The Realty Medics Blog

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, August 20, 2023

How to Buy Your First Investment Property

Owning rental property is often hailed as an important part of a diversified investment portfolio; however, many don’t think becoming a landlord makes you an investor. But it does! If you’re just starting out, you may be unsure how to buy your first investment property in the...

By The Realty Medics - Monday, August 14, 2023

Check Out These 17 Hidden Staycation Gems

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why travel anywhere else when you can plan a little staycation in one of the most beautiful areas of the world? Whether you’re new to Central Florida or have lived here for decades, check out these hidden staycation gems you may not hav...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, August 6, 2023

10 Things to Consider Before Self-Managing Your Rental Property

Owning rental property in central Florida is an easy way to make passive income, right? After all, with industries growing and people flocking to the region for jobs, you’ll have no shortage of potential tenants. You may even be thinking you can do all the work yourself and sav...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, July 23, 2023

What is a Property Management Agreement?

Orlando area investment property owners who don’t want to self manage turn to property management companies. If you’ve never worked with a property manager, you may not be familiar with the process. Property managers will walk clients through how their company supports client...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, July 9, 2023

5 Self-Managing Horror Stories

Disclaimer: Not for the faint of heart. Owning rental property is a great way to generate passive income. But if you self manage your Orlando area rental properties, exactly how passive is that income? These are the stories of landlords who realized they’d gotten in o...

By The Realty Medics - Monday, June 19, 2023

Why Rental Property Walkthroughs are Essential to the Success of Your Investment

Rental property owners, how do you know your tenants are taking care of your investment? Doing due diligence before accepting a new renter doesn’t mean you can just chill and collect the checks after lease signing. Periodic check-ups can help you ensure everything’s copacetic...

By The Realty Medics - Tuesday, June 13, 2023

New to Central Florida? Visit These Beaches

Living in Central Florida almost feels like cheating at life. You enjoy endless summer, a laid-back atmosphere, and the most beautiful beaches in the world (our humble opinion, of course). The Orlando area lets you easily access the clear calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the ...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, June 4, 2023

How Tenants Can Spot Sneaky Rental Property Scammers

Looking for a new rental home? Scammers have the perfect deal for you in the Orlando area. Today’s real estate scammers have gotten pretty darn good at making you believe their authenticity. Protect yourself from losing money by reading this important PSA on how tenants can spo...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, May 28, 2023

What’s a Security Deposit and How Does It Get Used?

You’ve probably heard horror stories about security deposits when you apply for a rental property. You save up a gazillion dollars to cover the first month’s rent and the deposit… and then never see that money again, right? Hopefully wrong! Before we get into specifics, let...

By The Realty Medics - Sunday, May 21, 2023

Should You Switch Your Vacation Rental to a Long-Term Rental Home?

With a potential recession on the horizon, families tend to cut vacation spending first. So you might have noticed a dip in bookings for short-term vacations. Reports show AirBnB occupancy rates down since the pandemic, although some reports do show that the market is beginning t...