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Renovating Your Rental Property
Renovating Your Rental Property ~ Southern Residential Leasing Homeowners, when it comes to renovating your rental property, it's important to have a plan in place before making any kind of changes. Whether you're repainting a bedroom or knocking down a wall, understanding the full scale of a renovation is key. Read on below for a few things to consider when renovating your rental property. Know What Your Home Needs If you've been renting your... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
Tags: May 2019, Property Management, Real Estate Investing, Renovating Your Rental Property, Residential Leasing
How to Choose a Property Manager
How to Choose a Property Manager ~ Southern Residential Leasing If you're in the market for a property manager, then you've probably been doing your research for a while. With so many property management companies in the market, it can be hard to narrow it down. You may be enticed by one company's management agreement, but like the structure of another company. The search doesn't have to be difficult! Read below for our tips on how to choose a p... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
Tags: Business Development, How to Choose a Property Manager, Property Management
Why Are Investment Properties Beneficial?
Why Are Investment Properties Beneficial? ~ Southern Residential Leasing Are you thinking about taking the leap to purchase an additional property? Turning your second home into an investment property takes time, but the return is certainly worth it. You may be wondering, why are investment properties beneficial? Not only do they produce a greater return, but once you get the hang of it, you can also do this with several homes and see the cash b... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
Tags: Investment Properties, March 2019, Property Management, Rental Properties
The Benefits of Being Pet-Friendly
The Benefits of Being Pet-Friendly ~ Southern Residential Leasing These days, we find that more and more renters are likely to have pets. This means they're looking for pet-friendly rentals, and if you aren't pet-friendly, then you increase your chances of having a vacancy. However, we understand pet policies can be tricky. We're here to clear the air about the benefits of being pet-friendly. Fortunately, it's easy to set reasonable pet policies... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
Tags: Accommodating Pets in Your Rental, pet-friendly, Pet-Related Damages Guarantee
Counsel’s Corner ~ Ordinary Wear and Tear
Counsel's Corner ~ Ordinary Wear and Tear ~ Southern Residential Leasing What is “normal or ordinary wear and tear?” Most leases require tenants to return the property to the landlord in the condition it was delivered, excepting only normal or ordinary wear and tear. The question arises - what is (and what is not) “normal wear and tear?” There is no definitive answer, but instead, it will be a case-by-case factual determination. Ord... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
When to Make Upgrades to Your Home
When to Make Upgrades to Your Home ~ Southern Residential Leasing No matter how well your tenants maintain the appliances in your home, they'll have to be replaced at some point. Any savvy owner knows that when a tenant occupies a property for a long time, the appliances will begin to show some wear and tear. It isn't a reflection on your tenant, but simply something that happens over time. Knowing when to make upgrades to your home ensures ... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
Tags: Business Development, February 2019, Property Management, When to Make Upgrades to Your Home
Southern’s Market Information
Southern's Market Information ~ Southern Residential Leasing Southern's year in review is here! Our residential leasing market data for 2018 continues to hold strong. As we reflect on 2018, we're excited to see what 2019 holds for us. Read below for Southern's market information on rental properties in Pensacola, Destin, and Coastal Alabama. If you would like more information about our market data or our rental program, contact us today! ... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
Tags: 2018 Recap, 2018 Year in Review, Market Data, REMAX Southern, Southern Real Estate Sales, Southern Residental Leasing
How to Raise the Rent
How to Raise the Rent ~ Southern Residential Leasing For landlords, raising a tenant's rent can be a delicate dance. No one wants to see rent increased, but unfortunately, it's something that has to happen once a lease is up for renewal. Blame this business practice on inflation and expenses ranging from taxes to insurance and repairs. Read below for three easy ways on how to raise the rent and still keep your tenants. Raise the Rent Every Year... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
Purchasing a Rental Property? Look For These Five Things
Five Things to Look for When Shopping for Rental Properties ~ Southern Residential Leasing When shopping for rental properties, most people think they need to look for one that's pristine from top to bottom. For some business models, this might be great. Others, however, look for problems they can fix that generate a better return on their investment. If you have the time and money, a house that's a fixer-upper can be a goldmine down the road. C... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
How Much Cash Flow is Enough?
How Much Cash Flow is Enough? ~ Southern Residential Leasing As a real estate investor, you're most likely familiar with the term "cash flow." When it comes to determining the amount of money coming and going, assessing your entire portfolio is key. Some real estate investors may only need a small amount, while others look to make the highest return. Ask yourself, "how much cash flow is enough?" How much is each property going to cost you? ... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
Tags: Business Development, How Much Cash Flow is Enough, Property Management Services