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A Resource Guide to Renting Out Property in Fort Lauderdale

Brittany Fisher

A Resource Guide to Renting Out Property in Fort Lauderdale  Photo via Pixabay

Article Written by Brittany Fisher http://financiallywell.info/

If you own property in Fort Lauderdale that isn’t being used or if you’ve always dreamed of renting out a vacation home in order to earn money throughout the year, there’s no time like the present! Many Americans are ready to invest in their futures, and a great way to do that is to turn a house into a moneymaker. After you’ve found your perfect Fort Lauderdale property with the help of Eileen Kedersha with Sotheby’s International Realty, there are a few things you’ll need to get started, such as resources for finding renters or for getting the property into shape. This guide will allow you to do the job right the first time.

 

Resources to get started

Prep an existing house for renters

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The Ins and Outs of Investing in a Vacation Rental

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The Ins and Outs of Investing in a Vacation Rental

Investing in a vacation rental home has gained a lot of popularity over the last few years. Vacation rentals are an alternative to hotels that are generally rented out between a couple of days to a month. Due to increased activity of using the internet and social media to find vacation lodging, opportunities have opened for real estate investors. If you are interested in investing in a vacation property, get in touch with broker associate Eileen Kedersha of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, and look to the below information to help get you started.

Getting Started

When considering where to buy a second home, you’ll want to find a place that will attract guests more than a couple of months out of the year. For instance, vacationers are drawn to Fort Lauderdale for a variety of reasons, according to Turnkey, including easy access to the beach or inland waterways. A waterfront condo or townhouse are a hot commodity and should be relatively easy to rent out.

Find a vacation rental that can start out as a dual-use property. This means a vacation rental where you can stay for a portion of the year and rent to guests for the rest. Not only will you get the tax benefits for the time you’re using it, but the house will be continuously occupied. Continue reading “The Ins and Outs of Investing in a Vacation Rental”

Unemployment: Hope on the Horizon

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Unemployment: Hope on the Horizon

Unemployment: Hope on the Horizon | MyKCM

Tomorrow, the unemployment rate for April 2020 will be released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It will hit a peak this country has never seen before, with data representing real families and lives affected by this economic slowdown. The numbers will alarm us. There will be headlines and doomsday scenarios in the media. There is hope, though, that as businesses reopen, most people will become employed again soon.

Last month’s report indicated we initially lost over 700,000 jobs in this country, and the unemployment rate quickly rose to 4.4%. With the release of the new data, that number will climb even higher. Experts forecast this report will show somewhere between a 15% – 20% national unemployment rate, and some anticipate that number to be even greater (see graph below):Unemployment: Hope on the Horizon | MyKCM

What’s happened over the last several weeks? 

Here’s a breakdown of this spring’s weekly unemployment filings:Unemployment: Hope on the Horizon | MyKCMThe good news shown here indicates the number of additional unemployment claims has decreased week over week since the beginning of April. Carlos Rodriguez, CEO of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) says based on what he’s seeing:

“It’s possible that companies are already anticipating some kind of normalization, opening in certain states and starting to post jobs.” 

He goes on to say that this doesn’t mean all companies are hiring, but it could mean they are at the point where they’re not cutting jobs anymore. Let’s hope this trend continues.

What will the future bring?

Most experts predict that while unemployment is high right now, it won’t be that way for long. The length of unemployment during this crisis is projected to be significantly shorter than the duration seen in the Great Recession and the Great Depression.Unemployment: Hope on the Horizon | MyKCMWhile forecasts may be high, the numbers are trending down and the length of time isn’t expected to last forever.

Bottom Line

Don’t let the headlines rattle you. There’s hope coming as we start to safely reopen businesses throughout the country. Unemployment affects our families, our businesses, and our country. Our job is to rally around those impacted and do our part to support them through this time.

Fort Lauderdale Cruising and Dining

Eileen Kedersha

Fort Lauderdale Cruising
and Dining

Fort Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America. It is truly a waterfront paradise. As you explore the cities many canals you begin to realize the unique status it holds. To see the center of Greater Fort Lauderdale from an completely new perspective, including the fabulous mansions and mega-yachts of Millionaires’ Row, cruise the New River around Tarpon Bend on one of the charted cruises  available. The handsome marinas of the Intracoastal Waterway are in full view and give boaters stunning views in all directions.

If you follow the water west, the meandering Middle River gives you the chance to take in the area at your own pace using perhaps a kayak or on a paddleboard. You can take your pick of scenic waters to explore.

If you want to explore at a faster pace rent a jet ski and power your way around the waterways to find your own favorite spot.

If you would like to dine on the water front Fort Lauderdale most assuredly can accommodate you wishes.

15 Street Fisheries is one of South Florida’s most popular waterfront restaurants for nearly forty years offering 2 types of dining. Its award-winning cuisine upstairs, served in a charming suite of nautical-themed dining rooms, and the ever popular casual family fun found downstairs featuring lunch, dinner and drinks in an open-air, dockside setting, the Fisheries is extremely popular with locals and visitors alike. Adults and children alike enjoy walking the boardwalk and feeding the fish. 
1900 SE 15th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-763-2777

Blue Moon Fish Company is Chic waterfront restaurant located on the Intracoastal Waterway serving creative fresh Florida cuisine. Deco-inspired exterior, contemporary American menu. Gospel brunch on Sundays 11:30am every Sunday $30, includes one bloody mary, mimosa, or champagne.
4405 W Tradewind Ave. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308 954-267-9888

 

Eileen Kedersha, Broker Associate One Sotheby’s International Realty – Kedersha Group 954-561-4100 EKedersha@OneSothebysRealty.com

Louie Bossi’s Italian Ristorante

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Louie Bossi’s Italian Ristorante Fort Lauderdale 

Restaurant Hot Spots

Spent a fabulous Sunday afternoon eating Brunch in the garden of Louie Bossi’s Italian Ristorante, Bar and Pizzeria Fort Lauderdale.

Bossi’s is known for excellent Italian cuisine. You can choose from varied homemade pastas, Neapolitan style Pizzas and home cooked Sicilian Comfort food and the Chef’s House cured salumi. Seating accommodations are either inside or outdoor patio seating facing the famous Las Olas Blvd and my favorite, the back yard garden with Bocce court. Parking on Las Olas or behind the restaurant or valet park.

Address: 1032 E Las Olas Blvd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

954-356-6699

More information: https://www.louiebossi.com/ft-lauderdale

Eileen Kedersha

One Sotheby’s International Realty 954-561-4100 www.sfloridaluxuryhomes.com/ email: EKedersha@OneSothebysRealty.com

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