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Dear Homeowner,

Please let me take a moment to say we are pleased you are thinking of buying a home for short term property management. Please find below information on our Vacation Home Management package.

We also extend an invitation to you to visit our office for some great coffee. If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to contact us we will be happy to sit and discuss things. We look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

VACATION HOME RENTAL SERVICE

Our vacation home rental service is a specialized program for owners who would like Florint to provide reservation, property management and guest services to vacationing guest.

Florint's vast experience in the areas of hospitality sales and marketing allows us to provide maximum occupancies for the vacation homes.

Our program is simple...

• Depending on the size of home, location and the amenities included in the home, the owner receives a fixed amount for each night that their home is booked by Florint. (Ask us about our other options available)
• We would love for you and your friends to enjoy your vacation home, as often you would like. All you have to do is to inform us and we block your house.
• Owner stays are unlimited.
• We have an “open book policy”. Whenever you like to see your statements or other bills, please feel free to stop by the office to see them.
• Our property management program provides you with many services at one low cost.
• Our properties will be professionally cleaned and inspected, upon each departure.
• We give a very personal, customer- and homeowner- friendly service and don’t treat you like a number.
• All of our properties must have appropriate licenses and insurance, it will be our pleasure to obtain these licenses and insurance on your behalf.

If you wish to start up Management Service, you will need to provide us with copies of the following:

1. Passport of each owner on mortgage
2. Drivers License of each owner on mortgage
3. Signed Power of Attorney
4. Signed and filled out W-7 Application or Social Security # or Tax Identification Number
5. Signed Management Contract
6. Copy of Deed
7. Floor Plan
8. Signed W-8 Form
9. 3 Sets of Keys

WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?

OUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

FOR $ 120 / Month

 

• Accounting
  Accounts payable.
  Sales tax preparation.
  Homeowner Monthly Statements.
  Insurance administration.
• Licensing
• Utilities
  Electric bill, Water,
  Telephone services,
  Cable Television, etc.
• Services
  Lawn service.
  Pool Maintenance.
  Pest Control.
• Maintenance Service
  Repairs
• Sales & Marketing
  Reservations (bookings & collections)
  Advertising.
• Taxes
• Guest Services
  24 Hours Emergency Service.
  Private Guest Service.
• Housekeeping
  Professional Cleaning Service.
• Insurance
  Home Insurance Set Up
• New Home Services (New owners)
  New Home Utility Setup.
  Hotel Inspection Application Filing and Hotel Inspector's Inspection
  
   
   

MORE DETAILED EXPLANATIONS….

LICENSING
Properties that are intended to participate in a short-term (rental) program must be properly licensed with the Department of Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, a Florida State Agency. The annual fee is $175 for single-family residences. In addition, the State of Florida will inspect each rental home before issuing a license.
The inspection will require that each home have the following:

1.      A "2A40BC" fire extinguisher (approximately cost $65.00).

2.      Additional smoke alarm for the hearing impaired.

3.      All exterior doors, including the glass sliding doors, will need a double locking system.

4.      All homes must have smoke alarms in all the sleeping areas, i.e. bedrooms and living areas, and they must be interconnected. If already built, we will inspect your home to make sure you are in compliance. Additionally emergency lights are required. We always ensure that the home complies with the law.

TAXES
In addition to the property taxes that every homeowner has to pay, a tax based on the gross rents received must be collected for any rentals of 180 days or less. This tax is made up of:

1.      A 4-5% Tourist Development Tax

2.      A 6-7% State of Florida Sales Tax

Total: 12% of rentals. We collect these taxes and submit them to the appropriate agencies on a monthly basis in compliance with the law. We also have all the appropriate forms on hand and will ensure that you are properly registered.
Florint Vacations collects and pays all Sales Resort Tax on the rental income it generates for your property. It is the responsibility of the owner to declare the rental income achieved on Owner Bookings to Florint.

