Citizens Cut Rates — But Your Landlord Policy May Go Up
Citizens cut personal-lines rates 8.8% for 2026 — but apartment and condo-association landlords got an increase on July 1. Here's how to tell which bucket your Florida rental is in.
Orlando vs. Tampa: Where Should You Buy Your First Florida Rental?
A first-time investor's decision guide to picking between Orlando and Tampa for your first Florida rental, broken down by entry price, rent, insurance, and goal.
Your Insurer Dropped Your Florida Rental — Now What?
A carrier just dropped your Orlando or Tampa rental. Here's the exact order to shop new coverage, why you can't let it lapse, and where Citizens actually fits.
Q2 2026 Market Pulse: Orlando vs Tampa
Orlando is past the worst of its supply wave. Tampa isn't. Here's the Q2 2026 Orlando vs Tampa rental read — and where your next dollar wants to go.
2026 Florida Landlord Laws: What Actually Changed (and What Didn't)
The 2026 Florida landlord laws, sorted from the myths. One bill passed, one's on the November ballot, and two big ones died — but you'd never know it from most blogs.
Renting Without a Lease in Florida: What Landlords Risk
A handshake tenancy is legal in Florida, but it costs you the protections you'd want most. Here's what a verbal lease can and can't do, and why you can't charge late fees without one.
Loss of Rental Income Coverage: The Florida Insurance Line That Pays You When No One's Paying Rent
Your dwelling policy rebuilds the drywall. It doesn't replace the rent you lose while the unit sits empty for repairs. Here's the Florida coverage line most landlords never check — and how a single storm exposes it.
Landlord Quick-Start Guide: Your First Week in Florida
Just became a landlord in Florida? Here's your first week, in order — the five things to get right before your tenant moves in, and the deadlines that come with them.
Cost Segregation for Florida Rental Properties: Is It Worth It?
A cost-segregation study can move years of depreciation into your first year of ownership. But it isn't for every Florida landlord. Here's the honest math on when it pays and when it doesn't.
Mortgage Rates and Florida Rental Demand in 2026: Why Renters Aren't Buying
High mortgage rates are putting a floor under Florida rental demand. Here's why your single-family rental keeps leasing even as the apartment market softens — and why you shouldn't panic-cut rent.
Florida Apartments Are Giving Away Free Months — Single-Family Rentals Aren't
Apartments are discounting hard and single-family rentals are holding their ground. Here's what the 2026 rent gap means for Florida investors — and the catch most miss.
Can a Florida Landlord Charge Late Fees Without a Written Lease?
A late fee in Florida is a contract term, not a right the statute hands you. With no written lease, there's no fee to charge. Here's why, and what you can collect instead.
Do You Pay Income Tax on Rental Income in Florida?
Florida has no state income tax, so a lot of new landlords think rental income is tax-free. It is not. Here is what you actually owe, and why the number is usually smaller than you fear.
Florida Landlord Briefing: June 2026
The SB 716 five-day eviction notice you were told to prep for? It died in committee. Citizens' insurance change still lands July 1, hurricane season just opened, and mortgage rates climbed again. Six June developments — one of them a myth to ignore.
What to Expect When You Hire a Property Manager in Florida
Thinking about handing your Florida rental to a property manager? Here's what the whole experience actually looks like — onboarding, fees, communication, and what stays your call.