How to get your Tampa Bay Investment Property Rent Ready
Rent ready at a minimum, should mean that a home is in compliance with local government requirements and codes so as to be rent ready. However at Vintage, that's not enough. Our Vintage rent ready properties rent for more and faster than our competition. We have included a 40 item checklist to help ensure that your property can achieve these goals as well.
- Exterior paint should be in good appearance without significant fading, chalking, weathering or peeling. Wash exterior siding if dirty.
- Roof should be in good condition with no leaks.
- Lawns should be mowed, free of any debris, edged, trimmed, shrubs trimmed, tree limbs cut away from house and irrigation system (if any) in good working order.
- All debris, trash and/or any discards should be removed from the premises, including the attic and storage sheds. Trash should not be awaiting trash pickup.
- House numbers three-inches high should be properly displayed on the front of the property, as well as affixed to the mailbox.
- All exterior door locks should be in good working order with at least three sets of keys.
- Clean all doors, including door jams, knows, thresholds and side lights.
- Glass on exterior and exterior of all windows should be cleaned in every room, to include the window tracks.
- Windowsills should be vacuumed and washed in every room.
- Window treatments, such as mini blinds and curtain rods, must be clean and free of dust.
- Carports, garages and patios should all be broom clean and free of debris and cobwebs.
- All floors and all base molding and trip should be swept and mopped.
- Carpeting must be vacuumed and professionally shampooed.
- Baseboards should be clean and dust free.
- Walls should be clean, dusted and free of cobwebs, so that no marks are visible. Nails should be removed and patched.
- Ceramic tiles should be washed, free of dirt and mildew.
- Counter tops and backsplashes should be thoroughly cleaned, free of grease, debris and food particles.
- Air vent s and air intake vents should be free of dust and the filters replaced.
- Ceiling fans should be clean, balanced and in good working condition.
- Exhaust fans need to be cleaned, free of dust and silent during operation.
- Light bulbs throughout the interior and exterior, to include appliance bulbs, should be the correct size and wattage, in working order, and should match if applicable.
- Light fixtures, both interior and exterior, must be clean and dust free.
- Light switch and outlet covers that are damaged should be replaced with covers that match the existing.
- Smoke detectors that are less than 8 years old should be clean and dirt free with new batteries.
- Fireplaces should be swept clean with all cinders and debris removed.
- Ensure water softener is full of salt.
- Wash all cabinets and drawers inside and out. Remove any shelf paper. Wipe out drawers with a damp rag.
- Clean the interior and exterior of all vanities, bath cabinets, shelving and towel bars.
- All sinks, mirrors and faucets should be cleaned and free of streaks and spots.
- Clean and remove all stains, dust, lime and mineral build-up on the bathtubs, showers and drains.
- Entire toilet fixture should be scrubbed clean and disinfected, including the toilet base.
- Washer and dryer should be in good working order. Clean behind each appliance and empty the lint trap.
- The interior and exterior of the refrigerator should be washed throughout. Remove all bins and shelves to clean thoroughly. Defrost as needed.
- Remove the racks and broiler pan from the stove, soak in hot water to clean and dry well before replacing. Clean inside of oven, top of stove, under elements, pan drawer, exhaust fan and hood. Remove lower drawer and clean under stove.
- Dishwasher should be free of soap residue and food particles. Exterior surfaces should be wiped clean of all dirt, stains and food particles to include the door seals.
- Range Hood and Microwave should be clean of dust, food particles and grease. Metal filters should be cleaned or replaced, if applicable. Hood fan light bulb should be operational.
- Garbage Disposal should be clean of all food particles, operational and odor free.
David Sigler is a Florida native who grew up in Fort Lauderdale Florida. He attended the University of Central Florida where he received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. David has since become a licensed General Contractor & Real Estate Broker. He has been active in Florida real estate and construction for over 15 years. During the Great Recession he was forced to refocus his ambitions and landed on property management. Starting with a handful of homes that could not be sold, he grew his portfolio and eventually bought the brokerage. With his experience, knowledge, and resources, his company prides themselves on successful turn-key residential investment solutions. He now manages hundreds of homes covering 5 counties and his construction company provides maintenance services to his management company as well as other local managers. David is an active member of the National Association Residential Property Managers and has served on the Florida State Board for over 6 years in many different roles; most recently as the NARPM Florida Chapter President (2019). Active in the GTR community, he has served on the property management subcommittee for over 4 years and recently as chair of the group. He is also active in local and state legislation that affects the property management industry. His unique understanding and perspective of property management and its associated maintenance has provided him with numerous public speaking opportunities. Outside of work, not only is he an avid outdoors man and a board member for several local Non-Profit organizations, but first and foremost a Father and Husband.