Landlord Guide

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.

Tampa Rental Vacancy 2026: A Landlord's Playbook for a Renter's Market

Tampa apartment vacancy hit a record 10.7%, but houses are holding firm. Here's the playbook for pricing, concessions, retention, and screening when it's a renter's market.

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.

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.

Snowbird Rentals: Furnished Winter Leases in Florida

Furnished winter leases to snowbirds can out-earn a 12-month lease — if you get the rate, the off-season gap, and Florida's 6-month tax line right.

Florida SB 716, Explained: Why the 5-Day Eviction Notice Didn't Become Law

You saw the headlines: Florida's eviction notice moves to five days on July 1. It didn't. SB 716 died in committee. Here's what the bill actually said, why it stalled, and what your 3-day notice has to do right now.

Tenant Turnover Playbook: Minimize Vacancy Between Leases

Your tenant is moving out and you've got one rental to fill. Here's how a Florida owner turns the unit over fast — and keeps the vacant days down to a handful.

Florida 7-Day Notice: Cure vs. Unconditional Quit

Your tenant broke the lease — but not by skipping rent. That's a 7-day notice, not a 3-day. Here's how to tell the cure version from the unconditional quit, and pick the one that survives court.

Condo Special Assessments in Florida: What Landlords Must Know

Since the Surfside reforms, Florida condo special assessments have gotten large and common — and as the unit owner, you owe them, not your tenant. Here's how to handle them.

Central Tampa Rental Rules: Historic District Restrictions

Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights, and Ybor City sit inside Tampa historic districts — a rulebook most landlords don't read until they're cited. Here's what to know.

How to Prep a Florida Rental for Summer Storm Season

Storm prep on a Florida rental isn't a checklist of shutters — it's a division of labor between you, your tenant, and your insurance. Here's how to settle it before June 1.