Tenant observations:
We rented a condo last week in South Carolina to accommodate a family vacation.
Even after a long career of managing rental properties in Avalon and Stone Harbor, I still gain important perspective from each experience as a tenant.
For instance, our son and his family arrived Saturday evening hoping to watch the end of the World Series. Â There was a small, handwritten note to log on to YouTube to operate the televisions (no cable). Â I scrolled through while they were unloading their car, and could only find the game on a Japanese channel! Â I gave up after a few minutes.
Our young grandsons were sharing the bedroom with twin beds. Â There were cloth mattress pads on those beds, but no plastic wraps underneath- not practical for a kids’ bedroom (or any bedroom for that matter).
The unit had been attractively renovated- including the appliances. Â Odd that there was no ice maker (just one ice cube tray in the freezer).
Although none were major issues, it made me realize that tenant expectations play a key role in the overall opinion of a rental home.
Landlord Observation:
During that same week, we handled landlord duties in our place across the street. Â These working visits allow me to empathize with fellow rental property owners. Â Yet by the time we are walking out the door (dragging the Swiffer behind!) I feel a sense of pride for our efforts to please the incoming guests.
Busy Weekend!
Thanksgiving is the new Christmas (at least here on the 7 mile island!)
Family friendly events are scheduled for both Friday and Saturday: 96th Street area in Stone Harbor, and along Dune Drive in the Avalon business district.
Santa will make guest appearances in 2 separate parades: Avalon early Friday evening, and in Stone Harbor on Saturday night.
Merry, merry!