Tina Lopez's (tinalopez) Blog

                  -Requesting a Free Rental Analysis- A Free Rental Analysis is a good first step in understanding the rental market. Although for planning purposes it may give you some indication of what your property may rent for if it were to go on the market today, there are many additional f...

                In Central Florida, weather emergencies are always a possibility. Rain and wind storms are frequent and even though we aren’t on the coast, hurricanes and tropical storms can often cause flooding and a lot of other damage in and around Orlando. It’s important to prepare your renta...

As professional property managers, we see a lot of the same mistakes being made by landlords over and over again. Today, we’re offering seven tips that will help you avoid these costly and frustrating errors. Bad Tenants Poor tenant selection can b...

               Deciding whether or not to allow pets can be a difficult decision for rental property owners. Many people love animals and a large part of the tenant population has at least one pet. However, landlords and investors are often hesitant because they fear the potential pet damage and ...

               Landlords often ask if they should furnish their rental property in order to increase the rent they can charge and make their homes more appealing to potential tenants. In traditional long term rental properties, this isn’t a good idea. You should only furnish your property if you ...

               In the past, landlords were able to successfully manage their own properties by knocking on doors to collect rent in cash and handling repairs on their own. However, the industry has changed dramatically. In order to invest in rental property and protect your asset, you need to tre...