Posts Tagged ‘Florida real estate 2026’
Average Rent in Boca Raton, FL (2026): What Renters Pay & What Your Property Could Earn
Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (BK645858) & Owner, True Patriot Property Management · Updated June 2026 Want to know the average rent in Boca Raton for 2026? You’re probably one of three people: a renter planning a move, an owner sizing up what your home could earn, or an investor…
Read MoreAverage Rent in Boynton Beach, FL (2026): What Renters Pay & What Your Property Could Earn
Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (BK645858) & Owner, True Patriot Property Management · Updated June 2026 Want to know the average rent in Boynton Beach for 2026? You’re likely one of three people: a renter planning a move, an owner sizing up what your home could earn, or an investor…
Read MoreFlorida Rental Property Tax Deductions: A 2026 Guide for Palm Beach County Owners
Florida rental property tax deductions are the quiet engine behind a profitable rental. Florida charges no state income tax. So the deductions you claim work against your federal bill alone, which makes the federal rules worth understanding. Over the years I’ve watched Boynton Beach and Boca Raton owners hand the IRS more than they likely…
Read MoreFlorida AC Laws for Rentals: What Owners Must Provide (2026)
Last updated June 9, 2026 · Reading time: 7 minutes · Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker & Owner, True Patriot Property Management Quick answer: Florida AC laws for rentals are simpler than most landlords think. State law does not require landlords to provide air conditioning. The habitability statute (F.S. 83.51)…
Read MoreFlorida Property Insurance for Landlords: A 2026 Survival Guide for Naples and Palm Beach Owners
Last June, an owner who came to us in Boynton Beach opened her renewal notice and watched her landlord policy jump from $2,840 to $7,150 a 152% increase in a single year. Same property. Same coverage limits. Same address. Florida property insurance for landlords in 2026 looks nothing like it did five years ago, and…
Read MoreHow to Rent My Florida Property Faster: 7 Fixes That Work for Naples and Palm Beach Owners in 2026
A Boynton Beach owner called us in early May with a problem: her 3-bedroom single-family rental had been listed on Zillow for 47 days. No applications. Showings dropping off. The school year was almost over and she was watching her best leasing window disappear in real time. The question every Florida landlord asks at this…
Read MoreShould I Sell My Florida Rental in 2026? An Honest ROI Breakdown for Naples and Palm Beach Owners
Should I sell my Florida rental, or hold it for another year? It’s the most asked question on every Naples and Palm Beach landlord’s mind heading into the 2026 season and most property management companies refuse to answer it honestly because the truthful answer is sometimes “yes, sell.” This guide doesn’t dodge it. We’ll walk…
Read MoreAnnual vs Vacation Rental Naples: Which Earns More in 2026?
The annual vs vacation rental Naples decision is the single biggest income question most Naples property owners face and the answer in 2026 is almost the opposite of what it was five years ago. Rising HOA short-term rental restrictions, Collier County’s 5% tourist tax, the 6% state sales tax on transient rentals, and full-service vacation…
Read MoreFlorida Landlord Laws Cheat Sheet (2026 Update)
Last updated April 23, 2026 · Reading time: 10 minutes · Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker & Owner, True Patriot Property Management Quick answer: Florida landlord-tenant law is governed by Florida Statute Chapter 83, Part II. Key 2026 rules: security deposits must be returned within 15 days if no claim…
Read MoreHurricane Prep Checklist for Florida Rental Owners (2026 Edition)
Last updated April 23, 2026 · Reading time: 8 minutes · Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker & Owner, True Patriot Property Management Quick answer: A Florida rental owner’s hurricane prep checklist has six parts: (1) confirm your windstorm and flood insurance before June 1, (2) inspect or install impact shutters…
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