In addition to choosing who will get the job of U.S. President for the next four years, the November 2020 election also includes some items of local interest that pertain to Florida property owners. One of these – Amendment 5 – has to do with the state constitution. This amendment to the Florida constitution would [...]
With the resurgence of Coronavirus cases in the Sunshine State over the past few weeks, the financial impact is widening, too. In fact, according to the Household Pulse Survey from the United States Census Bureau, more than one-third of adults in Florida reported that they missed their June rent or mortgage payment and/or will not [...]
The COVID-19 virus has affected the way we work, shop, and learn - and even the way we live – not just in the U.S., but around the globe. Yet, there are many people who might still be in transition now and require a new place to call home. With that in mind, is now [...]
While most of the country is staying home to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus), others need to continue conducting business as usual – and this includes rental property owners and landlords. So, how can you safely show rental property in Florida to prospective tenants during these challenging times, while still maintaining social [...]
Mold is considered to be one of the top environmental hazards – and if it is left untreated, mold can spread very quickly, leading to physical illness of those who live or work in the direct vicinity. Because mold tends to thrive in warm, damp places, a year-round temperate climate like Florida’s can provide a [...]
If you’ve ever watched the late night informercial “gurus,” at one time or another you have likely run across some that tout how “easy” it is to find and buy property, locate the right tenant(s), and then sit back and let the “passive” income roll in. Yet, while the actual process of owning rental real [...]
Even if your rental property is occupied by the ideal tenant, there may come a time when you want or need to sell your investment. So, how do you go about following the rules without infringing on your tenant’s rights or breaking the lease? The answer to this can depend in large part on the [...]
Depending on how many rental properties you own, collecting rent payments, dealing with repairs, and marketing units to new potential tenants can literally be a full-time job – and it is definitely one where you’re on the clock 24/7 as versus just from 9:00 to 5:00! So, if your real estate investment business is running you [...]