Rental Property Management: Guest Experience, Compensation and Reviews

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, August 17, 2022

If you manage a vacation rental property, you know how important reviews are to draw guests in.The key to getting good reviews is to offer as good of a guest experience as possible, but how do you do that?Knowing how to cater to your guests' experience may seem convoluted, bu...

Essential Vacation Rental Maintenance for Your Investment Property

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Vacation rentals are a huge part of the Florida economy. In fact, Florida investment properties used as vacation rentals add about $46 million each day. This also means that if you own investment properties, you need to make sure they are rentals where people want to stay again.I...

Property Management in Florida: Should I Use a Home Warranty?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Tuesday, August 2, 2022

With a population of over 22 million, Florida remains one of the most populated states in the U.S. If you're someone looking to invest in Florida properties, you might consider getting a home warranty.But what is a home warranty? Why is it such a crucial part of property mana...

How to Choose the Best Property Management Company in Southwest Florida

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, July 28, 2022

Having an investment property is a dream for many. It's an investment vehicle that leads to passive income and can be quite lucrative when you invest in areas like southwest Florida. The numbers show that Florida had nearly 30 million visitors in a single quarter. It'...

A Quick Guide For Landlords: How to Handle Evictions

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, July 20, 2022

No one wants to put another human being out on the street with no home to live in. However, many tenants give landlords no choice but to evict them.If you're a landlord handling evictions, you fully understand the angst you undergo before you finally decide to begin the evict...

Should You Allow Pets in a Rental Property? What You Need to Know

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Statistics reveal that 70% of US households own a pet. Although the majority of households own pets, a large percentage of landlords don't allow pets.As a landlord, the thought of your tenants bringing pets along with them into your rental units might soun...

How to Become a Section 8 Landlord

By Gulf Coast Property Management Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Millions of Americans live in Section 8 housing, making it one of the most important housing programs in the U.S. That means Section 8 landlords are still in demand, and it looks like that'll continue for years.But what do you need to know before becoming a Section 8 landlord...

5 Reasons Why Tenant Screening Is So Important

By Gulf Coast Property Management Thursday, June 30, 2022

As a landlord, you don't make money if your tenants don't pay, damage your property, or don't uphold their end of the lease. To avoid these problems, tenant screening is important and necessary. Your rental property is your investment, after all, and you shouldn't...

Rental Security Deposits: A Quick Guide for Landlords

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Did you know that the Florida Senate was recently considering a bill that would change security deposit laws? The bill would have allowed landlords to charge renters a monthly fee instead of a security deposit.The bill didn’t end up becoming law. However, this example&...

What Are the Best Vacation Rental Websites?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Don't be one of the more than 50% of Americans who leave their vacation days unused each year. Use that paid time off (PTO) to enjoy some rest and relaxation with your family, friends, or even by yourself. If you're ready to take advantage of your PTO, you need to kn...