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In order to have a successful rental property, you need to have good tenants. Finding good tenants for your investment property isn’t easy even though nearly a third of Orlando’s population is currently renting. So how do you get good renters? Read on for the best practices on how to attract good tenants to your Orlando rental property. 1. Envision Your Ideal Tenant You can easily miss your chance if you’re looking for a quality tenant but you don’t know how to identify one. Knowing the characteristics of a perfect tenant will help you narrow y…

Whether you conduct property inspections yourself or hire a professional, it’s important to habitually assess and track the condition of your rental property. Reports from the inspections can also serve as important legal documents should you require them in a legal dispute. Generally, inspections will provide two major benefits to Orlando rental property owners. One, you can rest assured that your tenants are abiding by lease terms and are taking good care of your property. And two, you’ll be able to identify any maintenance issues early on be…

Under the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, both the landlord and the renter have rights and responsibilities. Once these rights and responsibilities are properly understood, each party should be able to deal with many legal questions and problems without needing an attorney. Below is an overview of the Florida landlord-tenant laws that we have compiled. For more help with your Orlando rental contact us today! Florida Rental Laws on Landlord Retaliation In Florida, landlords who try to go after tenants can be stopped and sued. Here a…

A rental property can give you passive recurring income and a stable future, or it can be the source of untold misery especially to a new landlord. Many first time owners, end up having nightmarish ordeals with their investments for many reasons. For instance, they may not know how to attract or screen quality renters, how to craft self-serving rental agreements, or even how to keep the occupants satisfied and happy. As a result, such landlords end up with problematic tenants who do not pay rent promptly, are always causing trouble, or damaging…

We’ve all heard stories about tenant-landlord disputes, especially of tenants that make it very difficult for landlords to deal with them and evict them, if the need arises. That is why it is extremely important for all landlords to screen tenants, even if they have been recommended by family and friends. The biggest advantage of effective screening is that any warning signs of tenants who could be problematic in the future become apparent at an early stage. Here are some tips on tenant screening to ensure that you get the right tenant: Rental …