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Making the house attractive during the Christmas season is a time-honored tradition for renters and homeowners alike. Many tenants want […]
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Preparing for routine upgrades to your single-family rental home every year is a good investment strategy. As much as rental […]
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There are not many things more dreadful to a rental home’s interior than cigarette smoke. In view of this, most […]
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As electric cars grow more popular, the number of renters who want rental property owners willing to have an electric […]
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Lighting is an important part of any rental property. The type, number, and quality of the light fixtures both inside […]
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When it comes to picking your Orlando rental homes’ insulation, there are various types available, each of which has both […]
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It is important to make certain that your foundation is sealed and maintained well to keep it dry and useful […]
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Read moreGutter Cleanup and Repairs for Your Kissimmee Rental Property
A crucial component of having a profitable rental property is regular cleaning and repair of the home’s gutters. Gutters channel […]
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Residents often add decorative elements when residents first move into a new rental home. This urge to personalize their rental […]
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Part of enjoying a home is customizing a living space, and renters are no different. When they rent a home, […]
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When pests invade a rental property, they can result in a lot of potential problems. Nobody wants a home occupied […]
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Read moreEasy Upgrades (Part 2): Brighten Your Kissimmee Rental Property with New Interior Door and Light Fixtures
When talking about easy upgrades with a huge impact, new light fixtures and interior doors are just a few of […]
Read moreEasy Upgrades Part 1: High-End Countertop Solutions without the High-End Price Tag
People often say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. This saying originates from the fact that we […]
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Read moreHow Proactive Maintenance Can Prevent Costly Mold Damage in Your Dr. Phillips Rental Property
Property owners know that when it comes to maintenance and upkeep, keeping problematic matters in check and rectifying them immediately […]
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Read moreWhat Windermere Landlords Need to Know About Emotional Support Animals
The first image that typically crosses your mind when you pick up talks of assistance animals is that of a […]
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Read moreAvoiding Vacant Dr. Phillips Rental Properties with Proper Signage
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Read moreCreating a Windermere Rental Property Renovation Budget
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Read moreRental Property Upgrades Before Winter Garden Residents Move In
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Read moreDisputing Your Kissimmee Rental Property Value Assessment to Lower Tax Liability
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The relationship between landlord and resident has some fine lines you do not want to risk crossing. For the security […]
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Preventative maintenance beats reactive maintenance any day of the week. Small, consistent investments in maintaining the quality of your property […]
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Evictions are never pleasant. The reasons for eviction vary dependent on the individual or situation. With “no-cause” evictions being targeted […]
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When it comes to owning rental property in Orlando there are a few things that professional property managers wish property […]
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Read moreRPM South Orlando awarded the company’s prestigious Presidents Circle Silver Award
Real Property Management South Orlando , part of the nation’s leading property management organization, has been awarded the company’s prestigious […]
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There are several recurring rumors regarding rental repairs in Orlando, and many misinformed myths misconstruing maintenance matters. While the need […]
Read moreThe New Look of Tenant Screening in Orlando by RPM South Orlando
According to Real Property Management South Orlando, tenant screening for Orlando is about to take on a whole new look. […]
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As a newbie to the rental property business, you may be nervous about making that first purchase of your investment […]
Read moreOrlando Rental Property Owners Need to Know About Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning has been in the news lately. Whether you own an older home or live by an industry that […]
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Funds raised on the Go Fund Me website site will be going directly to the victims and families affected by […]
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Read moreHassle Free Orlando Evictions by RPM South Orlando
Hassle Free Evictions Dealing with evictions is an unfortunate part of doing business in the Orlando investment property industry. Even […]
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It may be a bumpier-than-usual hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30. 2016. A dozen tropical storms, five […]
Read moreTwo-year-olds and Tenants: Avoiding Tantrums in Your Investment Properties by RPM South Orlando
Let’s be honest: some people are about as easy to deal with as a two-year-old in the tantrum phase; no […]
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Are You Renting to A “Hoarder”? 5 Strategies to Handle the Issue Though hoarding has been a hidden disorder for […]
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Due to the recent hail storms we have had and before the start of the Hurricane season I want to […]
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Spring cleaning can be overwhelming – so start by making a list of priorities. Here is a spring cleanup sample […]
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The most commonly repaired item in Orlando Rental Homes is the garbage disposal. The garbage disposal was designed to get […]
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Real Property Management South Orlando recommends Carli Insurance Agency for you Renters Insurance needs One little policy does a lot. […]
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Real Property Management Orlando recently invested in a new property management software called AppFolio Property Manager. Aside from many benefits […]
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SunRail is expanding into Osceola County. Local and state lawmakers joined the Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration on Monday […]
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Read moreCongratulations to Stephen Rock with Real Property Management South Orlando
Congratulations to Stephen Rock with Real Property Management (RPM) South Orlando again for being ranked as #1 for Thumbtack’s Best […]
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Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide monthly to make sure they are in working order. Check both battery operated and hard […]
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Once a year you should drain your water heaters. This is done to remove the sediment that can build up […]
Read moreFlush Your Water Heater by Rpm South Orlando
The grout between tiles can crack and the caulk surrounding the tub/shower can become harden and loosen. When this happens, […]
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This year has been a wet one in Florida. Now is a good time to check for leaks after a […]
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Real Property Management South Orlando would like to recognize KLM Plumbing as a preferred vendor. Their prices are very competitive […]
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During the past few years, some of our properties, including my home, have been visited by The Nine-banded Armadillo. They […]
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Read moreChewing over Garbage Disposals and resolving common issues.
