Miami Property Management Blog

Four Things That Will Keep Your Renters Happy

A happy, responsible renter is like gold, and — as with any treasure — you donât want to lose it. If you want to enjoy long relationships with your tenants, follow these four tips for keeping them happy and ready to renew that lease. 1. No Surprises The best way ...

Getting Your Property Rent Ready

When renting out property, it’s important to make sure that you draw in as many good tenants as possible. There are many ways to do this, but one of the most effective ways is to make sure your property is absolutely ready to be sold. Spice things up, fix imperfections,...

Hiring A HOA Property Manager

Hiring a property manager is an easy decision for landlords who donât want to worry about the day-to-day hassles of running a rental property. When it comes to Homeowners Associations (HOA), however, the decision isnât so cut and dry. Typically, an HOA exists...

How to Manage Security Deposits

Property managers should always require a refundable security deposit in residential property management properties. This deposit should be kept in a separate account for trust or escrow funds and will be returned to the tenant in part or in full once the tenant has moved...

Hurricane season is almost there

If you didn’t think about hurricane season preparation before, now it is the right time to do it. The hurricane season runs from June 1st until November 30th. As a property owner, you should prepare your rental to protect your investment and its occupants. Here are a few things...

Importance of Association Management Meeting Minutes

Meetings are rarely on anyoneâs list of favorite things to do â and keeping meeting minutes is even worse. However, timely, accurate minutes are important, especially if decisions are being made about your home and community. Ideally, after the conclusion of an ...

Importance of Reserves in Condominium Owner Associations.

Reserves are funds, other than operating funds, set aside for specific expenditures that will be incurred in the future. They are collected over the time from each unit owner to cover the cost of major replacements or repairs to the common areas’ components. These components in...

Increasing Curb Appeal

Increase the value of your rental property by making some aesthetic changes and following a few simple tips. Check for concrete damage and consider making repairs. There are emerging low cost options, such as concrete lifting, to fix cracks and sunken concrete slabs as opp...

Landlords: Should you allow pets?

Almost every landlord has had a tenant that owned a pet. From chihuahuas, to kittens, to enormous Great Danes, pets are part of the family to those who raise them. Thatâs a problem, isnât it? If you allow pets, there will be damage. If you donât allow pe...

Proper maintenance is critical

Proper maintenance is critical to be successful as a Real Estate Investor. There are pitfalls to avoid in order to maintain your asset and maximize your income at the same time. A common mistake property owners can do is to defer maintenance. In the end, these owners will have to...