Move-In Inspection Checklist for Florida Landlords
A proper move-in inspection protects your security deposit claims and prevents disputes. Here's the room-by-room checklist Florida landlords need.
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Rental Tax: Florida's Two Tax Worlds
STR tax obligations: 6% FL sales tax plus tourist development tax by county. LTR: no sales tax. Platform collection, filing, and penalties for non-compliance.
How to Handle Your First Tenant Turnover in Florida
Your first tenant is moving out. Here's exactly what to do — from the security deposit timeline to make-ready costs to getting the unit leased again without burning a month of rent.
Fair Housing Mistakes Florida Landlords Actually Make
Most fair housing violations aren't intentional. Here are the mistakes Florida landlords actually make — and the ones that trigger $100K+ penalties.
Q4 2025 Market Pulse: Orlando vs. Tampa Year-End Check
Year-end 2025 market comparison: holiday season impact, snowbird demand, new construction, and how Orlando and Tampa diverged in the fourth quarter.
Landlord Duty to Mitigate Damages in Florida
Your tenant broke the lease. Can you charge them rent through the end of the term? Only if you tried to re-rent. Here's what Florida's mitigation duty actually requires.
Florida Flood Disclosure for Landlords: SB 948 Requirements
Florida's flood disclosure rules now apply to landlords. Here's what SB 948 requires, how to check your property's flood zone, and what happens if you skip it.
Florida Electronic Notice Rules: What SB 716 Means for Landlords
Florida now allows electronic delivery of landlord-tenant notices — with tenant consent. Here's what changed, what you can send digitally, and how to set it up.
Florida Rental Property Taxes: What Landlords Pay and Deduct
Florida has no state income tax—but property taxes hit landlords differently. Here is what you pay, what you deduct, and what the county-by-county numbers look like.
Self-Help Eviction in Florida: What Landlords Can't Do
Changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing belongings — all illegal in Florida. Here's what self-help eviction costs you and why the court process protects you.
Month-to-Month Tenancy in Florida: Rules, Notices, and Termination
Month-to-month in Florida means flexibility — for both sides. Here's the notice rules, rent increase timing, and when it's smart (or risky) for landlords.
HELOC vs. Cash-Out Refi: Financing Your Next Florida Rental
Want to tap your equity for another rental? HELOC and cash-out refi both work — but they solve different problems. Here's how to pick the right one.
Florida Protected Series LLC: Asset Protection for Multi-Property Landlords
Signed into law in 2025 and taking effect July 1, 2026, Florida's new Protected Series LLC structure gives multi-property landlords a way to isolate liability between properties without forming a separate LLC for each one.
Hidden Costs of Owning Rental Property in Florida
The purchase price is just the beginning. Here's every hidden cost Florida landlords face — from insurance surprises to vacancy gaps to the expenses nobody warns you about.
The Florida Landlord Tax Filing Guide for 2025
Schedule E walkthrough, common deductions, depreciation, and when to hire a CPA. A practical guide for Florida landlords filing 2025 rental income.