Sarasota’s Leading Property Management Provider
A FEW SUCCESS STORIES
Phillippe Shores – Remodel
This Phillippe Shores single family home was purchased and remodeled by a military family for short term rental income and as a home to reside in upon retirement. After purchasing the home, the owners extensively remodeled the property to bring dated bathrooms, flooring and back yard pool up to today's standards. We consulted on what [...]
Lakewood Ranch – New Construction
We were referred to this client by a Realtor. The client is a property investor who purchased this Lakewood Ranch townhouse for recurring income and capital appreciation. This asset will earn rental income above its expense base allowing the owner to yield positive cash flow. Having timed the purchase well, the investor should also enjoy capital appreciation. [...]
Venice Pool Home – New Construction
A new community featuring resort-style amenities and bustling with new home construction is the backdrop for this project. We met the owners while the property was still under construction. Upon completion, this brand home was missing a few details before it could be leased. Once the certificate of occupancy was issued we were able to [...]
Cedar Park Waterfront Home
This property was purchased by a real estate investor for it's land value. Not only was there a gorgeous waterfront view, but a single family home, a cottage and a boat dock with davit. We had a year or so before plans to tear down and build or sell outright commenced. The investor needed the property [...]
Rivo Condo – Downtown Sarasota
This downtown condo offers beautiful views and attractive amenities. The carpeting was dated and in need of replacement. We consulted with the owner to select and install wood flooring and carpeting. The living and den areas received dark, rich-colored wood flooring while the bedroom received new carpeting. We coordinated with onsite property management and obtained association approval [...]
Ringling – New College Gated Home
The owner retained us to manage this property after it was vacant. The property had a long term tenant with rent below market rates and was in need of general repairs and maintenance. We consulted with the owner and made recommendations. We helped with vendors as well as material selections. After a few weeks of work, the [...]
Gulfgate Starter Home
This was a foreclosed property purchased by an out-of-state property investor. It needed quite a bit of work. We inspected the home and helped the owner decide what work to undertake. We assisted with finding vendors and overall project management. The final outcome was an affordable starter home for a tenant that was coming out [...]
Spacious Palmer Ranch Home
A recently purchased property in need some work before it could be leased. In collaboration with the owners we identified the scope of work, assisted with vendors and managed the final stages of the project. We consulted with the owners regarding "must have" repairs and renovations versus "nice to have" upgrades. It's important to make [...]
WHAT WE DO
We Perform Activities Related to Every Aspect of Property Management
Preparing a Property
Conduct a property evaluation and discuss findings
Document all property features, utilities and specifications
Setup owner's online portal, accounting, and electronic banking
Help determine necessary repairs versus desirable upgrades
Recommend rental rates based on specifications, condition, location, supply & demand
Discuss advantages of annual unfurnished rental versus a seasonal turn-key rental
Assist with vendors, materials and other selections
Provide project management as needed
Transition property from "temporary off market" to an "active listing"
Finding a Tenant
Photograph property and community amenities
Market listing through MLS and various websites
Conduct showings and provide feedback
Negotiate terms and conditions
Process applications: credit, background, income, rental history
Collect good faith deposit
Submit lease approval to owner
Prepare and execute attorney-prepared long-term lease
Prepare and execute short-term reservation agreement
Manage association applications, collect and pay fees
Collect advanced funds and deposits
Conduct move-in walk through (photos and notes)
Provide access to tenant
Prepare and distribute 1099-MISC tax forms
Collect and remit state and tourism taxes (short-term leases < 6 months)
Managing a Tenant
Collect tenant rent & disburse owner proceeds via eCheck
Handle tenant requests and negotiations
Collect/pay utilities, maintenance, repairs, HOA dues, other property expenses
Prepare quarterly statements
Manage lease obligations
Serve appropriate notices (collection, inspection, disturbance, etc.) per FL Statute
Conclude tenancy, negotiate early lease termination or renew existing lease
Perform move-out property inspection
Handle security deposit claims per FL Statute
Liaise with attorney on eviction proceedings per FL Statute
Refund applicable tenant deposits per FL Statute
Assist in obtaining legal counsel when necessary
Managing a Property
Manage tenant service requests via phone, email, text & web
Contract and schedule repair vendors
Keep owners informed
Verify work conducted - post photographs/videos as needed
Pay vendor invoices on behalf of owner
Upload vendor receipts to cloud storage
Prepare quarterly statements
Schedule and coordinate routine maintenance between vendor and tenant
Provide on-site inspections when warranted
Perform move-out inspections
Process property damage-related security deposit claims per FL Statute
Handle repairs/improvements at designated hourly rates
NEIGHBORHOODS AND HOMES
Stoneridge
Sabal Bay
PaddocksTidewater PreservePark View
Barrington WoodsSarasota SpringsHamptons on Palmer RanchCottages at Blu VistaUniversity GrovesPalma Sola VillageIsles of SarasotaChartwell GreenBellevue TerraceSiesta EstatesRiverside ParkPortobelloVillagioGran ParadisoVistas on BenevaSouth HighlandPalm AireSummerfieldRenaissanceBraden River Lakes
GreenbrookPalmer OaksCentral ParkSerenataSouth GateAdmirals WalkBayshore CondosVilla RosaSawgrassAquarius ClubBaywood ColonyRivendellPhillippi GardensRiver BayStone HarbourGulfgate GardensParkridgeHidden HarborRaviniaWoodburyRiver StrandTurtle RockSaint ArmandsHeritage HarborPinestoneBotanicaRivo at RinglingPrivateerStoneybrook1350 MainLongboat Key TowersEmbassy HouseMiramarGlenOne WatergateSan Remo ShoresCreekside PreserveWoodside VillageSabal BayHeritage OaksIsland Walk
OUR PROVEN PROCESS, PRODUCES RESULTS
1. GAME PLAN
Understanding your needs enables us to map out a game plan. Every owner has their own reasons for owning a rental property and it is our job to learn yours. Only then can we make recommendations.