Squatters’ Rights in Florida: What Every Landlord Needs to Know in 2025
After 20 years of managing properties—and I’ve managed thousands—I still get a chill when I walk into a property and find someone living there who’s not supposed to be. Midnight squatters, one-night “guests,” or [...]
Watch Out! Hidden Property Management Fees That Could Kill Your ROI
Watch Out! Hidden Property Management Fees That Could Kill Your ROI After managing hundreds of properties and coaching investors for over 20 years, I’ve seen it all. From excellent property managers who go the [...]
Florida Landlords: Email Delivery of Notices Is Now Legal
My journey at Graystone and in real estate has been steady and hands-on. I've been with the company for close to five years now. I started as the property manager, moved into the role [...]
The Emotional Support Animal Dilemma in Rentals
You’re managing a rental in Florida. Everything's going smoothly—until a potential tenant casually drops the line: “I have an emotional support animal.” Cue the pause. The leasing agent doesn’t know what to say. The [...]
Best Ways to Find Contractors/Handymen in Your Market
After investing in over 30 rentals and managing hundreds more, I’ve learned one thing: good contractors are worth their weight in gold. Whether you're flipping houses or managing long-term rentals, your contractors are the [...]
Tampa’s 2025 Hurricane Season: Risks, Reality & Smart Investing
Tampa's Evolving Hurricane Landscape: Navigating the 2025 Season Tampa, Florida—once considered sheltered from direct hurricane hits—has seen a reality shift in recent years. The 2024 season proved the city’s fabled “hurricane bubble” is more [...]
