Owner Education

Find your Flood and Evacuation Zones

By Lindsay Scapecchi on Thursday, June 1, 2023

As today marks the first day of Hurricane Season, it's important to be aware of things like flood zones and evacuation zones. Especially in hurricane season, awareness of your location in relation to these zones are important. Take a minute to search your address and see if y...

For Sale or For Rent… Why not both?

By Lindsay Scapecchi on Wednesday, May 24, 2023

At Realty Masters, we don’t think you should have to choose just one option if you want to try them both. Did you know that we can list your home for sale and for rent simultaneously to see which happens first? Our Realtors are trained in both leasing and selling your ...

How Important is a Fenced Backyard for your Rental Property

By Nicole St. Aubin on Monday, May 15, 2023

A fenced in yard is one of the most highly requested and desirable amenities for your Pensacola, Florida investment property. In fact, it’s one of the first questions we get when renters are inquiring about a property, and the most common feedback we receive from tenants an...

Should I accept pets at my rental property?

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, April 4, 2023

This is a common question we get from new landlords. Trust us, after years of move out inspections, we can understand a property owner's initial hesitation to accept pets. Often, owners make this decision without prior landlord experience and based on emotions. Accepting pets...

4 Reasons to Invest in Pensacola, FL Real Estate

By David Keen on Friday, March 24, 2023

The number one rule of investing and buying property has always been location, location, location. For that reason, it is crucial that you choose to buy your investments in a market with great rental potential. Pensacola truly shines as an area that supports some of the most prof...

How Important is Central Heating and Air for your Pensacola Rental?

By Nicole St. Aubin on Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Central heating and air is a great choice for comfort and efficiency and is a necessary one in the state of Florida. Many regions have different options and requirements for heating and cooling systems. In Pensacola, a large majority of homes are cooled by a central heating and a...

How to Increase the Rent on your Florida Rental Property

By Nicole St. Aubin on Friday, January 13, 2023

We get a lot of questions on rent increases and rent control laws from out of state investors looking to invest in Pensacola rental properties. We’re here with some commonly asked questions from landlords about this issue. Does Florida have rent control measures? ...

Important Considerations when Buying Tenant-Occupied Properties

By Nicole St. Aubin on Wednesday, January 4, 2023

If you’re an investor looking to purchase an investment property in Pensacola, you’ll likely come across a home for sale that comes with existing tenants. Nearly all single and multi-family properties come with existing renters. While it sounds great to have rent coll...

Top Pensacola Investment Real Estate Considerations

By Nicole St. Aubin on Thursday, December 15, 2022

Are you looking for a solid Pensacola investment property? With economic factors in mind, it is more important than ever to do your research prior to considering a Florida real estate investment purchase. We’ve got some great tips for investors looking to purchase real esta...

New Regulations to Increase HVAC Expenses for Pensacola Landlords and Homeowners

By Nicole St. Aubin on Thursday, December 1, 2022

Big changes are coming to the HVAC industry in 2023, and we want all Pensacola area landlords to be prepared for this. If your property has an older heating and cooling system that has reached its useful life, now is the time to evaluate your air conditioning system and consider ...