If you can’t chew it, neither can your garbage disposal. If you learn nothing else from this article, this would […]
Read moreSunRail gets $93 million to expand into Osceola
Good news for property owners in Kissimmee. With the Sunrail expanding into Osceola County, property values should increase as well. […]
Read moreInvestors Corner – Condos vs Single Family Homes
I’ve been successfully managing both types of rental properties for clients and have often asked myself, which type of rental […]
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Avoiding Legal Problems – 10 Tips From Real Property Management South Orlando
Avoiding Legal Problems - 10 Tips From Real Property Management South Orlando December 29th, 2014 As the owner of an [...] Read more
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The housing market in Florida, as of July 2014, reported a higher number of closed sales, more listings, higher inventory […]
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Multi-Family Home Investment Purchasing a multi-family home can be a lucrative investment, but it can also be a severe liability […]
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SALT LAKE CITY (June 4, 2014) – Do-it-yourself (DIY) landlords, individuals who manage their rental properties without assistance from property […]
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Real Property Management of South Orlando recommends George Hogan Services for all of your HVAC Heating and Air Condition needs. […]
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Fortune Magazine publishes an annual list of the wealthiest individuals and along with this list of august individuals all of […]
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There are a number of reasons why we used licensed and insured vendors. And here is one of them: When […]
Read moreThe Law Firm of Kelley & Grant, P.A.
Do you need help with an eviction? Real Property Management of South Orlando recommends the law firm of Kelley & […]
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Read moreDinner in a parking lot? Food Truck Bazaar sets up shop every month
Looking for a new twist on dinner? If you’ve got about $6 to $10 to spare, the Food Truck Bazaar […]
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Foreign/Nonresident Property Owner Tax Issues Real Property Management of South Orlando recommends Prince & Co. CPA’s LLC dba Lynn CPA […]
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Normally I’d simply answer, “No!” and just move on, but I have two client’s whose experiences are worth repeating as […]
Read moreJust one reason why we do not give out lockbox codes to tenant prospects.
Just one reason why we do not give out lockbox codes to tenant prospects. 90% of property managers in Orlando […]
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If an owner has a “no pets allowed” policy, do the Home Owners have to accept the service animal? The […]
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New LANDLORD-TENANT ACT asserts that Judges can not dismiss cases because a 3-day notice is defective or confusing for […]
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There are many ways to budget for maintenance. Some owners use a multiple of monthly rent (1.5% – 2% is […]
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By Mary Shanklin, Orlando Sentinel 11:30 a.m. EDT, July 24, 2013 Renters in the Orlando area have seen their monthly rents increase […]
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Vendor Property Management Referrals: We pay Vendors $250.00 referral fee for each residential investment property. Rules & Disclosure: No real […]
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There are a few basic servicing and energy saving methods that will ensure that your AC continues running at its […]
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These tips can help you plan ahead so you never have to face a Hurricane unprepared. 1) Place all valuables including […]
Read moreRPM South Orlando’s $350 Real Estate referral program
This one is for licensed Real Estate Agents and covers our Referral Program. We have established a program that allows […]
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