Getting Your Magalia or Paradise Rental Ready for Marketing

1. Put the basic property details in one place

Start with the full address, property type, bedrooms, bathrooms, and approximate size. Describe the features that a future listing would need to explain accurately, including parking, stairs, laundry, heating and cooling, yard space, and included appliances.

Identify who owns the property and your authority to request management. If another owner or decision maker must approve an agreement, note that too. Use “unknown” where you need help confirming a detail.

• List what is included in the rental and any owner belongings or areas excluded from use.
• Note which utilities are active, who supplies them, and who you expect to pay them.
• Describe any known association rules, rental restrictions, pending permits, or correction notices.

2. Make a specific list of repairs and unfinished work

“Needs some work” is less useful than a clear description. For each known issue, record its location, what you observed, when it appeared, and any work already completed. Include leaks, moisture, pests, appliance problems, damaged finishes, unsafe access, and concerns with the property’s systems.

Separate observations from assumptions. For example, “water stain below the bathroom, first noticed in September” explains what you know without guessing the cause. List any contractor estimates, inspections, scheduled work, and questions still needing an assessment.

• Who will arrange and pay for each item?
• What budget and approval limits are available?
• What is the expected completion date, and is it confirmed or only a target?

3. Explain the current occupancy and existing commitments

Tell PCRE whether the home is vacant, owner-occupied, tenant-occupied, or partly occupied. For an existing tenancy, summarize the agreement type, lease dates, rent, deposit records, included utilities, and open maintenance requests.

Include any existing management agreement, promised work, association requirements, or timing constraints that could affect the next steps. Keep tenant account numbers, medical details, and other sensitive identifiers out of the inquiry.

4. Build a realistic preparation timeline

Your desired marketing date and your expected repair-completion date may be different. Note both, along with cleaning, removal of owner belongings, landscaping, and when the home could be photographed. Explain who can coordinate a walkthrough or access; do not put lockbox codes or passwords in the form.

Describe your management goals, desired rental timing, and the services you want to discuss. A desired rent is a starting point for a conversation, not a verified market rent or a promise of what the property will achieve.

5. List the records available for follow-up

The owner questionnaire gives you space to describe available records. You can list leases, rent ledgers, repair estimates, inspection reports, plans, appliance manuals, warranties, association rules, and photographs you have permission to use.

You do not need to paste private records into an initial inquiry. Identify what is available and what is missing so the follow-up can focus on the right questions. The checklist and questionnaire do not certify the property’s condition or replace an assessment of unresolved concerns.

6. Send one property inquiry and keep your confirmation

Use one inquiry per property. Progress saves automatically, even before submission. Enter your email to receive a secure return link. If you lose that link, recover access with the same email. Check the save status before leaving.

Review your answers before submitting and keep the confirmation shown after successful receipt. An inquiry starts a conversation; services, fees, repair authority, and any management agreement are addressed separately. It does not authorize advertising, spending, or entry.