Inherited a Property in Orlando? Here's How to Decide: Rent It Out or Sell It
Just inherited a property in Orlando? Here's the financial framework for deciding whether to rent it out or sell it.
Landlord Guide
Practical guides for Florida landlords covering legal requirements, tenant management, maintenance, insurance, taxes, and property operations. Written for Orlando and Tampa property owners.
Selling a Rental With Tenants in Florida: Cash for Keys and Other Options
Ready to sell your Florida rental but have tenants in place? Here's your options — from cash for keys to selling with the lease intact — and what the law requires.
Renting New Construction in Southeast Orlando: Warranties, CDDs, and What the Builder Won't Tell You
Builder warranties, CDD assessments, HOA turnover risks, and the lease-up strategy most new-construction landlords in Lake Nona and Horizon West miss.
Tampa Eviction Process: Hillsborough County Step-by-Step
Filing an eviction in Hillsborough County costs $185 and runs 3–6 weeks uncontested. Here is the full process from notice to sheriff lockout.
Dangerous Tenant: What Florida Landlords Can Legally Do
Your tenant is threatening neighbors, damaging property, or creating unsafe conditions. Here's what Florida law allows you to do — and the line you can't cross.
Florida Rental Law Changes 2025-2026: What Landlords Need to Know
Six Florida rental laws changed since 2023, with SB 716 pending for 2026. Here is what passed, the deadlines, and the lease updates you need to make.
Pest Control in Florida Rentals: Landlord vs. Tenant Responsibility
Roaches, termites, rodents — who pays for pest control in a Florida rental? It comes down to property type and what your lease says. Here's the breakdown.
Managing Short-Term Rentals in Southwest Orlando: Permits, Taxes, and the Numbers You Need
Orange County permits, tourist development tax, HOA restrictions, and the real revenue numbers for short-term rentals near Orlando's theme parks.
Early Lease Termination in Florida: Landlord Rights and Options
When a tenant wants out early, Florida law gives you four options — one caps your recovery at two months, another could mean months of lost rent.
Bed Bugs in My Florida Rental: Who Pays for Treatment?
Bed bugs in your Florida rental? Here is who pays for treatment, what Florida Statute 83.51 requires, and how to handle the landlord-tenant dispute.
Tampa Property Tax for Rental Owners: Hillsborough County Specifics
Hillsborough County millage, homestead vs non-homestead, Save Our Homes (doesn't apply to rentals), appeal process through VAB.
How to Evict a Tenant in Orlando: The Step-by-Step Process
The Orange County eviction process from 3-day notice to writ of possession. Filing fee is $185, timeline runs 3-6 weeks uncontested. Full step-by-step.
Emotional Support Animals in Rentals: What Florida Landlords Must Know
Your tenant presented an ESA letter. Florida law (FL 760.27) says you must accommodate — but you have rights too. Here's what you can and can't do.
Building a Tampa Rental Portfolio: From One Property to Five
Tampa submarket strategy, financing, scaling from 1 to 5, when to add PM. Cash flow in Brandon, appreciation in South Tampa.
Security Deposit Alternatives for Florida Landlords
Since July 2023, Florida landlords can offer tenants a fee in lieu of a security deposit under FL 83.491. Most landlords still don't know this option exists — and the ones who do aren't sure if it's worth the trade-off.