Many American households own dogs and cats. But surprisingly, there is a shortage of pet-friendly rental properties. […]
5 Ways to Mitigate the Risk of Renting to Tenants with Pets
Best Questions to Ask a Property Manager Before Hiring
Do you need to find a property manager for your Florida investment property? Keep in mind that not all managers are made equal. Some focus on specific property types, whereas others welcome any property out there. Picking the best property manager for your rental property’s needs starts by asking yourself the right questions. This way, […]
Tips for Buying Investment Property in Jacksonville
Are you considering buying an income property in Jacksonville? If you are, then this is the best time to do so. Florida has for the past couple of years been a hot market for investors looking to buy an investment property. According to a recent PwC report, this trend is expected to continue well into […]
Key Items to Include in Your Florida Lease Agreement
By creating a properly detailed lease agreement you can rest assured that your tenancy will run as smoothly as possible. A lease agreement stipulates the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and the tenants. Accordingly, it helps minimize the risk of confusion or misunderstanding that either party might have. Your Jacksonville, Florida lease or rental […]
Interview by Jacksonville Jaguars Signature Series with David Cool of Cool Realty LLC.
David Cool discussed the Jacksonville, Florida Real Estate Market. The high returns and yields you can receive on investment property in our market. Jacksonville and surrounding area is one of the few markets where it is less expensive to Buy Real Estate than to Rent Real Estate. Jacksonville is a growing city our population has […]
What to Do with my Jacksonville Property When I Relocate: Tips for the Military
Today we’re talking about what to do if you have a property in the Jacksonville area and you need to relocate. Jacksonville is very unique in that it’s cheaper to buy a house than it is to rent. So, as a property owner this could be a good opportunity for you to make a high […]
6 Home Improvement Tips for your next rental property
The international investors and property owners from other parts of the country we work with don’t always understand the local climate and what it means to own rental property in Florida. The weather can affect these investments in dramatic ways. Today, we’re talking about common things you should be aware of when you’re buying rental […]
HUD’s Guidelines on How to View Criminal Records
There’s some information we want to bring to you concerning what you may and may not consider in criminal backgrounds when you’re screening tenants. On April 4, 2016, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a guidance letter from its Office of General Counsel regarding how criminal history should be treated when you’re […]