Why your rental property may not be returned in exactly the same condition—and why your property manager cannot simply charge the tenant for everything One of the most common sources of frustration we encounter with rental property owners occurs after a tenant moves out. An owner walks...
How to Verify Income When You’re Self-Employed If you’re self-employed or own your own business and have applied to rent a property from Integrity Realty & Management, verifying your income works a little differently than it does for a traditional W-2 employee. One of the most common...
Integrity Realty & Management, Inc. is proud to announce our expansion into Northeast Florida through a merger with River Oak Realty, Inc., a respected family-owned property management company that has served the Jacksonville and Orange Park communities since 1986. This partnership represents more than just business...
Rent control has long been a contentious topic in housing policy. While proponents argue it helps keep housing affordable for tenants, opponents warn that it often leads to unintended economic and social consequences. In this article, we will explore the negative impacts of rent control...
Security deposits are generally regarded as essential for landlords in the event of damage to the property. All the fees and bills like first month’s rent, pet fees, deposits, and the cost of moving can make the security deposit hard to pay for tenants. Security deposit...
Evictions are never a happy time for landlords, they are a last resort for delinquent tenants. Other than being costly, evictions take time and resources to complete. There are times when you have no choice, but are they always necessary? What are the cons? Sometimes, evictions...
Reputation is the most important aspect to being a successful landlord. A landlord with a good reputation will attract better tenants and allow for fewer vacancies. Having a good reputation will also help you grow your business and make more money. Managing your online reputation...
A good screening process is the most important thing you can do in property management. Putting the right people in your property is the next most important thing you can do, otherwise you could be in serious trouble down the line. Don’t let quality tenants...
Being a landlord is a world of opposites. It can be easy or hard, you can make good money or you can lose it all in legal fees. No matter how you do it, whether you self-manage or outsource it, doing it right can save...
Tenant screening is critical to success as a landlord. Screening is not just about removing the bad candidates from your list, but also reducing the problems with finding a good applicant that will fit your property well. A simple credit screening can weed out bad financial...