So, you are looking to buy an investment property, or you have already bought one. Now comes the time to “manage” it. A lot can go into this in the short term as well as the long term. You will hear terms like “proforma” and “below market” rental rates but what does that all really mean? Is it just some fancy sales language or is there truly a meaning behind them? The sho...

Investing in rental properties is a great way to build your wealth. When evaluating options and doing research you will see there are two distinct paths to achieve this. The first is the multifamily market consisting of 2+ units.  The second is the single-family market. Both have their advantages and the choice really depends the goals of the investor. Typically, all the research you perform will direc...

So, you have a rental property. Maybe you are interested in purchasing a rental property for passive income or long-term investment. Whatever the case may be you will need to inform yourself on how to maintain the property and how professional management will partner with you on this. 

If you already own a property and you are self-managing this may be the hardest part of turning yo...

The year 2020 will be forever remembered as the year the world stopped. Most of us only dreamed of an event like this that would cripple the world seemingly overnight. Coming into the year the economy was booming, unemployment was at historic lows, and our economy appeared invincible. This all came to a screeching halt in a matter of 30 days. The year 2020 is now owned by COVID-19. Quickly, our entire...

Buying a multifamily property is a large investment and can be overwhelming for many first-time investors. Being a larger property intended to encompass two or more families, multifamily properties can be more stressful as they are more expensive and require more work than single family homes. Being that multifamily homes can be difficult to self-manage, many first-time investors stray...

Leases are legally binding contracts that protect tenants and landlords in the event of disputes. These documents are packed with business details outlining the delegation of responsibilities throughout the duration of time the tenant remains in the property. While leases can be drafted by a variety of authors, the following 3 areas have been evaluated by leasing specialists to be the most...

Airbnb Inc.  was founded in 2008 to serve as a feasible substitution to traditional hotel fares. This company provides a platform for home owners or investors to offer temporary housing to travelers by leasing a single room or the entire property for any duration of time. While Airbnb’s have proven to be a profitable method of revenue for many hosts, predicted market trends ...

Home renovations are a popular method of restoring life to a property.  This can involve replacing and remodeling broken, damaged or outdated areas of your home.  Performing these updates can improve the overall aesthetic of your home and increase the curb appeal. While you may have an area of your home you can’t wait to remodel, the following improvements have been rep...

As we head into spring and prepare for warmer temperatures to bring flowers into bloom, we can expect increased pollen and particles in our air. This can be harmful for those who suffer from respiratory conditions and may find breathing extremely difficult. As the #1 property management company in Fl, we are aware of these difficulties and offer solutions that pr...

St. Petersburg is one of the latest cities to join the rapidly growing motorized Scooter movement. A new city-wide ordinance, passed last October, is making new forms of micro mobility possible. These shared community scooters will be distributed throughout the downtown area and can be rented via mobile app. This program will mimic the city’...