Cape Coral Property Management Blog

A statement of qualifying criteria is another important document that all landlords should have. When someone notices your property for rent and expresses an interest in that home, you can send this statement of qualifying crit... read more >>

Not every tenant is going to be an ideal tenant. If you have gone through the application process with a prospective tenant and you decide that person does not qualify for your rental property, you can reject that applicant. Whe... read more >>

As a landlord, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the basic requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We strongly recommend that you check an applicant’s credit report during the screening process. You ... read more >>

Before a tenant moves into your rental property, there are a number of things you need to do. One of the most important things is the preparation of the lease. This requires your full attention because the lease is the most impo... read more >>

A good landlord or property manager is always seeking to collect a security deposit before a tenant moves into a property. This is because the security deposit provides exactly that: security. It’s your insurance that all ... read more >>

When a prospective tenant wants to see your property, you have to make sure it’s ready. Showing a house that isn’t quite ready for the rental market is not going to impress anyone and will likely stay vacant for a lo... read more >>

If you’re a new landlord, you’re probably finding out that taking care of a rental property and its tenants isn’t easy and you have to wear many different hats all the time. One of the toughest things you&rsquo... read more >>

Landlords are often wondering what to do when a tenant breaks the rules. It can put you in an uncomfortable spot, and you might wonder how to handle it; whether you should call them on the phone, send an email or do something el... read more >>

When a tenant decides to move out of your property, there are a couple things to watch out for when managing the process. Once you know the lease is not going to be renewed, make an appointment with the tenant to get together. A... read more >>

No matter what type of property you are renting out to tenants, you will eventually need to address the issue of repairs and preventative maintenance. Even brand new homes need to have ongoing inspections and repairs. Today, we ... read more >>