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Years ago, buying an investment property remotely was a pretty big risk. You had to spend some real-time in the market getting to know the properties, the tenant pool, and the local contractors and vendors. 

It’s a lot easier to do now, thanks to technology and the instant availability of reliable data that you need to make smart investment decisions. Local property management is another huge resource for remote investors. Now, it’s possible to buy an Ormond Beach or Daytona Beach rental home from anywhere in the world. 

Our market in Volusia County is especially attractive to remote and virtual investors, and so today we want to offer some tips if you’re out of state or even out of the country and thinking about buying here.

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The guest experience keeps you in business when you’re renting out a vacation home. The reviews left by your visitors will tell potential renters whether they really want to stay in your place while they’re visiting Florida’s Atlantic coast. 

This is why you want to furnish your property attractively and comfortably. The right furniture and creature comforts will lead to a positive guest experience and a vacation rental that’s in high demand. 

Here’s how to furnish that vacation rental to keep your guests happy.

Comfortable, Functional Furniture in Your Daytona Beach Vacation Rental 

You want your vacation rental to look inviting, welcoming, and relaxing. The furniture should match that aesthetic. 

It should also be functional. 

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Have you been wondering how much your home is worth? Are you thinking of selling but what to know how much you can get for your property? Many people are thinking the same thing, especially as the market value continues to go up!

 Getting a CMA (Comprehensive Market Analysis) and or an appraisal is a step in the right direction.

A real estate appraisal or property valuation is the process of determining the value of the property on the basis of the highest and the best use of the real property (which basically translates into determining the fair market value of the property). 

The person who performs a real estate appraisal is referred to as the real estate appraiser or property valuation surveyor and they determine the fair market value. 

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5 Things to Do Before Starting A Kitchen Design Project

In deciding on what to do in hiring a kitchen designer, a well-thought-out plan is necessary for any kitchen design project to be successful. A good kitchen designer should be able to work with you to create a design that will both fit your desires and needs and that squares with your budget.

1. How Much Are You Willing To Spend?

Level with the designer about just how much you will be willing to spend on your kitchen design project.

Let the designer know just what you would feel comfortable spending. This way you can insure that the designer and contractor will have a clear direction on where to go with the project and not go overboard. They will have a good idea of the limits when…

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What Keeps Homes From Being Sold?  Even in hot marketing like today, some homes just take time to sell. In fact, they can sit for years while homeowners just scratch their heads wondering why?


Selling houses needs the agent and sellers to have a certain kind of experience. It is a fact that houses cannot always be sold on the spur of the moment and in days. This does happen, but nationwide it is rare. It needs proper planning and there is always a cohesive way to go about it. 

One of the other hassles that those who need to sell their house need to go through are the legal and technical formalities that form such an important part of the whole process. The legal paperwork that selling a house involves is far greater than you can imagine. It…

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Setting the stage is all part of the selling game when selling a home! Even when the market is hot, staging is part of the allure for multiple offers.

Apart from getting a large number of buyers so that the seller can strike a good bargain, it is also equally important for the seller that his house gets sold off quickly. It is important to increase the demand so that the market can get more lucrative. 

This is the primary reason why professional real estate agents are fast hiring, or themselves turning into ‘staging professionals’. They are specialized to do such a job. And indeed, the sellers see the difference in the demand for their property and the price that is coming in, before and after the staging professional has done his job. 

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What to Know About Volusia County Schools System

When considering buying a home, many who have children or plan on raising a family seek communities with good public schools. In Volusia County, Florida, schools are zoned by zip code, and your child(ren) will be assigned to a school according to where you live.

Here is a list of schools in Volusia County. Depending on where you are looking to buy, also consider the schools.

Daytona Beach Schools

Palm Terrace Elementary School
1825 Dunn Ave
(386) 274-3430

R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
2745 S Peninsula Dr
(386) 756-7280

Turie T. Small Elementary School
800 South St
(386) 239-6340

Westside Elementary School
1210 Jimmy Ann Dr
(386) 274-3400

Campbell Middle School
625 S Keech St
(386) 239-6250

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Daytona Beach Property Managers and Real Estate Agents – Referral Programs that Work for Both

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Property managers and real estate agents work within the same industry, but we each focus on different parts of that industry. We aren’t necessarily competitors, and that’s why we think it helps when agents and management companies work together. We enjoy partnering with our preferred network of agents when their clients need professional Daytona Beach property management. 

Making referrals is beneficial to agents, too. It can help you build your real estate business and hold onto your valued clients. 

 Referrals When Your Client Can’t Sell

The current market is certainly advantageous for sellers, but we know that things can shift…

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HOW YOUR ROI INCREASES WHEN YOUR PROPERLY SCREEN YOUR ORMOND BEACH TENANTS

Most rental property owners in Ormond Beach understand the importance of screening tenants in order to protect their investment. What you might not know is that proper screening does more than just protect your rental home. It also increases your ROI.

A well-screened and highly qualified tenant will always contribute to a better rental experience. That outstanding resident will also help you earn more on your investment property.

 

Good Screening Leads to On-Time Rental Payments

Achieving the ROI you want requires that rent is consistently paid on time.

Good tenants do that.

When you’re screening for your next renter, always make rent payments a priority.…

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Ormond Beach Is Listed In The Top 25 Beaches To Visit In The US!

Trip Advisor included Ormond Beach in the top 25 beaches in the US. Trip advisor named Ormond Beach as the #12 beach to visit in the US. Jim Abbott writes online in the News Journal, "So, while Ormond Beach basks in its recognition this week on TripAdvisor’s latest list of the Top 25 beaches in the United States, its 12th place ranking is anything but official. A quick poll of Volusia County tourism folks and local elected officials yielded congratulations, but also a nod to the unscientific nature of such rankings. Daytona Beach, the self-proclaimed "World’s Most Famous Beach," didn’t make the cut."

Daytona Beach enthusiasts were upset that Daytona Beach didn't make the list.…

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