Central Florida Property Management Blog

By Author - Maria Napolitano, RMP® - Thursday, June 22, 2023

Why Are Tenant Background Checks So Important?

In one study, data showed that 28% of tenant applicants had a criminal record. A surprising number of people have had at least one criminal offense in the past.If you want to avoid issues with your rental investment and find reliable tenants for your property, you should vet appl...

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By Author - Maria Napolitano, RMP® - Thursday, May 18, 2023

My Tenant Can't Pay Rent, Now What?

Blog Updated: 05/25/2025My Tenant Is Not Paying Rent, Now What?: How to Deal With Tenants Not Paying Rent When a tenant is unable to make rent payments, it can create a challenging situation for landlords. In the U.S., more than 5.7 million households are behind on rent.&nbs...

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By Author - Maria Napolitano, RMP® - Thursday, May 4, 2023

Renewing Florida Leases in 2025.

Can You Renew a Lease? Are you an accidental landlord dealing with your first renewal at your rental property? Are you curious how to handle your tenants lease renewal? Statistics reveal that tenants are renewing leases at record levels.In the second quarter of 2020, 57...

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By Author - Maria Napolitano, RMP® - Saturday, March 4, 2023

How To Perform an Accurate Rental Analysis

In February 2022, the average rent in Miami jumped to $2,850. Some Miami landlords likely tried to charge hundreds of dollars more than this. If they did, they probably struggled to find tenants.Other Miami landlords likely charged hundreds of dollars less than this. If they did,...

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By Author - Maria Napolitano, RMP® - Saturday, February 18, 2023

An Overview of Owner Statements and Reporting for Investors

Did you know that 8.6 million Florida residents are 50 and older? The state has the second-largest population of this kind, behind only California.Despite many older adults settling down in The Sunshine State, most of them prefer to rent their homes in communities full of their p...

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By Author - Maria Napolitano, RMP® - Saturday, February 4, 2023

A Guide to Hurricane Prep for a Rental Property

Did you know that Florida has the most hurricanes, with over 120 per year?As a rental property owner or real estate investor, there are extra precautions you must take to ensure hurricane prep for your rental property. During hurricane season, it's essential to have an action...

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By Author - Maria Napolitano, RMP® - Saturday, January 21, 2023

3 Things to Know About Rental Property Inspections

According to a recent study by Florida Atlantic University, rents in the Orlando area remain 11% higher than they were last year, despite a small price drop last month.So, if you have an investment property in Kissimmee, it's still a good idea to rent it to those in need of a...

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By Author - Maria Napolitano, RMP® - Saturday, January 7, 2023

3 Things to Know About Landlord Rescue in Kissimmee

There's nothing easy about being a landlord in Kissimmee.If you're feeling in over your head, or your property manager has dropped the ball, it's your investment that suffers. Whether you have tenants that are late on rent and causing damage to the property, or you ha...

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By Author - Maria Napolitano, RMP® - Friday, December 23, 2022

Inspections: Why Its Important to Regularly Inspect Your Home

Are you a rental property owner?If so, then you understand that investing in commercial real estate is a great way to build wealth for retirement. It can also be rather stressful. After all, routine maintenance on a rental property can sometimes feel like a full-time job, and yet...

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By Author - Maria Napolitano, RMP® - Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Tenants: What You Need to Know

Let up on the length of your leases! 31.8% of Americans had month-to-month leases without specific end times. Some people stayed in their rentals for three months or less. This may sound invigorating or confusing depending on the type of landlord you are. But before you...

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