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How to Increase Your Rental Value
How to Increase Your Rental Value ~ Southern Residential Leasing Whether you own a short- or long-term investment property, chances are you're interested in maximizing the value of that property. It's important to put the time and resources into your property for the largest return on investment (ROI). By upgrading your rental home, you're likely to see an increase in tenant retention along with the ROI. Need some advice? Read below for our tips... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
Tags: Business Development, Increase Rental Value, Owner Tips, Property Management
Four Advantages to Hiring a Property Manager
Four Advantages to Hiring a Property Manager ~ Southern Residential Leasing Have you purchased or are thinking about purchasing an investment property? Hiring a property manager is one of the smartest things you can do with your new home. Property managers offer peace of mind when it comes to handling your home, making it one less thing you have to worry about. In addition to being cost-effective, property managers handle all aspects of your hom... Read More
Categories: Blog, Property Management
Tags: Advantages to Hiring a Property Manager, Investment Property Management, Property Management
Why You Should Hire a Pro
Congratulations - You have decided to invest into a long term rental in Destin! The only problem is, now you find yourself asking: Should I hire a Property Manager, or handle the operations myself? Well, bias aside, if you are looking to maximize the profit from your investment while simultaneously maintaining the value - chances are a property manager is the way to go. Sometimes people are scared of hiring someone because of the cost involved, ... Read More
Categories: News
Tags: Long term rentals, Property Management, Tips
Finding the Right Tenants
Take it from our expert property managers in Mobile, Alabama; there can be any number of reasons a bad tenant causes you grief. (This is not to say our tenants are bad, but merely to say, we have been there once or twice before.) Painting a room without permission and dogs that annoy the neighbors are just a few of the nightmares you might come across if you try to manage your recently purchased rental property. The truth is, finding the right t... Read More
Categories: News
Tags: Alabama, Mobile, Property Management, tenant procurement
Renting to Tenants with a Criminal History
On April 4, 2016 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a statement regarding the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to people trying to rent a home with a criminal history. While having a criminal background is not a characteristic protected under the FHA, HUD's statement concluded that housing providers should not deny applicants because of a criminal history. This is big news for landlords, realtors and property managers in F... Read More
Categories: News
Tags: Background Checks, Property Management, tenant procurement
Vacation Rental Property Management
So, you own a long term home rental in Northwest Florida or Coastal Alabama. And, you've really enjoyed the services of our residential leasing team, but feel you're home on or near the beach may benefit you more as a vacation rental property. Don't worry, you don't have to leave the Southern family of companies. Southern Vacation Rentals offers a full suite of services for your short term rental property. From a dedicated staff, to maintenanc... Read More
Categories: News
Vote Southern in Pensacola’s Best of the Bay!
It's that time of year again! The Pensacola News Journal is looking for the best of the best - food, car dealers, realtors - basically all things Pensacola. And while there are tons of great options and categories to choose from, Southern would like to encourage you to vote for us in "Best Real Estate Company," "Best Realtor," "Best Vacation Rental Company," and "Best Property Management Company in Pensacola." Why? Simply because we work hard a... Read More
Categories: News
Tags: Best of the Bay, Pensacola News Journal, PNJ, Property Management, Real Estate, Vacation Rentals
2016 Property Management Trends
It is always smart to prepare for changes in the Florida and Alabama real estate market, but it is easier said than done. This is especially true as the season picks up and your property managers find themselves in the heat of rental demands with less time than usual to follow industry trends. Southern Residential Leasing makes it a goal to check-in with regional and national forecasts and make sure they are keeping your property full all year lo... Read More
Categories: News
Tags: Alabama Real Estate, Destin, Gulf Coast property managers, Mobile, Pensacola, Property Management
Importance of Tenant Screening
Those who are familiar with the Pensacola property management industry all ready know the importance of tenant screening. It is a critical part of the rental process that determines the success of any company, realtor or investor. This is because (1) it protects your income and (2) there are legal ramifications associated if the process isn't followed to a T. There are two things to consider when screening tenants so that you keep your rentals f... Read More
Categories: News
Tags: Mobile Rentals, Property Management, Property Management Pensacola, Tips
5 Reasons to Hire a Property Manager
Do you currently own an income property in South Walton? If so, you know that managing it yourself can be financially rewarding. However, it comes at cost to your mental and physical well-being. At Southern, we understand that it makes sense to take to DIY approach, but in most cases, it just isn't practical. That's why we wanted to show you the benefits of hiring a property management company, like Southern: (1) Setting Rental Rates: We'll stud... Read More
Categories: News
Tags: Property Management, Tips