Archive for June, 2010

When should keys be given to new renters?

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

As the property owner, you should produce the keys to the renter only after receiving a signed lease, and any security deposit or rent (if required) by your booking details. Handing over keys to your Southwest Florida rental home is best done in person, or if you can’t be there, by someone else locally you can trust. Alternatively, you can have a lock-box system outside the property for key dispersal, or consider mailing the keys directly. Ultimately you will decide the best method that works for you and your tenant.

Learn more about how to rent your Florida home and start generating income.

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Long-term and Seasonal Home Rentals in Southwest Florida

Rental Fraud: Renting your Southwest Florida vacation rental

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

How to screen your tenants when renting out your house is a very important step today, because unfortunately rental fraud exists. As a property owner what red flags should you look for?

  • Free email accounts are sometimes associated with fradulent inquiries—like Hotmail and AOL.
  • Broken English or spelling mistakes are noticeable in the email reply.
  • Tenant wants to send more or less money due than the rental rate required.
  • The prospective renter wants to send funds in cash.

Now you are aware of some of the common fraud techniques when renting your Southwest Florida home. However, the good news is, most people are honest and good natured. By building a relationship with possible renters you help take appropriate steps to make your south west Florida rental a success—you may even get a repeat renter.

Renting out your house? Contact SelectDwelling and see how we can help with your rental income property.

SelectDwelling
Long-term and Seasonal Home Rentals in Southwest Florida

List your property on SelectDwelling: 3 easy steps

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Do you have a Southwest Florida home rental that you’d like to rent?  If you answered yes, then you’re ready to advertise your rental income property. Here are 3 easy steps to list your property on SelectDwelling.

Step 1: Sign Up– Create an account on SelectDwelling.
Step 2: List your property– Fill out your property description. Don’t forget to add some photos.
Step 3: Submit Payment– Just $99 for the year!

SelectDwelling promotes and markets only Southwest Florida rentals. Let us help you get your second home, long-term or seasonal condo rented. If you’d like to talk to a member from our team contact SelectDwelling today.

SelectDwelling
Long-term and Seasonal Home Rentals in Southwest Florida

Seasonal and Annual Rental Home in Bonita Springs

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Pelican Landing Villa in Bonita SpringsDo you need to rent a home? This 2-bedroom Pelican Landing Villa in Bonita Springs comes fully furnished with a 2 car garage. Available as an annual or seasonal rental home, this dwelling is immaculate and move in ready. Contact the owner today to book this rental home.

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Long-term and Seasonal Home Rentals in Southwest Florida