Landlord Guide
Renting to Family in Florida: What to Put in Writing
Renting a Florida property to a relative? A written, at-market lease is what protects your tax deductions — here's exactly what to put in writing.
Financial Planning
Financial planning guides for Florida landlords covering 1031 exchanges, LLC formation, depreciation strategies, refinancing, and sell-vs-keep analysis.
How to Price a Florida Rental in a Softening Market
In a softening market, the wrong rent number costs more than most Florida landlords realize. Here's how to price a rental so it leases fast and protects your bottom line.
The Florida Landlord Tax Deductions Most CPAs Miss
Most Florida landlords with 1–4 units leave $3,000–$8,000 in deductions on the table every year. Here are the five most commonly missed — and the Florida-specific rules your CPA probably doesn't know about.
Repair vs. Replace: A Florida Landlord's Decision Guide
Should you fix that rental fridge or buy a new one? The 50% rule decides it — but in Florida you have to move the math, because appliances here die years early.
Rental Property Bookkeeping: The Florida Landlord's Monthly System
The landlords who lose money usually lose it through sloppy records. Here's what to track, how long to keep it, and the Florida-specific rules that trip up even experienced property owners.
Rental Property Depreciation: The Florida Landlord's Tax Guide
Depreciation is the biggest tax benefit for Florida rental owners. How the 27.5-year schedule works, when cost segregation pays, and what recapture costs.
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.
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.
Should I Sell or Keep My Rental Property? A Florida Decision Framework
Torn between selling your rental and keeping it? Here's a decision framework that cuts through emotion and focuses on the numbers that actually matter.
LLC for Rental Property in Florida: Is It Worth It?
Should you put your Florida rental in an LLC? Here's the real cost, the liability protection it provides, and when an umbrella policy might be smarter.
1031 Exchange for Florida Rental Property: The Landlord's Guide
Selling a Florida rental? A 1031 exchange defers capital gains by reinvesting. Here's the timeline, the QI rules, and the mistakes that blow up the deal.
When to Sell Your Tampa Rental Property: 5 Market Signals
Insurance spiral, flood zone reclassification, cap rate compression, condo assessments, and 1031 timing. When Tampa landlords should consider selling.