Let’s face it, managing rental property can be challenging. From qualifying tenant prospects to dealing with maintenance calls, it’s important to have a professional team assisting you. Equity First Realty has an experienced team of Property Managers who focus completely on renting your property quickly and to qualified tenants. We will handle all aspects of the rental management process so that you can focus your time on acquiring additional properties. Be sure to visit our Property Management site for more information. In the meantime, here’s what you can expect from us:

Property Evaluation
We will evaluate your rental property to establish the market rental value.

Upgrade for Best Rental Value
If you’d like, we will arrange for the repairs and cosmetic services needed to maximize rent.

Marketing Your Property
We aggressively advertise, show your property, and handle all inquiries. We maintain a database of qualified tenant prospects built on many years of local community and relocation contacts.

Tenant Selection
We have a track record for selecting excellent tenants. Our Property Managers have years of professional experience and thorough screening procedures including credit checks, employment & income verification, criminal search, and eviction search.

Legal Documents
The leases, security deposit, legal notice forms and all other necessary legal documents we use comply with Florida Landlord/Tenant laws and protect all parties.

Rent Collection
We handle rent collection promptly, firmly, and fairly and take care of any delinquency issues professionally. The net proceeds are mailed by the fifteenth of each month.

Accounting
We maintain accurate and comprehensive records using a computerized accounting system. Security deposit account records, monthly and yearly income and expense statements, year-end tax records, and itemized transaction reports are provided. We comply with all IRS requirements and maintain all files, records, and receipts for your tax records. We disburse payment of all your property’s maintenance and repair bills on your behalf.

Property Inspections
In addition to conducting the initial walk-through and 10-day checklist, we regularly spot check your property. Because we live and work right here in the area, it is convenient to keep a watchful eye on your rental home. We are also there to inspect at the end of the lease.

Tenant Relations
We maintain excellent relationships with our tenants. Our goal is to create long term tenants who pay rent on time and take care of the property. We handle all tenant calls and maintenance requests. Our relationships with maintenance professionals guarantee the lowest possible rates for you as the property owner.

Call us today to discuss your rental management needs.