When a tenant signs a lease in Florida, they agree to abide by its terms for a certain period. They agree, for instance, to pay rent, care for the unit, and abide by all rental policies. 

While the majority of tenants will honor their lease obligations, some, unfortunately, won’t. They may stop paying rent, cause prope...

As a landlord in Florida, you have a right to charge your tenants a security deposit before allowing them to live in your rental.

A security deposit can protect the landlord and help mitigate risks. If a tenant, for instance, causes negligent or careless property damage during their stay at the property, you can make appropriate ...

Orlando has one of the largest renter populations in the country. According to RentCafe.com, 45% of the city’s households live in rental units This number is expected to rise as more and more people are choosing to rent rather than own a home. 

Orlando, just like most of the major cities across America, has security de...

If you've owned income property for any length of time, you know that owning a rental can be financially rewarding. On the flip side, you've more than likely discovered managing property requires a large commitment of time and effort.

Typically, the do-it-yourself approach to managing property comes with a mindset of savi...

Home ownership has always been considered as the cornerstone of the American Dream. Lately however, due to the ongoing housing crisis, renting instead of buying has been on the rise. Some pundits are saying that the benefits of home ownership are declining and renting as opposed to owning is the trend of the future. People on the other...

Due to climbing energy costs, reducing energy consumption has become an immediate priority for many homeowners. There are a number of things homeowners can do to make significant reductions in their energy consumption without sacrificing comforts. While there is always the option to implement energy saving strategies during a remodelin...

When the U.S. housing market crashed in 2006 it was considerably cheaper to rent a house than buy it. Today, the reverse is true in a lot of states, particularly seven of them which were impacted the most when the housing bubble burst. These include Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, Illinois, New York and New Jersey.

So what ...

Owning a home, a goal sought by most people, makes up the biggest slice of the “American Dream” pie.  Buying a home has lots of advantages, both emotional and financial. Owners get a feeling of fulfillment and accomplishment when they move into their own home, regardless of whether it is their first home or not. Under ...

Second and vacation homes have been one of the silver linings in the otherwise bleak, current housing market. This part of the housing industry was devastated by the housing crash. It is slowly beginning to show signs of improvements, particularly in places like Miami and Las Vegas, where bargain hunters are cherry picking some of the ...