Sometimes, despite the research you perform or the recommendations you receive, relationships don't work out. It could be a personality conflict, missed expectations, or inflexibility (on both parties account). If you find yourself in this situation, then it may be time to find a new manager. Take note of what's working and what's not. Your [...]
Ringling Museum Area – Villa Update
Mark Lindsay2017-06-06T22:55:58+00:00The owner of this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa retained Lindsay Leasing to lease and manage the property after the existing tenants vacated. Upon our initial property inspection, we noted the unit's condition including paint, flooring, window treatments, and other details. The property was in need of a new paint job, flooring, and a [...]
Rivendell Landscaping Update
Mark Lindsay2017-05-23T13:44:03+00:00General gardening is not usually performed by regular vendors servicing a property. So when the landscaping needs sprucing up, we get involved to evaluate the situation and make recommendations. This Rivendell home had a few landscaping challenges. There was a large agave cactus in the center of the flower bed--a real menace. We had it, [...]
Turtle Rock Makeover
Mark Lindsay2017-05-23T13:44:03+00:00This single family home in Turtle Rock was in need of some "TLC" after being occupied for nearly five years by two different families. As property managers, we helped the owner identify upgrades and needed repairs. We recommended vendors, procured job materials, and oversaw all work performed. Paint, flooring, plumbing and pool cage screening were [...]
Phillippe Shores – Remodel
Mark Lindsay2015-08-12T12:17:32+00:00This 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 [...]
Venice Pool Home – New Construction
Mark Lindsay2015-08-12T12:34:11+00:00A 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 [...]
Rivo Condo – Downtown Sarasota
Mark Lindsay2015-08-20T13:17:42+00:00This 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
Mark Lindsay2015-02-18T21:19:45+00:00The 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
Mark Lindsay2015-02-18T21:20:06+00:00This 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
Mark Lindsay2017-05-23T13:44:03+00:00A 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 [...]