Pros & Cons of Houses vs. Condos as Rental Properties in the Tampa Bay Market
Real estate investors interested in Tampa and the surrounding Bay Area have a lot of options when it comes to property type. We have a lot of residential neighborhoods with single-family homes and we also have a lot of older and newly constructed condo communities. ...
Landlord’s Guide to Cap Rate and NOI | Managing Investment Properties in Tampa
As you’re evaluating a potential investment property purchase, you’ll likely want to look at two important metrics: Net Operating Income (NOI) and CAP Rate. These are not the only factors you should consider when you’re about to buy real estate; you’ll also want to...
Do Tenants Trust Professional Tampa Property Management Companies?
We spend a lot of time talking to rental property owners about why it behooves them to work with a professional property management company in Tampa when they’re leasing, managing, and maintaining their properties. Today, we’re talking specifically about tenants and...
Avoid Buying the Wrong Investment Property | How to Start Out Successfully as a Tampa Real Estate Investor
When you’re ready to invest in a Tampa rental property, the most important decision you’ll make is which property to buy. Buying the right investment property will set you up for a profitable and positive experience. You’ll have no trouble attracting the right...
Are You Investing for Short Term Income or Long Term Wealth? | Types of Real Estate Investing in Tampa
As property management and real estate experts in Tampa and the surrounding areas, we talk to a lot of different investors with a lot of different investment goals. Some of the real estate owners we work with are focused on income. They want to increase the money they...
Diversify and Leverage Your Investment Portfolio with our Landlord’s Guide to 1031 Exchanges
Have you heard about the 1031 exchange and how it can benefit you as a real estate investor? It’s not a permanent benefit for real estate owners, but Congress continues to keep it available for property owners who are interested in selling an asset, and then...
Tax Facts of Owning an Investment Property in Tampa
Thinking about taxes isn’t always fun, especially if you’ve made some impressive money and you’re cringing at the amount you have to give to the government. While it’s true that you have to declare all of the rents you received last year as income, there’s still some...
Is There a Correct Way to Collect Rent for my Tampa Rental Property?
It seems that collecting rent should be one of the easiest and most basic tasks for any landlord who is renting out a home in Tampa. Your tenant has agreed to pay a specific amount each month, and all of the information on how, where, and when to make that...
5 Most Common Reasons Your Investment Property Won’t Rent
Long vacancies are frustrating, expensive, and best avoided. The local rental market moves pretty quickly, and an attractive, well-maintained home that’s priced competitively isn’t likely to be left unoccupied for long.