Maintenance

The recurring yearly rhythm every Florida landlord needs—taxes in January, lease renewals in spring, hurricane prep in June, the property-tax appeal window in August—laid out one month at a time.

When one tenant leaves and the next one hasn't signed yet, every empty day costs you. Here's a week-by-week plan to turn your Florida rental in 30 days.

A bad contractor on your rental can cost you twice. Here's how to verify a license, compare bids, check insurance, and protect yourself from a construction lien.