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The Countdown Trap: Why Listing Your Rental Too Soon Can Hurt More Than Help

By Verandah Properties Friday, May 23, 2025

At Verandah Properties, we know how exciting—and urgent—it can feel to get your property listed for rent the moment it becomes available. Exposure leads to interest, and interest leads to a signed lease…right?Not always.In fact, listing your property befor...

How Often Should a Landlord Inspect Rental Property in Orlando?

By Verandah Properties Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Have you ever wondered if your tenants are secretly running an illegal operation out of your rental property? Or maybe you're concerned that your investment property isn't being maintained properly.Landlords must ensure their investment is treated with care and respect. R...

Decrease Vacancies With Creative Leasing Strategies

By Verandah Properties Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Are you tired of seeing your rental property sit unoccupied? According to the US Census Bureau, vacancies among homeowners increased from 0.7% in the second quarter of 2023 to 0.9 percent in the first quarter of 2024 (0.8%).As a first-time landlord, having your rental property st...

Essential Tips for First-Time Orlando Landlords

By Verandah Properties Wednesday, May 7, 2025

According to the US Census Bureau, there are around 49.5 million rental units across the United States, making property investment a widespread and potentially lucrative venture.If you're entering the world of property ownership for the first time, especially in a bustling ci...

Real Talk: Rent Doesn’t Care About Your Mortgage—Here’s Why

By Verandah Properties Wednesday, April 23, 2025

At Verandah Properties, we meet a lot of new owner-clients who approach us with enthusiasm and hope. That’s a great start—but let’s also pair that with a healthy dose of reality when it comes to rental property ownership in Central Florida.Too often, we hear a v...

Hold Your Real Estate Value With the Right Property Maintenance Checklist

By Verandah Properties Monday, April 21, 2025

In an ever-changing real estate landscape, ensuring your investment holds its value requires diligence and foresight. While Steadily confirms that a good rule of thumb is to set aside 1% of the property's value for maintenance, you need to ensure it's going to the right p...

Ways to Simplify Your Florida Rental Lease Agreement Process

By Verandah Properties Monday, April 14, 2025

In the vibrant real estate environment of Florida, having a clear and comprehensive Florida rental lease agreement is crucial for both landlords and tenants. This fact is especially important when you learn that 50% of landlords don't understand several lease termination laws...

Tenant Retention: How to Keep Great Tenants Longer

By Verandah Properties Monday, April 7, 2025

In the competitive world of property management, tenant retention is crucial for maintaining healthy occupancy rates and long-term profitability. With the ever-changing dynamics of the rental market and 10% of the US's housing unoccupied according to Seneca, successfully reta...

The True Cost of Holding Out: Why Overpricing Your Rental Will Cost You Thousands

By Verandah Properties Monday, March 31, 2025

At Verandah Properties, we understand that every dollar matters when it comes to your rental investment. But there’s one costly mistake we see far too often:👉 Owners holding out for more rent than the market will support.It may feel like you’re being “smart&r...

Why Orlando’s Rental Market is Softening – And What Landlords Must Do Now

By Verandah Properties Thursday, March 27, 2025

Orlando's Rental Market is Changing – Are You Ready?For the past few years, Orlando has been a landlord’s market. Properties rented quickly, tenants competed for available homes, and rental prices skyrocketed. But in 2024, we started seeing a dramatic shift—...

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