Property Management Blog

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...

Common Tenant Lease Violations

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

Here's a list of our most common lease violations!Are you in compliance with your lease agreement? Serious Lease Violations Unauthorized Occupants Guests are authorized under lease for 14 days. Any guest who desires to occupy the property longer than two ...

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...

Phases of a New Construction Home Build

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

The Phases of a New Construction Home BuildPrepare site and pour foundationComplete rough framingComplete rough plumbing, electrical, and HVACInstall insulationComplete drywall, interior fixtures; start exterior finishesFinish interior trim; install exterior driveways and w...

Maintenance Do's and Dont's

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

Very often maintenance problems or damage to your fixtures can easily be prevented with a little knowledge and common sense. We encourage you to read this section BEFORE a problem can occur. Residents may be held liable for certain maintenance problems which can be direct...

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...