Some of Florida's biggest cities rank among the highest in the nation for vacancy rates. While Boca Raton doesn't make the list, many local landlords are expressing frustration with their current rental situation.
If you're looking for a way to revitalize your property management strategy, you're in luck. Small changes can make a big difference and attract reliable tenants.
In the digital age, online rent collection is a must. Providing tenants with a digital portal makes it easy to pay rent on time and in full every single month.
Read on as we discuss the many benefits of a digital portal for rent collection and more.
Automating Payments and Reminders
If there's one thing modern tenants don't want to do, it's to write and mail a check every single month. Offering digital payment options will make it easier for tenants to pay rent with the click of a button. If they choose automated payment options, they'll never have to worry about forgetting to pay on time and in full.
This digital payment method can also reduce landlord stress. In addition to automated payment options, digital portals allow landlords to set up automated reminders. Rather than monitoring everyone's payments, the portal will send out reminders in the days leading up to your rental due date and late fee notices to anyone who pays rent late.
Itemizing Additional Fees
Florida law says little about how much landlords can charge in rent, fees, or deposits. However, it's in your best interest to provide clear leasing language regarding all payments. In addition, we recommend itemizing charges like:
- Late rent payment fees
- Security deposit claims
- Pet fees
- Utility costs (if included in rent payment)
Digital portals make it easy to itemize all your monthly and situational costs. By providing a breakdown of charges and what they're for, you can keep clear records and give tenants a clear explanation for any money they owe you.
Streamlining Tenant Communication
Digital portals can do more than provide easy payment methods for tenants. You can also use digital portals to streamline routine communication with your tenants.
For example, tenants can use your digital portal to report non-emergency maintenance requests. Your maintenance team can then track all requests and get to them in a swift and orderly fashion.
Digital portals are handy when it comes time to renew leases. Use the portal to automate lease renewal reminders. Store all leases in the portal's digital cloud for easy access and easy signing.
Embrace Technology for Improved Rent Collection
If you're worried about the high vacancy rates that are sweeping through Florida cities, it's time to step up your approach to rental property management. Using a digital portal for rent collection is just one of many easy and affordable changes that can make your property easier to manage.
Looking for a more hands-off approach to earning rental income? PMI is proud to offer customizable property management services around the nation, staffing each office with local real estate experts. Contact us now for property management solutions that work for Boca Raton property owners.
