Real Estate Trends Q1 2022 host Zelda discusses beginning of 2022 predictions of real estate both locally and on a national level. She covers topics on not panicking in the current market, even though still a HOT seller’s market in majority of the country. Zelda highlights the experts predictions for interest rates in 2022 and the effects on first time home buyers and the real estate market as a whole. The impact could be of interest even for your move up buyers when ready to make that next purchase. Multiple offers is still the BIGGEST topic on the minds of our listeners. Keep in mind this is why Zelda recommends and discusses gratuitously the importance of hiring an expert and vetting the person(s) you work with. To hear and listen to the latest episodes hit the subscribe button or go to livewithzelda.com for all the episodes of Zelda’s show. New episodes every 2 weeks so make sure to subscribe to always hear the newest information.  

Guest Cristina Singleton www.theneatsquad.com  the founder and CEO of Neat Squad, providing professional organizing services in Northeast Florida. 

Episode 2 Show Notes Top tips and best practices from Zelda and Co Host Elliott Greenberg. This weeks episode we are live with Zelda talking about:1.00 Min                               Best Tip 3.00 Min                              

Episode 1 of Live with Zelda features guests from Rental Guys Property Management Elliott Greenberg and Brian Alterman co brokers of the company. INTRO :1 MINFamily owned business dynamics how this works well? Communication is what the team says is the key. Each working in separate departments or parts of the industry i.e. maintenance, listings, tenants, etc. We need to affectively communicate in order to understand problem or issue a tenant or an owner may have. QUESTION #1How is the rental market here in Florida / Nationally? Comparable to sales? Broker Brian educations about tenants safety and most concerning when searching for a home. Helping position owners and tenants as the experts. QUESTION #2 How to have your application stand out amongst the masses? Thinking about two rents if there’s a gap or overlap in moving from one house to the next. Helping have your income and documents for applying is a huge advantage in becoming an accepted app. QUESTION #3 When should I apply? How is Rental Guys processing and submitting applications? Tenant tip have all financials, employment verification, be prepared as best as possible to have your burden of proof. QUESTION #4 How accurate is an ARV or automated Zillow Zestimate? Elliott examples how inaccurate the metrics and Zestimates are to help educate the owners/ sellers/ costumers in todays market’s. With use of professional photos QUESTIONS #5 What happens when you rent with roommates or partners and tenant(s) do not get along? Lease impact? Everyone is on the hook and responsible. Just like a family. QUESTION # 6 HOA finds/ violations but what happens if issues with Home Owners Associations?Check on property. Tenants are first given opportunity to cure within 7 days. If still an issue after time to cure, then could be tenants costs too. We relie heavily on the lease which specify who is responsible and who will be paying the bill. QUESTION #7 Scams, are they prevalent and what kinds are out there?Definitely because of the digital age. If you hear about money being turned in before viewing a house. #REDFLAG stop. Research the company or self landlord. Do they have website social media professional emails, reviews, etc. Check county record to see whom owns the house. Check deed if necessary based on New Construction or recent closing. County records can be delayed in updating the informations online. QUESTION #8 What does a property manager / company do? Protections and less liability. We are your communication between landlord and tenant(s). By separating this relationship you avoid hearsay or unnecessary repairs. Have everything in writing to avoid issues in the future. Communicate what the owners goals and expectations are to the customer and potential tenant(s). Do you want to be on call everyday including holidays. #NOCLOCKSQUESTIONS #9 What is the screening process for a tenant applicant? EVICTIONS are a no no. Check rental history, employment verification, and  FICO credit score, income. Don’t have issues paying rent or mortgage. Always a must to pay. When interviewing a property management company make sure you ask what is your current eviction rate or percentage of tenants paying late on rent. 0 for rental guys. We don’t take necessarily the first applications because we are looking at and heavily vetting the future renter. Caution if company provides a guarantee when placing a potential tenant. QUESTIONS #10What is the biggest issue the investor has? Biggest concern? Placing a tenant. Unrealistic expectations. Values of what rental is worth. My home is better and I need more money because of mortgage cash flow or other go