Tenant Screening 101: Avoid the Nightmare Scenarios
I didn’t learn tenant screening from a book.I learned it the hard way. Over 20 years, 3,500+ transactions, and owning 40+ rental properties, I’ve [...]
How Itemization Can Actually Cost You More
Do Not Itemize Turns to Save Money I learned this one the hard way. Like most investors, I thought itemizing a rehab or a [...]
7-Day Notice (Free Template)
Over the years, one of the most common mistakes I see landlords make is waiting too long to address small lease violations. A minor [...]
The Florida 3-Day Notice – (Free Template)
The Florida 3-Day Notice: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How One Small Mistake Can Cost You Months I’ve been doing this for [...]
I Got Asked This Today: “I Inherited a Tenant… Now What?”
I Got Asked This Today: “I Inherited a Tenant… Now What?” This question comes up all the time, especially from new landlords and first-time [...]
LLC or Not? Structuring Your First Rental Smartly
LLC or Not? Structuring Your First Rental Smartly By Jorge Vazquez I’ve noticed something interesting over the years. The longer you stay in real [...]
Top Tips for Sellers Disputing an Escrow Deposit
Top Tips for Sellers Disputing an Escrow Deposit Today I got a call from an agent who sounded stressed. Not “busy day” stressed. The [...]
Florida Real Estate Insurance Issues
Article by: Jorge Vazquez I Wrote This Article in 2024. Here’s What’s Different Now. I originally wrote this article in 2024, during a time [...]
For Sale: 7517 Lakeshore Dr, Tampa, FL 33604
Triplex, three 2 bed, 1 bath units Approx. 2,130 sqft total Block on [...]
Pay Off Debt First… or Buy a House?
Pay Off Debt First… or Buy a House? A Real-World Answer From 20+ Years of Investing This question came up on social media today, [...]