The Realty Medics Blog

By The Realty Medics - Monday, June 17, 2024

How to Prepare for a Hurricane

Storm Watches vs. Storm Warnings Anytime severe weather is predicted, stay tuned into Orlando or local media channels for developments. Have plans in place for times when conditions deteriorate. Your safety is the most important consideration. Know the difference between a hur...

By The Realty Medics - Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Common Orlando Security Deposit Deductions

Understanding Orlando security deposit deductions is crucial for all tenants. As a tenant, you likely had to pay a security deposit before moving into your rental home. This deposit protects the owner by covering costs if you cause significant damage to the property. But even if ...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, June 2, 2024

What’s Included in Orlando Property Management Services?

Managing a rental property from a distance, especially if you live on the other side of the country, presents significant challenges. Engaging Orlando property management services could be the solution. Property managers handle all the hands-on tasks for you, from screening ...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, May 19, 2024

Navigating Central Florida Rental Rates: How to Determine the Right Lease Price for Your Rental Prop...

Many factors go into determining the right Central Florida rental rates for investment properties. It takes a lot of research, market analysis, and objective assessment. Below, we offer some of the factors we use to help property owners determine the right rental rates for their ...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, May 12, 2024

Orlando Move-In Checklists: Why They’re Essential to Complete

You have a lot to do when you move into a new place. Completing a property move-in checklist, especially your Orlando Move-In Checklists, probably just feels like unnecessary busy work. And a lot of tenants just don’t do them or do any documentation of move-in conditions....

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, May 5, 2024

What is a 1031 Exchange and How Does It Work?

With tax time in the rearview mirror, as a real estate investor, you’re probably looking for ways to combat next year’s tax bill using rental property tax benefits. Did you know that taking advantage of the 1031 Exchange can help you expand your rental property portfolio with...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, April 21, 2024

Strategy for Orlando Rental Homes: Keep Your Low Interest Rate on Your Primary Mortgage and Buy a Ne...

When the interest rates on houses soared in 2022/2023, many people stopped thinking about buying new property(s), including investment or primary residences.Now that the market has stabilized, housing costs may not be as prohibitive, but interest rates are still a challenge. Howe...

By The Realty Medics - Monday, April 15, 2024

Understanding Orlando Lease Renewals: The Process and Your Options

If you love the place you rent, Orlando lease renewals are fairly straightforward. When your lease agreement nears the end of its term, your property manager will send notification on what action steps to stay there longer. But if this is your first rental (or your first time ren...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, April 7, 2024

Tenant Screening Red Flags: 5 Signs to Watch for

As an Orlando rental property owner, you want to minimize how much effort you put into making it profitable. Arguably, this begins with securing the right tenants. To do that, you need to have a good tenant screening system that identifies who will make the best renters. Knowing ...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, March 17, 2024

Why Buying Ocala Rental Homes is the Ultimate Real Estate Investment Opportunity

Thinking about buying rental property in Central Florida? You may not have considered looking at Ocala rental homes, but the area is perfect for beginning or expanding your rental portfolio. Ocala consistently rates as a top Orlando neighborhood to own rental property because of ...