ACCOUNTING STATEMENTS
Each property owner will receive an accounting of all revenues received and all expenditures relating to their rental property on a monthly basis in accordance with the Property Management Agreement (service charges, utilities, management fees and any miscellaneous charges) Monies due to homeowners will be deposited to their bank account as per prior arrangement. If for any reason there were moneys due to us, these would be due at this time. These monthly statements obviously become an important record for your year-end tax purposes; however, we will supply a year-end accounting statement recapping all activity for the current year.

SERVICES

Florint Vacations provides a complete line of services to maintain and enhance your property's rental value. Fully licensed professionals perform these services. All service functions are checked before billing approval. Following is a list of the property maintenance services we provide and an explanation of each.

1.      Lawn Service - The complete maintenance of the entire lawn area including the mowing of the grass, trimming, watering and fertilization (fertilizer is charged extra).
Your lawn will be monitored so that if any problems, such as excessive weeds, cinch bugs, etc. become evident treatment can be initiated immediately thus avoiding more costly damage later. Lawn service is performed weekly during the growing season and less frequently during the dormant season, but no less than twice per month. This service is billed on 12 equal monthly payments.

2.      Pool Service - The complete cleaning of the pool and pool deck, pool traps, and pump traps and pump filters. In addition, the water is chlorinated and pH balanced. The service includes all chemicals. It is performed weekly, 52 weeks a year and billed on a monthly basis.

3.      Pest Control - The chemical treatment of the interior and exterior of the home for the elimination of all types of insects. This is a normal and a recommended service for all Florida homes. Homes are treated every month. The service is billed based on 12 equal monthly payments. They come out 24 hours – whenever needed at no extra charge.

4.      House Cleaning Service -The complete cleaning of the home linens, towels, bedcovers and dishes following the checkout of a renter. An inventory is performed at this time checking for damages and if necessary, the renters damage deposit is charged. This procedure is essential to preserving the home and furnishings and the financial protection of the management company as well as the homeowner. House cleaning service is available on a more frequent basis if the renters desire it and they would be billed directly unless through prior arrangement. House cleaning service is billed on each monthly statement and of course only when utilized.

5.      Maintenance - scuff marks on the wall, small spots in the carpet, minor damage to dishes, etc. are considered "normal wear and tear". Most often, these types of things can be corrected and there is no charge to the renter or the homeowner. However, occasionally there is a need for major maintenance.

BILL PAYER SERVICE
The homeowner will in most cases open an account in a local bank for such purposes as direct payment of their mortgage and insurances, the homeowner may wish to arrange for direct payment of their utility services each month. However, be aware that some utility companies do impose additional deposit requirement if a history of late payments is established. As part of our management services program, we pay the utility bills for your property on a monthly basis.

FINANCIAL SERVICES
Each month an accounting statement is sent to you showing deposits and withdrawals, i.e. income and expense. This is used at year-end to provide you and your accountant with an accurate record of your operating expense. This is a client escrow and, by Florida Law, has to be maintained in a credit balance. We cannot use the funds in this account for anything other than your expenses.

INSURANCE
All owners of rental properties must have a current homeowners' insurance policy in effect and a copy of the policy is to be kept on file in our offices. It is recommended that one million dollars of liability coverage be purchased along with the standard homeowners' policy. The costs depend on the size of the home, location and type of construction.

RESERVATIONS
A reservation update is sent to you each month. This will show all current and future reservations, enabling you to cross check with your income statement, guest name, reservation number, departure, cleaning fee etc.

Initial Costs & Deposits Approximated

Monthly Fixed Costs

Monthly Varied Costs (Approximated )

CONTACT US

Remember if you have additional questions, you can always reach us at the following numbers:

3469 W Vine Street
Kissimmee, FL 34741

877-486-8226 Office Toll Free                 

407-870-5733 Office Telephone

407-847-8411 Fax                                

407-922-5434 Office Emergency Mobile

or email to: info@florint.com