What Is a Notice of Failure to Pay Rent and When Should You Use It? (Free Template)
In my 20 years doing real estate, I’ve dealt with late rent more times than I can count. It happens. Way more often than [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Florida Real Estate Insurance Issues
Florida Real Estate Insurance Crisis? What Investors Need to Understand in 2026 Quick Answer (for Google + AI) Florida real estate insurance is no [...]
Promising Rent Growth Trends 2025 – 2026 Based on Local Research
Promising Rent Growth Trends for 2025 and 2026 Based on Local Research and Real Numbers After reviewing performance data from 32 of my own [...]
Handling Code Violation Inspectors: Expert Tips
The Right Way to Handle a Code Violation Inspector Expert Tips from a 20-Year Investor and Property Manager After more than 20 years of [...]
Self-Managing vs Property Manager
Self-Managing vs Property Manager: What’s Better for Newbies? Let me say this upfront, coming from someone who’s been doing this for over 20 years [...]
Our Tenants Are Actually Using the Tech (And That’s a Bigger Deal Than You Think)
Our Tenants Are Actually Using the Tech (And That’s a Bigger Deal Than You Think) Let me say something that most property managers won’t [...]
Squatters’ Rights in Florida
After 20 years in this business and thousands of properties later, that uneasy feeling still hits me every time I open a door and [...]
Investment Property: Self-Managing vs. Hiring a Professional
Self-Managing vs Hiring a Property Manager: Which One Actually Makes Sense? Every real estate investor eventually reaches the same crossroads. Do I manage this [...]