Most HOA boards want to provide a pleasant and supportive community for themselves and their fellow homeowners. That can get tricky and time-consuming, which is why working with professional Orlando community association managers is often necessary. At Homevest, we have a lot of experience with HOAs and condo associations. We understand the time requirements and headaches that volunteer boards have...
At Homevest, our high-quality Orlando property management services attract a lot of new owners and investors. Some of these clients come from other property management companies, and the most common reason they decide to leave their former management company is lack of communication. This is mystifying to us because we know that proactive and responsive communication is critical to the effective...
Generally, Florida is a fairly landlord-friendly state. However, there are strict protections in place for tenants, particularly during the eviction process. When you need to remove a resident from your Orlando rental property, make sure you understand the process and seek professional help. It’s easy to make a mistake, and even the slightest misstep can force you to start the process...
There are strict rules in place that govern security deposits in Orlando. Landlords need to understand how to collect them, where to hold them, and most importantly – how to return them. If there’s going to be a dispute between tenants and landlords, it will almost certainly be around the security deposit. Typically, tenants always think they should get the full...
Depending on your own personal experience, you may have expectations or assumptions about what you’re responsible for in a rental property and what your tenant will be required to cover. At Homevest, we work with a lot of investors from overseas who live in countries where tenants typically take care of everything, even the maintenance of a furnace or cooling...
After a tenant moves out of your property, you’ll need to get inside the home to inspect it for any potential damage. It can be difficult to determine what looks like damage in the property versus what should be considered normal wear and tear. The definition of wear and tear varies from state to state, and it’s a lot different here...
A good screening process results in a well-qualified resident who has a history of paying rent on time and taking care of rental properties. At Homevest, we focus on placing residents who are committed to following the lease terms and want to stay in place for the long term. Screening is a lot more than credit checks and pay stubs. You...
Smart investors know that working with an Orlando property management company can lead to better investment decisions. You need an expert in the local rental market who can talk to you about the property’s potential as a rental home.
Owning an Orlando rental property is harder than it seems. While many landlords believe they simply need to place a tenant and collect rent, it doesn’t take them long to realize there are a lot of headaches and hassles involved, not to mention laws, requirements, and responsibilities that take a lot of time and require a lot of knowledge. The truth...
Even in times of economic uncertainty, Orlando remains one of the best real estate markets for investors. There are over a thousand people moving into Orlando every day, and the city and its surrounding communities offer economic opportunity as well as a high quality of life. At Homevest, we provide expert Orlando property management, real estate, property rentals, and HOA management...
