Property Management Blog

Unapproved Dog List due to Aggressive Breed Status

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, May 3, 2022

We love animals, just like you do! We love dogs of all shapes and sizes, but as a rental company in the Pensacola area, we are not able to approve all dogs to lease a home through us. Unfortunately, certain dogs are not allowed in the underwriting guidelines of landlord insurance...

Taking care of your Septic Tank and Drainfield Lines

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Plumbing issues can be one of a landlord's most troublesome problems! Whether you have a septic tank or city sewer system, homeowners and landlords alike should respond to repetitive plumbing issues as soon as possible. If you are having issues with water and sewage ba...

The Right and Wrong Landlord Mindset

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, May 3, 2022

It's important to have the right mindset in order to be a successful landlord. Recently, I have seen several stories online relating to violence between landlords and tenants. A tenant was stabbed in the Bronx; a landlord was killed in her house in Clearwater, Florida.&n...

Tour of Fort Pickens, Pensacola Beach, Florida

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Plan your Visit to Historic Fort Pickens Fort Pickens is located at the end of Fort Pickens Rd on Pensacola Beach in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area and is part of the National Park Service. This historic site was completed in 1834 and was used for 113 years a...

Furniture and Household Item Donation in Pensacola

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Are you moving, doing some serious holiday cleaning, or just need to get rid of some items? There is an alternative if you're not into online marketplaces or don't think you have enough stuff for a good garage sale. How about donating your items to a local Pensacola ...

Landlords access to property

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, May 3, 2022

What does Florida Landlord Tenant Law say about owners visiting their properties while the home is tenant occupied? As a local landlord with or without a professional property manager, you may be required to visit your rental property regularly for inspections, maintenance...

5 Tips to Prevent Bed Bug Infestation

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Five tips to help you prevent a bedbug infestation in your home: 1) Don't buy used furniture! Bedbugs don't build nests like typical pests; they prefer to live in furniture. While mattresses are the preferred hiding spot for bedbugs, they...

Selling your Single-Family, Tenant Occupied Rental Property

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

As the real estate market in Pensacola is improving, more hesitant or forced landlords are seeking to sell their tenant occupied rental properties in the Pensacola area. For the first time in years, accidental landlords are able to sell their properties. You may be looking at cap...

How long will the components in your home last?

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

Thanks to Florida Realtors for doing the research and providing this inforgraphic to tell our homeowners how long the average components and systems in your home will last. This information is especially important for landlords! Don't be surprised as you have to replace ma...

One Minute Maintenance: Preventing Floods from Plumbing

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 2, 2022

Travis Rose with 1st Class Plumbing joins us for another installment of One Minute Maintenance Tips! Watch a licensed and experienced plumber show you how to prevent your toilet and hot water heater from overflowing during a plumbing emergency. How to Stop your Toile...