Owners Choose Us for Property Management Needs

We believe your rental property is a valuable investment.

• You need to feel confident that your property is in good hands.

• We love what we do and we do it well.

Property Management is our only profession!

• In order to provide the highest level of service to our owners and investors, we believe in focusing solely on property management delivers our owners and investors the best results.

• The Florida West Coast Property Management team has over three decades of experience in managing residential and multi-family homes.

• By focusing solely on Property Management, we have built outstanding partnerships with Realtors.  This allows us to have a great pipeline for future tenants and access to an amazing group of Realtors we trust and have proven ability to help our owners and investors when they are interested in selling or buying additional rental properties.

Competitive Rates, no startup fees and NO HIDDEN FEES!

• We have no hidden fees.

• We look to build long lasting relationships with our owners and investors.

• When you meet with one of our Property Managers, they will be able to explain our simple fee structure.

Communication with our owners and investors is key! 

• Whether our owners or investors are located five minutes away or thousands of miles away, we are always here.  We pride ourselves on making our owners and investors feel confident about who is managing their investment.

• We keep our owners and investors informed.  When you want to speak to your Property Manager, it should not be a hassle and it should not take days to hear from your Property Manager. We are prompt and you will feel confident by knowing a true professional is taking care of your investment.

Our Property Management Services

• Listed below are some of the basic services we offer:
  • Property Marketing and Advertising
  • Property showings to prospective tenants
  • Personal tenant interviews and screenings
  • Stringent tenant qualifications with credit, criminal and background screening
  • Coordination of property maintenance
  • Regular property inspection
  • Lease negotiation and execution
  • Lease modifications and updates
  • Lease termination and eviction
  • Rent collection and distribution
  • Accounting statements; monthly and year-end 1099’s
• Visit our Property Management Services page for a more detailed explanation on the services we offer.

24/7 Web Account Availability and Accounting 

• Our owners have the ability to log-in 24/7 to view their accounts.  We provide accurate, timely and comprehensive monthly, year to date reporting statements and IRS 1099 tax form(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I really need a Property Manager?  

YES!  Real Estate owners/investors often underestimate the responsibilities of rental property ownership.  Combined, the Florida West Coast Property Management team has been managing property for over three decades, and we know that successful property ownership requires maintenance, marketing, legal expertise, tenant screening and more.

Our property managers are highly knowledgeable with the following:

• Property evaluation
• Local, state and federal landlord/tenant laws
• Real estate trends and consideration
• Reputable, licensed contractors

Is Florida West Coast Property Management the answer? 

YES!  We can assist you whether you own Residential or Commercial Property, and we can handle it all and provide a peace of mind.

The basic services included and are not limited to the following:

• Property Marketing and Advertising
• Property showing to prospective tenants
• Personal tenant interviews and screening
• Stringent tenant qualifications with credit, criminal and background screening
• Coordination of property maintenance
• Regular property inspection
• Lease negotiation and execution
• Lease modifications and updates
• Lease termination and eviction
• Rent collection and distribution
• Accounting statements; monthly and year-end 1099’s

Visit our Property Management Services page for a more detailed explanation on the services we offer.

How is the monthly accounting handled? 

• The collection and distribution of your rental proceeds is a service we provide to you as the owner/investor.

• We pride ourselves on collecting rental funds and distributing funds by the 15^th day each calendar month.  We will electronically apply rental proceeds.  You should have completed the appropriate ACH form as part of your owner packet.

• At the end of each calendar year we provide simplistic Year to Date statements and 1099’s making tax preparation easy.

How long does it take to place a qualified tenant?  

The rental market is affected by supply & demand and is ever-changing.  There are three factors that determine how quickly a property will be leased:

1. Price Point
2. Location
3. Home Condition

If the owner/investor agrees with the data and Rental Analysis provided by Florida West Coast Property Management, the home should lease within 30-45 days.

How do you advertise for a qualified tenant? 

The Florida West Coast Property Management Team offers a phenomenal marketing program to attract qualified prospective tenants.

• Multiple internet syndicated websites with the full description and photos of your property
• Syndicated Web Sites include: Zillow, Trulia, Hotpads, Homerentals, RentLinx, social media and Craigslist to name a few
• Yard Signage
• Local/Neighborhood Syndications
• Broker Referral Program
• Tenant Referral Program

How do you screen prospective tenants?  

Florida West Coast Property Management believes tenant placement is the key ingredient for your property investment success.

• Local and National search for any evictions
• Local and National criminal search for any felonies
• FDLE sexual predators search
• Terrorist Alert List
• Social Security Number verification
• Credit check to determine how individual handles their obligations
• Employment verification including collection of paycheck stubs
• Rental verification for the previous two years

What happens when the property becomes vacant?  

• Tenants are required to provide the appropriate written notice per the lease agreement.

• The Florida West Coast Property Management team will place the home on the rental market during this notice period.

• The move-out inspection is completed with all proper documentation and video.  All claims against the security deposit are processed in office.  We make any appropriate claims against the security deposit and forward all appropriate legal notifications directly to the exiting tenant.

What kind of insurance is required? 

• If you are transferring your personal residence into a rental income property, you need to change your homeowner’s policy to a landlord’s policy (often times referred to as rental dwelling or dwelling fire policy).

• If your property is already a rental, you should just verify with your insurance agent that you have the proper liability insurance.  The limits should be in an amount no less than $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence.

• If your investment property is a townhome or a condominium unit, please gain a separate liability policy (separate from association).  This protects you as the owner.

Expectations of Florida West Coast Property Management

Property Inspections

• We inspect your property at least once per week while the home is vacant.

• We conduct comprehensive, routine exterior and interior inspections with appropriate written reports and photo data.

Tenant Relationship 

• We make every reasonable attempt to collect the rent in a timely manner as rent is due on the 1^st each calendar month and is considered late as the 4th.

• We conduct a professional relationship both fairly and equally with all tenants.

• We make every reasonable effort to renew the lease with current tenants at the same rate, if not an increased amount.

• We expect all tenants to comply with all terms and conditions of the Rental Agreement.

Repairs, Maintenance and Upgrades 

• The Florida West Coast Property Management team is committed to contacting you in advance regarding any expenditures over $250.00, as well as receiving written approval to then proceed with repairs.

• If an emergency affecting the safety of the tenant or the integrity of the property is reported, we will act accordingly.

• With proper owner authorization, the Florida West Coast Property Management team will organize and authorize services necessary to maximize the property’s appeal to prospective tenants, thus expediting the leasing process and reducing vacancy loss.