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Are they a guest or a tenant? Here’s how to handle occupants not on the lease.   On the face of it (and even in the Florida Statutes), the definition of “tenant” seems pretty straightforward: Tenant: “[A]ny person entitled to occupy a dwelling unit under a rental agreement.” But as we all know, legal issues […] Read More

No tenant enjoys a rent increase. Learn the basics of how to write a rent increase letter (without alienating your tenants).   If you’ve owned rental property for more than a couple of years, you already know that raising the rent is just part of being a landlord. Your tenants, on the other hand, might […] Read More

Your tenants have left…but their stuff is still around. When is personal property considered abandoned…and what should you do about it?   When tenants move out of a rental property, it’s generally expected that they will take their belongings with them. But as any long-time landlord can tell you, this isn’t always the case. But […] Read More

It’s hard to turn a profit with no income. Understand what you can do about late rent payments.   It’s no secret that rental properties can be a great source of passive income…that is, as long as there is income. Late rent payments are the bane of every landlord’s existence. They cut into your profits, […] Read More

The right tenants can make or break your experience as a landlord. Here are 8 tips on how to find good tenants.   Your landlord experience is only as good as your worst tenant. And we’ve all heard stories of bad tenants who are late on the rent, start feuds with the neighbors, and “accidentally” […] Read More

Is your investment property in a “college town”? Here’s how to make renting to college students less of a headache.   If you’re thinking about buying a rental property in a college town (or you already have), you’ll have to consider the pros and cons of renting to college students if you want to get […] Read More

There are lots of pros and cons to allowing animals in your rental properties. Here’s how to decide if renting to pet owners is right for you.   As more and more Millennials (those between the ages of 24-39) are opting out of parenthood, pets are more popular than ever. And all it takes is […] Read More