Property Manager vs Realtor -Gulf Coast Property Management

By Gulf Coast Property Management Sunday, March 26, 2017

Here at Gulf Coast Property Management landlords often ask why to consider working with a property manager vs realtor. It ultimately boils down to core competencies. Certainly, some realtors can do a great job of finding tenants. Realtors deal with transaction base real e...

The Importance of a Detailed Move-In Inspection

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, February 16, 2017

In addition to placing a good quality paying tenant, an equally important responsibility for a property manager is the upkeep of your property. This process starts with a detailed move-in inspection. It creates the baseline for the remainder of the tenant’s occupancy. Detaile...

The Best Lakewood Ranch Property Management Companies

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Lakewood Ranch, Florida is an award-winning master planned community located in Manatee County. From parks, trails, residential communities and much more Lakewood Ranch is one of the fastest giteming communities on the Gulf Coast. Neighboring cities include Bradenton, Sarasota, E...

The Best Bradenton Property Management Companies

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, February 6, 2017

One of the most interesting aspects of the property management and rental industry in Bradenton is that the area has largely been serviced by real estate companies rather than property management companies. Companies specializing in property management is quite a new concept in t...

What is the True Value of a Bradenton Property Management Company?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, July 18, 2016

A Bradenton property management company can provide a number of services and excellent value for landlords and investors in Manatee County and Sarasota County. Today, we’re discussing why it makes sense to hire a professional company, and what you have to gain. Professi...

How to Market my Bradenton, FL Rental Home Like a Professional Property Manager

By Gulf Coast Property Management Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Landlords in Bradenton often ask us how they should market their properties for rent. The Internet has opened a lot of doors for self-managing landlords to market their own properties. Today we’re sharing some advice about how to market and advertise a rental property. ...

How to Interview a Bradenton, FL Property Management Company

By Gulf Coast Property Management Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Today we are talking about how a landlord should go about interviewing and choosing the property management company that is right for them. Aside from the obvious factors such as proximity and fees and services, there are other considerations. Reputation The reputation of...

Bradenton, FL Investment Property Advice – Vacation Rental or Annual Rental?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Being close to some of the best beaches in the world, potential property owners often ask for advice on whether they should buy property for an annual investment or a vacation investment. The response to that question generally depends on the cash flow expectations of the...

5 Advantages of Working with Gulf Coast Property Management in Florida

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, December 7, 2015

Our company serves landlords in the Bradenton and Sarasota areas of Florida. I’m often asked why people choose Gulf Coast, and I generally break it down into five advantages. Simplified Contracts Our contracts are uncomplicated for landlords. Rather than confusing every...

How to Deal with Security Deposits When a Tenant Moves Out – Property Management Bradenton

By Gulf Coast Property Management Monday, November 16, 2015

Today we are talking about the security deposits; how much to collect and what to do with that deposit when the tenant moves out. Collecting a Security Deposits It’s always our advice to collect at least one month’s rent as a security deposit. That is enough to ensure...