Business Strategies


By Paul Howard May 18, 2025
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 Paul Howard May 18, 2025
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 Paul Howard May 18, 2025
By leveraging standard depreciation, bonus depreciation, and Section 179 deductions, you can lower taxes and keep more cash for reinvestment.
By Paul Howard February 25, 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:
By Paul Howard February 24, 2025
A Stipulation is used to resolve disputes or address issues without going to court. Especially helpful with overdue rent situations.
By Paul Howard February 17, 2025
Many landlords overlook late and partial rent payment. Neither of these practices are good but it could be worse than you think.
By Paul Howard February 3, 2025
Veteran real estate investors almost never sell their rental property. Instead they borrow against the equity, that's tax free cash!
By Paul Howard February 13, 2024
Successful landlords know you make money in the rental business when you select your tenant. If you fail to do your due diligence it can cost you thousands.
By Paul Howard October 29, 2023
7 Super Powers of Land Trusts in Real Estate Asset Protection
By Paul Howard October 7, 2023
Best Entity Real Estate Investing : LLC, Land Trust or Corp? At The Florida Landlord Network we regularly see real estate investors (landlords) get so caught up in the 50 & 100 dollar a day decisions they loose sight of the fact that they are quickly building a substantial Net Worth. Now, you've got to manage the daily operations; but, don't let that excuse keep your from learning how to build maximum Net Worth. That is what matters at retirement. This video is the part of a series called: "Business Strategies" designed to encourage you to consider these simple steps: Educate yourself (watching this video counts) Get some Professional help: A competent tax attorney/CPA, etc. Develop a Plan to build maximum Net Worth. Study & do!