Basic Rental Property Maintenance: Who Does What?

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**This article was originally published on September 21, 2017, and updated on Nov 18, 2020. If a hurricane damages your […]
Read more**This article was originally published on June 1, 2016, and updated on Nov 17, 2020. It’s no doubt this hurricane […]
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Read moreMore renters now view moving as a stressful and expensive time. Hiring professionals can minimize the burden of moving, but […]
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Read moreBy maintaining good tenant relations, the profitability of owning a Kissimmee rental house will succeed. One of the most exorbitant […]
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Read moreLighting is an important part of any rental property. The type, number, and quality of the light fixtures both inside […]
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Read moreAs the weather cools and the leaves begin turning, there are specific repairs and maintenance tasks that should be performed […]
Read moreA crucial component of having a profitable rental property is regular cleaning and repair of the home’s gutters. Gutters channel […]
Read moreResidents often add decorative elements when residents first move into a new rental home. This urge to personalize their rental […]
Read morePart of enjoying a home is customizing a living space, and renters are no different. When they rent a home, […]
Read moreWhen pests invade a rental property, they can result in a lot of potential problems. Nobody wants a home occupied […]
Read moreSummer is one of the best times of the year. For most individuals, summer offers the promise of sunshine, vacations, […]
Read moreWhen talking about easy upgrades with a huge impact, new light fixtures and interior doors are just a few of […]
Read morePeople often say that the kitchen is the heart of the home. This saying originates from the fact that we […]
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Read moreProperty owners know that when it comes to maintenance and upkeep, keeping problematic matters in check and rectifying them immediately […]
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Read moreVacant Dr. Phillips rental properties can be extraordinarily expensive for a property investor. If a vacancy lasts for above a […]
Read moreTo have a significant increase on your rental property investment, you must set in motion a uniform and long-range property renovation […]
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Read moreLowering the tax liability on your Kissimmee rental property is absolutely worth the effort if you get the opportunity. Regardless […]
Read moreThe relationship between landlord and resident has some fine lines you do not want to risk crossing. For the security […]
Read moreAs a Windermere landlord, you’re invested in visiting your rental property succeed. However, without a property management team, this frequently […]
Read moreMany landlords are concerned about allowing pets to live in a rental house. But when you understand why Orlando landlords […]
Read moreOwning an investment rental property in Kissimmee can take a lot of time and effort; however, it is important that […]
Read moreA new year means can mean new opportunities for many; however, regarding financing, the holiday period can have you maintaining […]
Read moreWhen it’s your first time investing in rental property or have been involved with the industry for years, one of […]
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Read moreAs the end of the year quickly approaches, it is the perfect time for you to reflect on the success, or improvements, that were […]
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Read morePlease note that the Real Property Management South Orlando and Lakeside will be closed on September 4th, 2017 in observance […]
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Read morePreventative maintenance beats reactive maintenance any day of the week. Small, consistent investments in maintaining the quality of your property […]
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Read moreThe Fair Housing Act was originally passed in 1968 on the heels of the Civil Rights Act, and it was […]
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Read moreThe most commonly repaired item in Orlando Rental Homes is the garbage disposal. The garbage disposal was designed to get […]
Read moreLet’s face it, we’ve seen some scary times over the last decade, with the housing crisis and mass job losses. […]
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Read moreGood news for property owners in Kissimmee. With the Sunrail expanding into Osceola County, property values should increase as well. […]
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Read moreAs a property management professional or an owner of apartment buildings, there is good news about regarding rent prices, as […]
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Read moreSALT LAKE CITY (June 4, 2014) – Do-it-yourself (DIY) landlords, individuals who manage their rental properties without assistance from property […]
Read moreReal Property Management of South Orlando recommends George Hogan Services for all of your HVAC Heating and Air Condition needs. […]
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Read moreDo you need help with an eviction? Real Property Management of South Orlando recommends the law firm of Kelley & […]
Read moreAre you tired of leaving voice messages and waiting hours or even days to get a response? We understand. Here […]
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Read moreJust one reason why we do not give out lockbox codes to tenant prospects. 90% of property managers in Orlando […]
Read moreIf an owner has a “no pets allowed” policy, do the Home Owners have to accept the service animal? The […]
Read moreNew LANDLORD-TENANT ACT asserts that Judges can not dismiss cases because a 3-day notice is defective or confusing for […]
Read moreThere are many ways to budget for maintenance. Some owners use a multiple of monthly rent (1.5% – 2% is […]
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