Fort Myers Property Management Blog

By Dan Norden - Thursday, September 12, 2019

Home Insurance Coverage and Trampolines

Did you know your home insurance company could drop your coverage for having a trampoline on the property? Yes, that's right! Many insurers simply consider trampolines too costly to insure due to the liability risks. Some insurance companies may provide coverage if some requi...

By Dan Norden - Monday, September 9, 2019

Create a 5 star Airbnb guest experience

The key to your success on Airbnb is your reviews. Reviews are everything. Which means you need to provide the best possible experience for your guests to ensure they genuinely feel compelled to write a glowing review at the end of their stay. Ensure their stay is comfortable and...

By Dan Norden - Monday, September 2, 2019

8 top tips for furnishing your Airbnb investment property

You’ve weighed up the potential ROI and have decided to list your investment property on Airbnb. Good move. But now you need to create an inviting space that guests are drawn to and are willing to spend their hard-earned money on. Getting the booking is only the first stage...

By System - Thursday, August 29, 2019

Hurricane Readiness

Hurricane season spans from June 1st to November 30th and with Hurricane Dorian on the move towards Florida we are reminded that we are not in the clear just yet. It’s been 2 years since Hurricane Irma hit us and I don’t think we can forget the damage it left behind. ...

By System - Monday, August 26, 2019

Why use a Property Management Company for your Airbnb investment property?

You own an investment property and are considering the best way to achieve the maximum ROI. You’ve done your research, crunched the numbers and made the decision to go with short-term vacation rentals on a platform such as Airbnb. So now comes the decision; will you r...

By Dan Norden - Thursday, August 22, 2019

Should you invest in a property that's part of an HOA?

There are several things to consider when deciding to purchase a property that's part of a Homeowners Association (HOA) as an investor. Meaning this is a property that you intent to rent out. Renting a home that’s part of an HOA-managed community can come with it’...

By Dan Norden - Thursday, August 22, 2019

Pets and Homeowners Insurance

Did you know that the average dog liability insurance claim is around $33,000! Most households have some type of pet that becomes part of the family. Unfortunately, depending on the type of pet and breed, insurance companies can deny you a policy. The good news is that not all st...

By Dan Norden - Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Subletting Beware

Lately there has been an uptick in people subletting their property to make extra income here and there. Craigslist is full of opportunities to sublet. However, with that comes a lot of scams and professional squatters that can cause a lot of pain and heartache if you are not car...

By Dan Norden - Saturday, July 14, 2018

What is considered normal wear and tear on your rental property

The security deposit can only be used to fix and repair any damages caused by the tenant. Normal wear and tear is not able to be claimed by the owner. So, what is “Normal Wear and Tear”?We chose to define “Normal Wear and Tear” as normal deterior...

By System - Monday, July 11, 2016

Bent Palms Luxury Apartments

Come check out the new difference in apartment living with Bent Palms Luxury Apartments brought to you by Scott Allan and the Allan development group. In a recent News Press article, Scott brings in a fresh look and feel to apartment living in South West Florida.Brand New to...