dumped my property mgmt company-now what?

[llsnd98]

We recently took our Seagrove/Eastern Lake home off of a rental program with a locally well-known vacation rental company and are listed on VRBO, but I have a few questions about renting it out on our own if anyone can help me? If we get a cleaning service and a local handyman, then what do we do about the little items like soap, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher detergent, etc.? All of that was taken care of by the rental company before. Should we keep it somewhere locked up and only provide enough for the first few days? Also, would the cleaning service wash the linens and replenish these items during turnover?

I'd appreciate input from anyone who has been through this process and could give me a few pointers. I just don't know anyone who does this and we live in Atlanta and are new to this.

Thanks!

 

[Mango]

Good luck. It's not easy, but not completely impossible.

Most of the cleaning professionals replenish TP, put a roll of paper towels, bath soaps, a small dishwasher tab, one for laundry, and one trash bag for each container. You can also opt for linen service. Downside is cleaners mixing your things up with other homes. Had this happen to me twice even though they were marked by house #, and I provided carting bags and all. It was a real hassle, but fortunately my cleaning co. made good.

Some tips:
1) Change lightbulbs frequently, and keep spares available
2) Oil your locks and other general maintenance.
3) Keep it simple- white towels, no colors
4) Provide detailed arrival instructions and rules to your guests
5) Post the rules in your house
6) Leave an accessible telephone # for your guests to reach you or of a handy person

Also, don't forget to pay your taxes monthly and quarterly. ;-)

 

[babs32455]

Most Cleaning Services Furnish This In There Price

Barbara's Cleaning And Painting
Red Bay ,fl 836-8809

 

[Matt J]

Swantree is incredibly helpful and offers alacarte services.

www.swantree.com

 

[Suma]

I am managing my house from out of town. http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/101shinglelane/ I have an "owners closet" where I store soap, tp, paper towels, etc. My housekeeper washes all sheets while there and takes the towels home with her to wash. So I have twice as many towels and beach towels as needed each week. I sewed nametags in all towels and beach towels.

I purchased Cascade dishwasher detergent from Sam's in the "capsule" form. I leave seven in a container on the kitchen counter. Also leave liquid dish detergent and enough laundry detergent for several loads.

You can buy individually wrapped tp and paper towels at Sams. I ordered the little soaps on line. You can also get the tp and paper towels on line. Check hotel supply companies. I leave one unopened roll of tp in each bath and one unopened roll of paper towels in kitchen. I also send an info sheet to each renter telling them exactly what is supplied. (I even tell them what type filter the coffee maker takes.)

The key to managing it yourself, from out of town, is a very good, very dependable housekeeper. Feel free to message me if you would like more info.

 

[Suma]

And I also have an Oracle 660 keypad on the door. This allows me to generate entry codes from home on my computer. I highly recommend this! http://www.destinlocksmithing.com/

 

[wrobert]

And I also have an Oracle 660 keypad on the door. This allows me to generate entry codes from home on my computer. I highly recommend this! http://www.destinlocksmithing.com/

Now that is a pretty neat lock. Put you in some web-enabled appliances and sit back and enjoy.

 

[Matt J]

Suma have you ever considered one of the reusable gold filters? They seem to work well.

 

[llsnd98]

Thanks for all of the replies. That really helps, and I guess the next question is who is a reliable cleaning service who would provide same-day turnaround? I do have the name of someone who does cleaning, but I'd like to get more than one recommendation.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Bobby J]

Thanks for all of the replies. That really helps, and I guess the next question is who is a reliable cleaning service who would provide same-day turnaround? I do have the name of someone who does cleaning, but I'd like to get more than one recommendation.

Thanks in advance!

Call Kim @ 598-6921. She has been doing it for years and is the most reliable I know of. Plus, she is my sister!