legitimate maintenance concerns.

When tenants vacate, their first complaint with landlords is usually that they were concerned about how long it took to have maintenance performed. All you have to do to avoid this complaint is to be responsive.

Attracting tenants is a lot like dating. When you are looking for a boyfriend or a girlfriend, you have to get out there and socialize. You can only attract a great date when you are seen by other people. The same is true when you have a rental property that you are trying to match to a great tenant. You want to get that property out into the world so that renters can find it. Today, that means the property has to get a lot of exposure and be advertised on the Internet. 

There are two different types of rental inspections that property managers and landlords do. A vacant inspection is typically a move in and a move out inspection, when a tenant is not in the home. This is entirely different from the second type of inspection, which we call an occupied inspection. An occupied inspection is often done to check on how well a tenant is taking care of your property.

Demystifying property management fees in Tampa, Florida does not have to be difficult or complicated. All you have to do is measure price against service. When you do that, it is easy to understand how those fees you pay are actually an investment in your property. 

Many times, people who are renting out property are confused about whether they should manage that property on their own, or hire a property manager to do it for them. If you have a residential property that you want to put on the rental market, you might be wondering why landlords have property managers and what exactly they do. Here is an overview of why people use residential property managers in Tampa, and what sorts of services you can expect when you hire a professional property manager.

Your pet policy is an important part of renting out your residential property. In the first two blogs in our series on landlords and pets, we explained why it might be a good idea for you as a landlord to accept pets. We also explained how pet damage can be minimized when it comes to protecting your property. This blog will discuss pet liability and how you can minimize the chances that any damage or injury caused by a pet will not be your financial responsibility.

In Part I of our blog series on landlords and pets, we discussed some good reasons for why landlords should accept pets when renting their properties out to tenants who have them. Today, we will talk about pet damage and how to minimize the chance that a tenant with pets will cause harm to your property.

Your pet policy is an important part of renting out your residential property. In our three-part blog series on pets and landlords, we will explore why pets might be acceptable when you are renting out your property, and what you will need to consider in terms of pet deposits and liability. In this blog, we will discuss the reasons why you should accept pets.  

When the going gets tough in the landlord business, property owners turn to residential property management companies to save the day. Rental properties are generally the largest asset a person will acquire in their lifetime. Having a property management company on your side is significant to the success of your investment. Not only does a property management company protect your investment, but they ensure rental income is maximized as well. 

As you learned from the first blog in our series on how to find a residential property manager, using a professional who belongs to the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) is always a benefit. NARPM members are required to uphold a series of professional standards and ethics that will benefits landlords as well as tenants. We helped you narrow your search to three potential property managers in your area. Here is the next step:

Finding the right property manager for your investment is essential. In order to help you choose an outstanding professional to manage your property, we have a three-part series full of tips and ideas that we have tried on our own and found to be successful. Part I deals with standards and professional expertise. Our first step in finding a property manager is this: 

Being a landlord in Tampa can be a rewarding and lucrative endeavor. In order to make it a good experience, you need to follow the following five rules. If you can do these things, you will be a satisfied and successful Tampa landlord.

One of Donald Trump’s guiding principles in business is, “To know your market,” and if you know your market, you can price your Tampa rental home accordingly. Any home will rent if it’s priced correctly. If it’s not renting, however, then it’s most likely priced above market rent. 

When pricing your Tampa rental, here are four mistakes you don’t want to make:

Selecting the right property manager can make all the difference when it comes to the success of your rental property. And while a good property manager can help maximize your investment’s return value, a bad one will make you want to run for the hills. So, what happens when the property manager you choose turns out to be no good?