Should You Allow Pets in a Rental Property? What You Need to Know

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Statistics reveal that 70% of US households own a pet. Although the majority of households own pets, a large percentage of landlords don't allow pets.As a landlord, the thought of your tenants bringing pets along with them into your rental units might soun...

How to Become a Section 8 Landlord

By Gulf Coast Property Management Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Millions of Americans live in Section 8 housing, making it one of the most important housing programs in the U.S. That means Section 8 landlords are still in demand, and it looks like that'll continue for years.But what do you need to know before becoming a Section 8 landlord...

5 Reasons Why Tenant Screening Is So Important

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, June 30, 2022

As a landlord, you don't make money if your tenants don't pay, damage your property, or don't uphold their end of the lease. To avoid these problems, tenant screening is important and necessary. Your rental property is your investment, after all, and you shouldn't...

Rental Security Deposits: A Quick Guide for Landlords

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Did you know that the Florida Senate was recently considering a bill that would change security deposit laws? The bill would have allowed landlords to charge renters a monthly fee instead of a security deposit.The bill didn’t end up becoming law. However, this example&...

Properties in Florida: 5 Real Estate Investing Tips

By Gulf Coast Property Management Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Do you know how much money you can realistically make in real estate? Here’s a statistic to highlight how profitable real estate investments have been over the past year. From January 2020 to January 2021, the median home price in the United States rose by over $45,000.&nbs...

Selling a Rental Property With Tenants in Place

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, May 26, 2022

With rents soaring at a double-digit pace, it's a great time to be a landlord in Florida.But maybe you've been looking at your numbers and have decided you'd rather take advantage of current home prices rather than the rising rents. Selling a rental property isn't...

Pros and Cons of Section 8 Tenants

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, May 19, 2022

More than 2 million people across the country take advantage of federal assistance to rent their homes. Thousands more sit on waitlists because of the lack of housing options.The ready pool of Section 8 tenants makes the program appealing to many landlords, but there are definite...

Should Tenants Do Their Own Repairs?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, May 12, 2022

In the United States today, about 36% of American households rent their homes. Because damage to the home is also quite common, this begs the question, "What responsibilities does my tenant have?" Basic tenant responsibilities include disposing of garbage, mai...

Hurricane Preparedness for Sarasota Renters: Six Tips

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, April 28, 2022

Hurricanes have their eyes on you. The 2021 hurricane season had 21 named storms, including Hurricane Ida, which killed dozens of people. Hurricane preparedness is essential for all Sarasota residents. A storm can develop at any moment, and you do not want to be caught off g...

Insightful Inspections: What to Watch For and Questions to Ask

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, April 21, 2022

Real estate makes for a good investment, whether you plan to make it your home or rent it out. But as with any investment, it’s important to be keeping an eye on things to ensure it maintains their value.A home inspection gives you insight into how your property is fairing ...