Property Management Blog

Inspecting your Orlando rental property condition before a tenant moves in is critical to protecting your investment and holding tenants accountable for any damage during the lease period. A lot of landlords make the mistake of ignoring this part of the leasing process.A move-in ...

Preventative maintenance is an important part of protecting the condition of your Orlando rental home. A good preventative maintenance strategy will also help you avoid costly emergency repairs. Paying $3,000 to replace an HVAC unit that could have been better maintained with a $...

Every property management company structures its fees a little differently. At RE/MAX 200, we believe in transparency and accountability when it comes to our leasing and management fees. You won’t find any hidden fees or unpleasant surprises.Remember the importance of compa...

Whether you’re moving into a larger house, downsizing into a low-maintenance home, or moving out of the area, renting out your home in Orlando is an excellent idea. There’s a strong tenant pool here, and you have the potential to earn some consistent monthly rent whil...

Deciding to switch from one Orlando property management company to another can be stressful. When you trust someone with your real estate investments, you’re making a huge investment in that relationship. However, you need to trust your management company implicitly, and it...

When real estate investors ask us about buying rental property in Orlando, we always tell them it’s a great idea. There are so many opportunities in and around Orlando, and whether you’re buying your first property or adding to a growing portfolio, there’s somet...

Orlando is a dynamic rental market with some outstanding opportunities for real estate investors. You can expect to earn some short-term cash flow and watch your investment appreciate in value. Investing here is a smart financial move. Most first-time investors find there ar...

You may be familiar with a home warranty. Maybe you even have one on the home you’re living in. Generally, the seller of a property or a Realtor will offer a home warranty as an incentive for the sale of the property. These warranties serve two general purposes:Reduces the ...

Pet insurance is a valuable option for rental property owners and can provide protections that standard landlord insurance no longer includes. About 75 percent of tenants in Orlando have a dog or a cat, so protecting yourself against the liability that can come with animals is e...

Security deposit disputes with your tenant can often be avoided with the proper documentation and good communication. However, they do come up, and you need to be prepared to defend your decision to withhold all or part of a deposit after a tenant moves out.  Once you recei...