What Owners Need to Know: Leases and Emotional Support Animals

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, November 8, 2021

Are you familiar with laws that apply to lease agreements and emotional support animals—and how that differs from what your lease can say about pets in rentals? The Federal Fair Housing Act prevents rental property owners from discriminating against a person who needed a traine...

Enjoy a Night Out at the Best Lakewood Ranch Bars

By Gulf Coast Property Management Friday, November 5, 2021

From sunrise to sunset, there’s no shortage of things to do and see during your Gulf Coast getaway. After an adventure-filled day, there’s nothing quite like relaxing with a cold drink and good friends, and Lakewood Ranch has plenty of superb bars to choose from....

How Natural Disasters Impact Rental Property ROI

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, November 3, 2021

As a Lakewood Ranch rental property owner, you want to ensure that there is substantial profit left over when you subtract out your expenses from a new rental property. In addition to things like routine maintenance and taxes, property owners must factor in another considerable c...

The #1 Factor For Positive Rental Property ROI in Palm Island

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, November 1, 2021

It's easy to approach a new investment like a real estate property with the mentality of not trusting anyone but yourself. After all, if you look into "property management companies near me" and end up hiring one, what if you could have done a better job (and s...

Why Skipping Rental Property Inspections Is Costly

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, October 28, 2021

Despite your best efforts, operating rental properties isn't always smooth sailing. If you skip a property inspection, you could experience more problems than the property's market value could make up for. Do you currently conduct routine inspections? Are you aware of everything ...

How to Use Listing and Vacancy Numbers to Choose a Property

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, October 25, 2021

We've talked about many factors to consider when evaluating the ROI potential of a new investment property--and there's more to consider! When choosing a property, real estate investors must analyze the number of listings and vacancy rates for an area.Why are these aspect...

Is Owning a Bradenton Rental Property In 2022 Worth It?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, October 21, 2021

Throughout 2021 and looking ahead to 2022, we've often heard the question from property owners and potential real estate investors: is it worth it to own a Bradenton rental property?We believe the answer to that question is "yes!" Even with challenges in the real es...

The Biggest Opportunity Sarasota Owners Overlook at Renewal

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, October 18, 2021

Property owners and managers in Sarasota, Florida, know that rent increases are necessary for doing business. However, many owners overlook the biggest opportunity to increase cash flow at lease renewal: increasing the rent to offset inflation and market changes. Why do rental pr...

How To Analyze Neighborhoods for the Perfect Investment Property

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, October 13, 2021

So you've been evaluating your options for a new property purchase. You want to find a great rental property that will generate sustainable investment income for you and your family. What do you look for when it comes to researching the neighborhood? Does the neighborhood rea...

How Much ROI Can Sarasota Property Owners Expect in 2022?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, October 11, 2021

As you choose particular properties and set your rental rates, you're probably wondering just how much rental profit you can expect on a property at a given time, given expenses and cash-flow concerns. In 2021 and looking into 2022, with uncertainty about interest rates for m...