Installing Solar Panels on Your Rental Property: A Guide

By Gulf Coast Property Management Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Over the last 30 years, there has been a massive growth in residential solar installation, averaging 33 percent annually in the last decade alone. Solar is a great way to cut utility costs while adding value to your property and helping the environment.But is installing solar pan...

Annual Home Maintenance Checklist for Florida Landlords

By Gulf Coast Property Management Tuesday, January 10, 2023

If there's one thing that can ruin your real estate investing strategy, it's home maintenance.Regular maintenance is essential for maintaining a property's value and keeping occupants safe. Yet, maintenance takes up a lot of time, especially because specific tasks req...

Budgeting for Your Vacation Investment Property

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Did you know that the most successful investment property owners know how to strategically spend their money on marketing strategies that increase their return on investment? It can be challenging to create a budget for your vacation investment property if you don't...

A Property Owner's Guide to Rental Leasing and Security Deposits

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The average amount people pay for a rental in Florida is around $1,238 per month. However, depending on their size, condition, and location, you might charge more or less for your properties.Rental property owners have many duties and responsibilities with their properties, inclu...

Rental Property Management Guide to Hurricane Preparedness

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, November 9, 2022

In Florida, some of the worst storms are estimated to have caused around $260 billion dollars of damage. Inclement weather can put property owners severely out of pocket. Rental property storm damage and vacation rental damage can be particularly severe.As a rental property ...

Rental Valuation: How to Value a Venice, FL Real Estate Property

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Did you know that Venice, FL has a population of over 26,000 people?While it's by no means the biggest city, it's one of the most luxurious in the country. If you've invested in one or more real estate rentals, it's important to figure out a price for them so that...

What Are Accidental Landlords?

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, October 19, 2022

There are approximately 44 million renter households in the U.S. The owners of many of those rental units are big property investment groups, but individuals own a sizeable portion of them as well.For some of the owners, property investment was a decision. They decided that they ...

5 Must-Have Vacation Rental Amenities for Your Sarasota Property

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Time is money, and when your vacation rental sits empty, that's money you can't get back. Attracting the same great people to your vacation rentals every year ensures never going without rental income. One of the best ways to attract the best renters is by offe...

Guest Screening 101: A How-to Guide for Rental Owners in SW Florida

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Having a rental property in southwest Florida can be a real moneymaker, but it can also have its woes.In any given year, about 14 million people stay in vacation rental homes in Florida. Turning your 2nd home into a vacation rental is a great way to make money on a property ...

The Advantages of Vacation Rental Management for Your Gulf Coast Property

By Gulf Coast Property Management Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Owning a vacation property on the gulf coast is a dream for many Americans.As fortunate as you've been to scoop up an amazing oceanside property, you probably won't be there for most of the year. If you're wondering how you can make a profit off of your gulf coast pro...