The Importance of Tenant Screening in Jacksonville, FL

By Cindy Browning Tuesday, December 6, 2022

There are an estimated 10 to 11 million individual investor landlords in the United States, with the average managing two units. There are many benefits to investing in rental property, including generating passive income and property appreciation over time.Being a landlord can a...

A Quick Guide to Property Maintenance for Jacksonville Landlords

By Cindy Browning Friday, November 18, 2022

According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, this Florida city is one of the best places to buy investment property in the US. That's because of moderate home prices, favorable appreciation, and high rents in the area.So, you're onto a good thing i...

The Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in a Rental Property

By Cindy Browning Friday, November 4, 2022

Americans are obsessed with many things, but pets have to be top of their list. A lot of folks treat their pets better than they treat themselves. That’s why it’s so important for property owners to think carefully about allowing pets in a rental property.Yes, it migh...

The Legalities Around Evictions: What You Should Know as a Landlord

By Cindy Browning Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Jacksonville ranks 17th as the best city in America to start a business. And because Jacksonville is a central hub for the financial and transport industry, there are plenty of job opportunities. So, you invested in Jacksonville rental property for a steady and enhanced ROI....

Should You Invest in an Investment Property?

By Cindy Browning Tuesday, October 4, 2022

More than 10 million people in this country own rental properties, and people do this to earn extra money. But is this something you should do? Should you invest in an investment property for additional income?Investing in rental properties is common among people of all ages...

3 Reasons You Need to Conduct a Tenant Background Check

By Cindy Browning Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Did you know that a landlord in the US has an average income of $97,000 annually? Millions of people in the US earn income from rental property, and it can be a lucrative long-term investment.To get the most out of your investment, you'll need to ensure you're managi...

Common Rent Collection Problems and How to Prevent Them

By Cindy Browning Tuesday, September 6, 2022

More than 8 million people are late on rent right now country-wide. There are plenty of reasons that this could be the case. While rising housing costs are definitely part of the problem, there are other rent collection problems that could be contributing.Some of those problems a...

4 Real Estate Investing Myths That Are Holding You Back

By Cindy Browning Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Real estate has been a profitable source of income and investment strategy since the dawn of civilization. While most businesses and the stock market provide only meager returns of between 5 and 15%, flipping a house can give you a 31% return on investment in 2022. Additionally, ...

Common Property Management Mistakes That You Should Avoid

By Cindy Browning Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Research conducted by Pew in 2021 found that 7/10 landlords are individuals who usually own just one or two properties. If that describes you, then the chances are you're already holding down a full-time job and running your property business as a sideline.There are no two wa...

10 Tips for Renting in Jacksonville

By Cindy Browning Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Jacksonville is a hot rental market right now, along with pretty much the entire state of Florida. And that's great if you have a property to rent, but if you're interested in renting in Jacksonville, it makes your search a little more difficult. With a superhea...