What Types of Insurance Do Landlords Need For A Rental Property?

By David Cota Friday, May 10, 2019

One of the best ways to protect yourself and your rental property is with adequate insurance.Many of the landlords we talk to are confused about what they’re required to have, and we always recommend that you invest in more than the basic requirements. This is one of your ...

Who Holds the Security Deposit When a Home is Under Management?

By David Cota Friday, March 8, 2019

As a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland areas, we are responsible for collecting and holding a tenant’s security deposit on behalf of the owners we work with. This is for your protection and the tenant’s.Hold...

Normal Wear and Tear versus Tenant Damages to Your Rental Property

By David Cota Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Normal wear and tear is a tough one for owners, and as a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland areas, we can help you understand the difference between wear and tear and property damage.After a tenant has rented your property for 12 ...

When is the Best Time to Reduce Rent to Increase Rental Occupancy?

By David Cota Monday, December 10, 2018

As a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland areas, we know that the right rental price will make a difference in how quickly you can rent your property to good tenants.Following the Data and Gathering LeadsYou have to keep ...

How to Reduce Tenant Turnover and Save Money in the Long Run!

By David Cota Friday, November 9, 2018

As a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland areas, we understand that tenant turnover costs can be expensive. I have been working on reducing turnover costs for years – ever since buying my own first rental property.Ma...

What to Include in Your Rental Property Lease Agreement

By David Cota Tuesday, October 9, 2018

As a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland/Oregon areas, we are in a great position to offer tips and advice on what to include in your lease agreement. If you’re going to create a lease on your own, make sure you can access a ...

What Happens if a Tenant Destroys My Property?

By David Cota Tuesday, September 4, 2018

At PropM, our job as a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland, Oregon areas is to protect your property. Our potential clients often want to know what happens if a tenant destroys the property. That’s a great question, and ...

Are You Financially Ready to Invest in a Rental Property?

By David Cota Tuesday, August 21, 2018

At PropM, we are a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland,Oregon areas. We talk to people all the time who are thinking about investing in a rental property, and they’re not sure whether they are financially ready. We don’...

Benefits of Having a Real Estate Agent and Property Management Partnership

By David Cota Tuesday, July 31, 2018

At PropM, we are a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland, Oregon areas. Today, we are talking about the benefits of a partnership between a real estate firm and a property management company.Areas of ExpertiseA great property managem...

Should You Rent or Sell Your Rental Property?

By David Cota Tuesday, July 17, 2018

We are a professional property management company serving the Sarasota/Bradenton and Portland, Oregon areas, and we can help you decide whether it’s a good idea to sell or rent your property.Deciding to Rent or SellMaybe you have a property on the sales market, but you&rsqu...