Managing Rental Property
Florida landlords have been divided on whether accepting Section 8 housing vouchers is a smart business move. But more owners are taking a fresh look at the program.
Insurance remains the single biggest cost issue for Florida landlords in 2025. While still serious, developments suggest the worst may finally be behind us.
Florida saw a massive surge of Wall Street-backed investor activity between 2020 and 2023. But 2024–2025 are telling a different story.
Statewide vacancy rate: about 6.9%, up from 5.8% a year earlier, reflecting softer demand and a lot of new suppl
The internet is full of websites offering “instant ESA letters” that don’t hold up when landlords check them.
Many housing providers believe certain situations justify denying an emotional support animal requests. Most of these ideas are myth.
They said the Kansas Supreme Court ruling was a big win for a landlord because his tenant had to pay $21,000 in late fees. I think he lost.
IMPORTANT: If you are a Landlord and you provide water to your tenants via pump and well, here is a page from the website of "America's Largest Injury Law Firm". This looks like a new market for them and that should get your attention!
In 2025, Florida’s home insurance premiums average $5,376 annually for $300,000 in coverage—over double the national average of $2,181—driven by hurricanes, inflation, litigation, and attorney fees.
Cost segregation is an IRS-approved tax strategy that lets you reclassify parts of your rental property as shorter-life assets, accelerating depreciation deductions
By leveraging standard depreciation, bonus depreciation, and Section 179 deductions, you can lower taxes and keep more cash for reinvestment.
Several updates to Florida’s landlord-tenant laws have been implemented or proposed by May 2025,
Fair Housing Law Landlord Responsibilities Federal fair housing laws in the United States, primarily governed by the Fair Housing Act ( FHA ) of 1968, aim to ensure equal access to housing and prohibit discrimination in housing-related activities. The FHA applies to most housing types, including rentals, sales, and financing, with limited exceptions (e.g., certain owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units or single-family homes sold without a broker). Here’s a summary of the key points and landlord responsibilities:
A Stipulation is used to resolve disputes or address issues without going to court. Especially helpful with overdue rent situations.
Many landlords overlook late and partial rent payment. Neither of these practices are good but it could be worse than you think.
Veteran real estate investors almost never sell their rental property. Instead they borrow against the equity, that's tax free cash!
Rental investors should never pay attention to comps because investors do not buy buildings, they buy return on investment (ROI)
The rules governing security deposits for residential leases are primarily found Chapter 83. Here are the key points:
My Tenant Won’t Let Me Enter the Rental Property What Are My Rights?
There are three federal laws that regulate and define what a service dog is: The Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act and the Air Carrier Access Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines service dogs as “trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities”. Under the ADA, individuals with a disability include someone with a physical or mental health impairment that limits their life.