Hi Robyn,
Some good sources to check in the other answers.
Rental inventory is definitely tightening up, so you will likely be best off to do lots of checking around.
You can go to my site, www.JimSweat.com and click the Search Like an Agent blue tab on the right.
That will give you access to a free search engine that pulls directly from the same MLS that agents use. You can then search all of the rentals that are listed. (and homes for sale, when the time comes)
Unfortunately, not all available rentals are listed in the MLS, so that is a great source, but not the only one.
We moved from Michigan and love it here!
All the Best,
Jim Sweat, ABR, CRS, GRI, CDPE, e-PRO, ILHM
Realtor
Sandals Realty
http://www.ExplainShortSales.com
941-306-7384
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Margaret Lakeman, Your question does not reference if you are interested in renting or if you are thinking of purchasing a condo and asking about the rental restrictions. Either way, each condominium complex has rules and regulations addressing their respective rental policies.
Any unit rented less than six months is subject to a tourist tax. The amount of the tourist tax varies by county (Sarasota and Manatee). Typically, there will be a surcharge for cleaning when you exit. If you are seeking a rental for less than one month, the availability and cost (season vs off season) will be determined by the time of year.
To provide a better answer, you need to be more specific with your question.
Best regards,
Lynn Brock
Brock Realty
www.brockrealty-inc.com
941.313.1234
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Jennifer Fitzgerald, properties that are being sold "on the courthouse steps" are posted online at the respective county's website. In Manatee and Sarasota, there is an online calender listing case numbers and their dates of sale. The calendar is posted by the month.
When you arrive at the calender you can click on each case number. You will also see whether or not the case has been resolved or not. If you are planning on bidding online, keep in mind that you will be competing with the lien holding banks, corporate investors, other entities and savvy foreclosure investors.
If you win the bid by 5pm the end of the business day you will have to pay in full the amount of your winning bid.
This is a very high risk way to purchase property, the title search will be up to you as well as your research as to the condition of the property. If you win the bid you accept the property in its as is condition, with no warranties. If there are other liens attached to the property they will be yours as well. Any title clouds, encumbrances, etc, pass through to the next owner.
If you are interested in buying a bank owned or reo property these have already been through the foreclosure process and have a certificate of title. Again you purchase these as is. Bank owned properties frequently, do not have appliances, no repairs and sometimes no a/c units. As they have been through the foreclosure process you will be able to conduct a title search prior to closing.
For your information, our real estate market is extremely active. Good properties are going under contract within 2 weeks or less. Frequently you'll encounter multiple offers on properties particularly in prices 150,000 or less.
If you;d like to search for properties currently on the market in real time, We can offer you a free ListingBook account which will allow you to search all properties listed in the Tampa Bay, Manatee and Sarasota areas. You'll receive morning reports with new listings, recent pendings and price changes.
You can write to us or sign up at our website.
Best regards,
Lynn Brock
Brock Realty Inc
www.brockrealty-inc.com
941.313.1234
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Like everyone else here. You leave alot to the imagination. What are the COMPs for the area, comps in the building, how much work does it need. Do you plan to rent it? You shouldn't be asking questions like this on Trulia. You have too many good agents to choose from. Get yourself a good Realtor and work with them.
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