What Are the Best Vacation Rental Websites?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Don't be one of the more than 50% of Americans who leave their vacation days unused each year. Use that paid time off (PTO) to enjoy some rest and relaxation with your family, friends, or even by yourself. If you're ready to take advantage of your PTO, you need to kn...

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...

Essential Vacation Property Maintenance

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, May 5, 2022

With 2.5 million vacation rental homes only seasonally occupied, it can be a challenge to check up on the condition of your home. However, maintenance is just as essential if not more so when your home is only occasionally filled with renters or used very seldom. If you are ...

How to Establish a Minimum Rental Rate For My Vacation Rental

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, May 2, 2022

As a vacation rental management company in Sarasota, we receive thousands of rental inquiries every year. Many of these inquiries are last minute, with the potential guest offering to book an available property at well below the advertised rate.What is the opportunity cost to the...

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 ...

Budgeting for Your Vacation Rental: 4 Steps to Do So Successfully

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, April 14, 2022

During the worst days of COVID-19, there was a trend towards buying and renting vacation homes. The most likely reason for this is the lockdown that forced people to work from home. They figured if they had to stay in one place for months, it might as well be somewhere luxurious,...