Property Management Blog

So we said we’d continue with some more details re: Airbnb; even if the lease did permit such activity, there are further considerations…..Legality of offering lodgingSourced from AirbnbSome cities have restrictions o... read more >>

Hard to believe another year is almost over. Does anyone even remember what was going on, say, in February? Neither do we though we’re pretty sure we were probably already talking about making preparations for the coming war... read more >>

Fencing is one of the most likely complications from a strong storm. To date, most of what we’ve seen in Duval, Clay & St. Johns counties has been partially damaged fencing due to wind and/or tree or other heavy object c... read more >>

We learned a few things from past storms and have an arsenal of qualified vendors who are practiced at navigating repairs/replacements for insurance claims in Duval, Clay and St. Johns counties.Regardless of how “intact&rdqu... read more >>

We promised (and despite the storm aftermath) to talk about costs associated with home warranty programs as a follow up to our discussion regarding the pros and cons….A service call for a warranty provider to show up and di... read more >>

We agree—you should consider it! Can we give you some possibly helpful suggestions and thoughts before you pull the trigger? FPM Properties has a bit of history and experience dealing with home warranties…..If we sold... read more >>

We’ll stay focused on pre 1978 housing but remember this also pertains, at least in part, to child occupied facilities. First let’s clarify what the EPA considers to be “renovation”.If the surface to be pai... read more >>

What is the EPA’S Lead Based Paint RRP Program?Great and important question! Let’s tackle first from the vantage point of a homeowner (or property manager) with a home OR child occupied facility built prior to 1978.It&... read more >>

The absolute worst time for the air conditioner to act up is now—and that’s when it happens! Should you find yourself with underperforming or non-functioning AC-- and you are awaiting the service provider to the rescue... read more >>

One thing all of our neighborhoods have in common in the summer, from Julington Creek to Ponte Vedra Beach to Riverside: EXCESSIVE HEAT AND HUMIDITY! Our “summer” is one long, very hot season. If you have lived in this... read more >>