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Protect Your Yard from the Summer Heat

How to Protect Your Yard from the Summer Heat We prep our yard for winter; however, we often forget that the yard also needs to prep for summer! Florida heat can put your yard in an unhealthy state similar to cold weather. There are ways to avoid dry spots in your grass, wilted flowers, and more. There is nothing comparable to the warmth of the Florida sunshine. Not to mention the humidity that can only add to the heat. Continue reading for f... Read More

Categories: Blog, News, Property Management

Tags: Lawn Care, Long Term Rental Yard Maintenance, Long term rentals, Protect Your Yard from the Summer Heat


Let’s Talk Maintenance

How Does Southern Handle Long-Term Rental Maintenance Thinking about renting your property long-term? Long-term rentals could be a great investment opportunity, however, there is a lot to understand when it comes to choosing the right property management company for your rental. Occupancy, revenue, marketing, and other services are important things to understand before making the leap and putting your property up for a long-term rental. Here ... Read More

Categories: News, Property Management

Tags: Maintenance, Maintenance Tips, Services


Get the Inside Scoop: Owner Testimonial

The Inside Scoop of What it’s like Working with Southern Thinking of renting your new property as a long-term rental along the Gulf Coast? It can be tricky to schedule showings, find the perfect tenant, and stay on top of the upkeep of a property. Lucky for you, our Southern Residential Leasing Team takes care of it all! We will help you fill your rental, stay on top of maintenance, keep you in the loop of industry trends and so much mo... Read More

Categories: News, Property Management

Tags: long term rental, Owner Testimonial, Working with Southern


What Updates Make the Most Impact?

5 Home Updates that Increase Value Here at Southern, property management is what we do! Our team is constantly looking at market trends and paying attention to what tenants are looking for in the perfect rental. If you are an owner of residential property along the Gulf Coast, we would love to discuss your property with you to assist in finding the right tenant. To contact our team, click here. For now, you could be making impressive updates ... Read More

Categories: Blog, Property Management

Tags: 5 Home Updates that Increase Value, Property Management tips, Southern Residential Leasing


Should You Allow Tenants to have Pets?

Pros and Cons of Pet Friendly Properties Have you ever considered making your property pet-friendly? There are pros and cons of pet-friendly properties and our management team is here to help walk through discovering whether or not your property should be pet-friendly. They have seen it all and know the ins and outs of what to expect if you decide to make your property pet-friendly. To answer some of the questions you may have, read below for a ... Read More

Categories: Blog, Property Management

Tags: Pet Friendly Properties, pet friendly rental, Pet Friendly Rental Home in Destin, Pet Friendly Rentals in Alabama


How to Winterize Your Lawn Pump

Winterize Your Lawn Pump ~ Southern Residential Leasing Calling all tenants - have you prepared your lawn pump for the winter season yet? This basic tenant responsibility only takes a few minutes. In order to ensure that your lawn pump is working optimally for the spring and summer seasons, now is the time to do so. Water expands when it freezes, and if your pump still has water in it when temperatures drop below freezing the pump can become da... Read More

Categories: Blog, Property Management

Tags: property maintenance, Southern Circular, Winterize Your Lawn Pump


Get Your House Prepared for Hurricane Season

Preparing Your Home for Hurricane Season ~ Southern Residential Leasing Hurricane season goes until November 30th! Don't get caught scrambling last minute trying to prepare your home for hurricane season. With these tips and tricks, you can keep your investment property protected when a storm hits. Know Your Homeowner's Policy Before a hurricane hits, it's important to know what your insurance policy will cover. Make sure you're familiar with ... Read More

Categories: Blog, Property Management

Tags: Home maintenance, Preparing Your Home for Hurricane Season, Property Management


The Impact of COVID on Property Management

Property Management During COVID ~ Southern Residential Leasing It's no surprise that property management during COVID looks a little different. Gone are the days of in-person inspections and dropping off rent checks at a physical office. Now, property management companies are doing everything they can to keep tenants and employees safe. Landlords and property managers are reevaluating their strategies every day. As their tenants are working ... Read More

Categories: Blog, Property Management

Tags: Florida Property Management, Property Management, Property Management During COVID


Should My Rental Be Pet-Friendly?

Allowing Pets in Long-Term Rentals ~ Southern Residential Leasing The debate over whether or not to allow pets in long-term rentals has gone on for some time. Some landlords will never allow pets, while others believe allowing pets in their rental homes is attractive to potential renters. If you're on the fence about it, take a look below at some of the ways allowing pets in your rental property may benefit you. Studies show that allowing pet... Read More

Categories: Blog, Property Management

Tags: Allowing Pets in Long-Term Rentals, Long term rentals, Long-Term Rental Management, Pet-friendly rentals, Property Management


How to Add Value to Your Rental

Five Easy Ways to Add Value to Your Rental ~ Southern Residential Leasing Property owners: are you looking for cost-effective ways to add value to your rental? You don't have to do a full remodel from top to bottom. These five simple methods are some easy ways to add value to your rental without the help of a professional. The best part is that they're cost-effective too, so you can help increase the value of your rental without breaking the ban... Read More

Categories: Blog, Property Management

Tags: Long-Term Rental Management, Property Management, Rental Management, Southern Residential Leasing, Ways to Add Value to Your Home