
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 Orlando area. Did you know a property manager ...

To Invest in Real Estate or the Stock Market
Should I Invest in Real Estate or the Stock Market? As you review options for your portfolio, should you invest in the stock market or real estate? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to bolster your existing investments, consider your goals and risk tolerance. Both the stock market and real estate can offer valuable ...

Save Money with Property Management Maintenance
Handling a home repair project on your own vs. hiring a contractor will always save you money, right? Generally speaking, yes. That is, assuming you can accomplish the same task with equal precision and aptitude as a professional and that you have the time. However, when you’re a landlord with one or more properties—or an ...

Find the Right Tenants with Home Rental Services
You want to get the best investment from your rental property. That means preparing it quickly to get tenants in. Real estate investments are pointless if they can’t generate revenue. Therefore, you need to make preparations and get the word out in a timely fashion. How to Rent Your Home The old practice of putting ...

Smart, Simple, and Fast Investing in the Orlando Real Estate Market
Are You on Track for a Comfortable Retirement? If we’re being honest, for most Americans, the answer is “no.” Either we got a late start on our 401k, haven’t contributed enough, cashed out early, or never got around to starting one. Well, as they say, it’s never too late. Pensions are typically a thing of ...

5 Reasons to Conduct a Rental Property Inspection Regularly
Rental Property Inspections Are Good Business You have a great tenant in your rental. Things are going well with your amazing property manager (you’re welcome!). So, why would you want to check up on things on the property? Wouldn’t that insult the tenant who’s been exemplary so far? Actually, no. Periodic inspections help you, as ...

What Is a Realtor Referral Program?
Experienced realtors know that housing markets ebb and flow––even in a traditionally booming market like the Orlando area. Before a house goes on the market, most investment property realtors may sense that the timing is off to list it. And until they see more favorable conditions, they may recommend clients rent out a house using ...

Rental Property Inspections – Our Rocket Science Management Secret Weapon
How to Get Good Tenants in Central Florida Everybody wants good renters who will respect their property. Accomplishing that involves multiple elements, but the most underrated is the inspections process. Regular, formal rental property inspections have functional and psychological effects that attract good renters and keep them on their best behavior. Did You Know: ...

When It’s Time to Sell Your Rental Property
Unlike long-term relationships, parting ways with an rental property should not evoke sentimental feelings. Consider this strictly business, even if you want to sell a house you lived in for years. This is about your financial health. To paraphrase the late Kenny Rogers: you got to know when to hold and know when to walk ...

Rehab Your Rental without Stress
Congratulations! You’ve just bought a new piece of real estate investment. You know there’s some serious work you’ll need to do before renting it out; the home was a serious bargain. You might not even know everything that needs rehabbing yet. But just the thought of having to go through multiple contractor headaches is starting ...