by Margaret Lapinsky | Jul 2, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Have your property taxes increased, and you’re not sure why? Property taxes are based on assessed value, and in fast-growing Central Florida markets, rising home values, market demand, neighborhood development, and reassessment cycles can all influence your annual...
by Margaret Lapinsky | Jun 18, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
What are some of the mistakes you might be making with your rental property? They’re not always easy to identify, and in 2026, the rental landscape across this state is more complex than ever. Rising insurance costs, evolving tenant expectations, regulatory shifts,...
by Margaret Lapinsky | Jun 4, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Why are Florida insurance premiums on the rise? Insurance has become an unpredictable expense for rental property owners, and that’s due to climate-related risk, litigation trends, and ongoing shifts in the insurance market. Rental property owners across Florida are...
by Margaret Lapinsky | May 21, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Does self-management seem like the obvious way to maximize cash flow? Maybe it makes sense on the surface. After all, you’re avoiding the payment of a property management fee, so you get to keep more of your rental income. But that assumption often overlooks the full...
by Margaret Lapinsky | May 7, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Are you at risk of approving a fraudulent rental application? It’s more common than you might think, especially in Orlando’s competitive and high-demand rental market. While it was once a fringe issue, rental fraud is a rapidly evolving threat reshaping the rental...