Rents have skyrocketed over the past two decades, and Orlando is no exception. In fact, households earning $75,000 or more have seen a 27% increase in their median rent since 2001, now paying around $1,800 a month according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.In a mar...
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Tips to Attract Tenants in a Tough Orlando, FL Market
Orlando ranks in the top 10 most competitive rental markets, with apartments staying vacant for an average of 32 days before being rented, as reported by Central Florida Public Media. As renters are facing intense competition for available properties, landlords have a prime oppor...
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3 Common Mistakes Orlando Landlords Make With Security Deposits
Landlord-tenant conflict isn't uncommon, and security deposits are a major cause of these conflicts. Florida's landlord-tenant laws allow you to charge a security deposit upfront. It protects you from financial losses if the renter causes damage to the property, and for r...
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3 Rental Property Accounting Mistakes to Avoid in Orlandlo, FL
You've done your Orlando market research and invested in a rental property. Now it's time to sit back and watch the passive rental income stream in.What could go wrong?Landlords face many challenges, and managing finances is one of the major ones. Proper rental property a...
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How Often Should a Landlord Inspect Rental Property in Orlando, FL?
You walk into your rental property after months without a check-up, only to find a burst pipe flooding the basement, mold creeping up the walls from unchecked leaks, and a small crack in the foundation silently growing into a structural nightmare. These are not just costly mishap...
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According to a study by data company Clever Real Estate, Orlando has the highest vacancy rate (15%) in the country. There are now close to 161,000 housing units vacant in Orlando. If you're among accidental landlords in the city, you need a plan to find renters.Before renting...
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