Help! My Property Isn’t Show Ready
You have a vacant property. Maybe you just bought the home with the intention to rent it out. Maybe your former tenants moved out recently. Or maybe you plan to turn your home into a rental. It looks a little worn down and isn’t something you’d be proud to post pictures of on a rental …
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 …
Buying Investment Property 101
Thinking about getting into real estate investment, but not sure it’s right for you? You’ve certainly heard horror stories about owners of rental properties. Maybe they have you spooked. But getting expert advice along the way can help you avoid repeating the same mistakes as others. Feel like you could use a buying investment property …
What to Know About Investing in A Rehab Property
Rehab properties are becoming increasingly popular because they can be a smart financial investment. Income properties provide owners with a steady, passive revenue stream, build up equity over time, and support financial freedom. If you can buy a property at a low price and add value to it through rehab and repairs, then you can …
Do NOT List Your Rental Properties on Craigslist. Ever!
We love Craigslist and other free listing sites…for selling couches and dishes, that is. But even then, many people have found themselves on the short end of a raw deal made through the online swap meet. Scams abound on virtual flea markets even with rental properties. We often hear people ask, “Can I rent my …
Want to Sell a House? Discover 7 Factors to Consider First
We’ve been told for decades that owning real estate is one of the safest ways to produce investment funds. However, hanging onto a specific property may not be the best option for your overall portfolio. In the famous words of Kenny Rogers, how do you “know when to hold” or “know when to walk away …
Housing Assistance in Florida State
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Floridians have lost their main sources of income, either through layoffs or furloughs. While waiting for unemployment to kick in, some central Florida residents may have incomes of exactly $0. Even before the economic crisis, less than half of all Americans had enough funds available to cover a $1,000 emergency. …
Repairs: Required vs. Recommended
At The Realty Medics, we want our owners and tenants to have the most positive leasing experiences possible. Before we show a property to a potential tenant, one of our certified inspectors completes a thorough assessment of the home. After analyzing a rental property, the owner will receive a full report. The report may include …
Setting the Right Rent is (Almost) Rocket Science
We don’t like to brag—okay, maybe we do a little bit—but the president of The Realty Medics is a real rocket scientist. Many of you already know that President Ben Sencenbaugh actually worked as a former space shuttle engineer for NASA. But did you know property owners who have agreements with his rental and property …
13 Unlucky Things That Can Happen Without a Property Management Professional
If you’re an owner of a rental property, you want your real estate investment to make money. To some, it may seem like an unnecessary expense to hire a property manager. How hard could it be to collect a rent check every month? Why pay someone to do things you could easily do yourself, right? …
