Building Your Legacy: Purchasing a Retirement Home in Sarasota

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Retiring in Florida might seem like a dream that could never come true. If you wait until you're ready to retire to purchase a retirement home, you could deal with the burden of ongoing mortgage payments that dampen your dream. Many people visit Sarasota and realize it's where t...

Can I Show a Rental Property While a Resident Still Lives There?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, March 15, 2021

Reducing vacancy times means acting quickly when owners learn that a current resident doesn't want to renew their lease. In many cases, good residents relocate for a new job or need more space for a giteming family. However, in other instances, you might also be ready for a rente...

When Is the Best Time to List My Rental Property?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Is there a secret to the timing of when Bradenton real estate investors should list available rentals to find a quality renter right away? While there isn't a specific time or date when your best renters sit and wait to see your new property listings, investors can benefit from t...

Buying Your First Sarasota Rental Property: Tips for Investors

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Investing in Sarasota real estate is one of the best ways to become a rental property owner. It's also an excellent place to buy a vacation home that serves you as a seasonal rental property when you're not here to enjoy it yourself. Whether you live in the area or you're lookin...

Port Charlotte Property Management: What Am I Paying For?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, March 3, 2021

You can find someone to live in your Port Charlotte rental, call a plumber about a leak, and collect the rent yourself. Why do you need a property manager? Rent collection and property maintenance are two of the most common things real estate investors think of when considering ...

6 Co-Tenancy Insights From a Sarasota Property Management Company

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, March 1, 2021

Dealing with roommates as renters can bring plenty of interesting challenges that might be different for Sarasota rental property owners. Single renters or renters with families can have nuances of their own. However, co-tenants that aren't related can create new legal considerat...

Always (Always, Always) Require Renters Insurance—Here’s Why

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, February 24, 2021

When a new renters comes along with all of the right qualifications, it might seem like you hit the jackpot—unless they don't have renters insurance. Palm Island renters without renters insurance can become a problem for investors. Plus, residents will lose out on plenty of be...

Long-Term or Short-Term Rentals? Bradenton Property Management Tips

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, February 22, 2021

We've had plenty of investors come to us who are looking to expand their portfolios, asking this question: 'Which is better for my financial goals: a long-term or short-term rental?' After the impacts of COVID-19 on travel and leisure in 2020, it's understandable why many investo...

Deep Cleaning and Turnover: Bradenton Property Management Tips

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Our most recent blog article tackled updates and upgrades you can make to your Bradenton rental property when a long-term renter decides it's time to leave the comfort and safety of your rental home. If you've done everything right as a property owner and investor thus far across...

Saving Money During Turnover: Sarasota Property Management Tips

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, February 15, 2021

We've often talked about how finding the right renters is crucial to your success as a Sarasota rental property owner. Placing the wrong renters in your property is a quick ticket to turnover—and all the expenses associated with it. For many property owners who are tightening t...