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...
by Margaret Lapinsky | Apr 9, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
When was the last time you looked up at your roof or cleaned out your gutters? If you’re like most Florida homeowners or rental property owners, it’s probably been a while. But here’s what you need to remember: in Florida’s tropical climate, where heat, humidity,...
by Margaret Lapinsky | Mar 26, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
What should you do with a home that you’ve inherited? This can be a tremendous opportunity, but if it’s a complete surprise, you might not know which steps to take and how to decide whether to live in it, sell it, or rent it out. We’re here to help. If you’ve...
by Margaret Lapinsky | Mar 12, 2026 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Are you ready to begin a full spring clean of your rental property? Seasonal maintenance and cleaning is an excellent way to preserve the condition and value of your investment and to ensure that there isn’t any deferred maintenance lurking behind the walls and under...
