Property Management Blog

By Rentifi - Monday, April 17, 2017

5 Common Landlord Mistakes to Avoid from an Experienced Cape Coral Property Manager

It’s easy to make mistakes when you’re a landlord who is managing a property without the help of an experienced property manager. Today, we are talking about the five most common mistakes that we see landlords make all the time. At Cape Shore Property Management, we...

By Rentifi - Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Should I Allow Pets in my Rental Property? Cape Coral Property Management Advice

Today we’re talking about whether or not you should have pets in your rental property. A lot of landlords don’t want to allow pets because they worry about the damage animals can cause. You can use these tips to ensure your property is protected while you allow tenan...

By Rentifi - Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Should I Make My Cape Coral Home a Vacation Rental or a Long Term Rental?

We talk to a lot of different landlords and property owners and one thing they always want to know is whether it’s best to do a vacation rental or a long term rental. Today we’re going over what we discuss with those property owners when they’re trying to decid...

By Rentifi - Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Fair Housing Laws Explained by a Cape Coral Property Manager

When you become a landlord, you’re required to stay up to date on all the local, state and federal laws that govern real estate and landlord/tenant relationships. One of the most important laws is the federal Fair Housing Law. It’s a pretty clear law, but there are ...

By Rentifi - Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Cape Shore PM: Advice and Assistance for Landlords

Cape Shore Property Management has been in business in Cape Coral, Florida since 1989. People often contact us when they buy a house that they want to rent out to tenants, or when they are considering investing in property that they will rent out now and then use as a retirement ...

By Rentifi - Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Cape Coral Landlord Advice: Managing the Approval Process

We routinely hear landlords complain about tenants who don’t pay the rent, tenants who don’t follow the rules and tenants who leave a lot of property damage behind when they move out. Landlords often wonder what’s going on and why their tenants turn out to b...

By Rentifi - Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Qualifying a Prospective Tenant: Advice from a Cape Coral Property Manager

When you have cleaned out and spruced up your property, and it’s ready to go on the rental market, you’ll need to develop a good way to qualify potential applicants who show an interest in the house. Remember to use a qualifying criteria form so the potential applic...

By Rentifi - Tuesday, September 30, 2014

How a Cape Coral Property Manager Moves In a Tenant

Once you have done all the screening and background checks that you know are important, you will find an approved tenant and the move in process will begin. Before you actually hand over the keys, it’s important to meet with the tenant and go over a few key things. First,...

By Rentifi - Monday, September 22, 2014

How a Property Manager Gains Entry to a Tenant’s Unit

A lot of landlords ask us about the right way to gain access to a tenant’s unit. This often requires some planning because you want to respect your tenant’s privacy, but there are going to be occasions where you have a legitimate need to get into the house. At Cape...

By Rentifi - Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Property Management Advice: Statement of Qualifying Criteria

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 criteria to that person. It’s something you should ...