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Want to Find the Best Rental Investment? Look for These 5 Things

Posted on 02/06/2025

Buying a rental property is an excellent way to invest in real estate. It can be very profitable as an individual or when working with a larger investment entity. However, some rental properties are definitely more profitable than others. If you're considering investing in a rental property, pay close attention to these key features: Neighborhood Profitable rentals are...

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Posted on 01/30/2025

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Posted on 02/22/2025

3939 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

STUNNING End Unit POOL VILLA in Glen Oaks Manor...A community that was built inside it's own wonderful park with walking paths, Lakes, gazebos, canopy Oak Trees for shade, walled from the outside and conveniently located just 3 miles to downtown Sarasota OR UTC, 4 miles to I-75 or SRQ and 5 miles to St. Armand's then Lido Beach. This 1630 s. f. villa is an end unit allowing more diffused Florida Sun light in is a "split plan" 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a private pool and courtyard, an atrium, a front courtyard, newly fenced utility area. Updates include updated flooring, New ductwork, whole house surge protector, impact glass windows and...

Another Property Sold - 4300 Timberline Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293

Posted on 02/08/2025

HIGH AND DRY WITH NO HURRICANE DAMAGE!...This POOL HOME's IMPRESSIVE CURB APPEAL is accented by great architectural features a circular driveway on a large corner lot with well designed landscaping and as a bonus, a side load garage. High ceilings accent this 2400 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with lots of updates and upgrades! Start with replacement impact-hurricane windows and sliders, newer beautiful flooring throughout the entire home, ROOF REPLACED in 2016 along with PLUMBING, HVAC 2017, Solar pool and solar hot water tank 2017. Your newly Updated kitchen includes a breakfast bar\Island, stainless steel suite of appliances,...

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Another Property Sold - 3866 Pin Oaks Street, Sarasota, FL 34232

Posted on 02/08/2025

GLEN OAKS COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES-Next door to the newly renovated BOBBY JONES GOLF COURSE. Welcome home to this NEW HOME...in that...Everything is NEW and HIGH END. Let's Start with the NEW ROOF in 2020 along with soffits & fascia wrap, BRAND NEW screened cage with removable sliding screened panels and compressed insulated ceiling panels wired with electric & Travertine flooring. BRAND NEW HEATED SALT WATER POOL finished December 2023 complete with Travertine pool deck and custom designed water fountain and sun pad/lounge area and fiber optic lighting ADDED BONUS...the pool was constructed with a footing foundation for a screened cage...

3443 Tallywood Circle 7061, Sarasota, FL 34237 is now new to the market!

Posted on 02/05/2025

WAIT till you see this BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED villa in 55+ TALLYWOOD centrally located close to downtown Sarasota, St. Armands/Lido, UTC, I-75 and SRQ! This home has plenty of large windows to the East, North and South to let the Florida sunshine in. The Cathedral ceilings lend volume and size to the common area rooms. You have 2 bedrooms (Split plan) PLUS a den with a BARN DOOR and can easily be converted back to a 3rd bedroom, BOTH full bathrooms have been updated including commodes, vanities, vessel bowl sinks shower doors and European digital temp controlled shower. Updated kitchen includes new wood, soft close cabinetry, granite...

2605a Desoto A&b, Sarasota, FL 34234 is now new to the market!

Posted on 02/02/2025

FORMERLY A ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE...Country Estate...Check out this RUTH RICHMOND Retro HOME built on 2.18 Acres Convenient to downtown Sarasota! Once you enter through the beautiful gated brick entrance you are greeted by a beautiful brick courtyard. The 3,000 square foot main home was built with high ceilings, crown molding, terrazzo flooring and has THREE Ensuites, a huge living room & dining room, oversized kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and wonderful Florida room with vistas of the 32'x16' caged pool. There is a 3000 square foot addition connected with a vestibule and creating a rear courtyard around the pool patio. This...

Another Property Sold - 4964 Live Oak Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232

Posted on 01/30/2025

HIGH & DRY! ...Great Curb Appeal in BRENTWOOD ESTATES (NO HOA...NO DEED RESTRICTIONS!)...NEW ROOF...Updated/Upgraded IMPACT WINDOWS & ONE SLIDER with 1458 Square Feet...Two Bedroom, Two bath Home with a TWO CAR GARAGE and a bonus Family room plus a Florida room. Eat-in Kitchen with updated SS appliances, plantation shutters for the bay window PLUS a dining room, Living Room and this is a "SPLIT PLAN" with the primary bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet on one side of the home and Bedroom #2 on the other side of the home plus an updated bathroom! You will love the updated flooring and the peace of mind knowing this home has been...

Another Property Sold - 3824 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232

Posted on 01/29/2025

URBAN CONTEMPORARY & PRIVATE END Unit COURTYARD POOL VILLA in GLEN OAKS MANOR! Welcome to the former abode of a well known Sarasota philanthropist couple, where their unique design, style and Eclectic formation delivers a truly unique experience! This home lends to entertaining with it's easy living lifestyle while sporting nearly 1850 square feet of living space, a sizable indoor Koi pond with waterfall with fountain features, PLUS a private outdoor pool with a brand new solar heater. The large covered front porch and a cozy Lapa greet you as you enter YOUR designated foyer with instant swagger from the full wall, glass brick...