Business Management
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
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.
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: