How Your Vacancy Rate Can Affect Your Profitability as a Sarasota Landlord

by Scott Corbridge | May 2, 2013 | Owner Education

In Sarasota, Bradenton and Manatee Counties, one of the most critical things for you as a landlord is to lower your vacancy rate. However, you do not want to rent your home so quickly that you end up renting to the wrong person. This could also create a loss in cash...

How Property Managers Minimize the Risk of Resident Damage: Sarasota Management Advice

by Scott Corbridge | Apr 25, 2013 | Owner Education

Resident damage is one of the biggest causes of negative cash flow for property owners. When you rent out your property, make sure you get a sufficient security deposit to cover any potential damage. It is also important to document the condition of the property so...

Sarasota Property Management How To: Get a Solid Lease Agreement When You Rent Out Your House

by Scott Corbridge | Apr 9, 2013 | Owner Education

Today we are talking about how to get a solid lease agreement in place when you rent your home. I cannot stress how important it is to use a top quality lease that is written by an attorney. A lot of people try to write their own leases, or buy one from the local...

Resident Screening and Background Check Advice from a Sarasota Property Management Company

by Scott Corbridge | Mar 28, 2013 | Owner Education

One thing we at Sarasota Management and Leasing have learned about resident screening and performing background checks is that you don’t want to skip it. Many landlords tend to find a prospective resident and decide to rent to him or her simply based on that person’s...

What is the Best Way to Reduce Rental Property Maintenance Costs in Sarasota?

by Scott Corbridge | Mar 21, 2013 | Owner Education

A critical part of your cash flow equation as a property owner is your rental property maintenance expenses. Obviously, the higher your expenses are, the less your profitability will be. The inverse is also true. Taking a proactive approach to maintenance issues will...

Questions a New Landlord Should Ask a Property Manager in Sarasota, Florida

by Scott Corbridge | Mar 13, 2013 | Owner Education

As a landlord, before you turn your property over to a management company, there are several questions you should ask. 1. Are you aggressive with marketing? You want revenue coming into the property as soon as possible, and the best way to make that happen is to...

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