Posts Tagged ‘Palm Beach County rental’
Property Management for Out-of-State Owners: A 2026 Florida Guide for Remote Landlords in Naples and Palm Beach
Property management for out of state owners is the question I get more than any other from new clients. An owner in Connecticut calls about a Boynton Beach single-family their parents owned. A Massachusetts investor inherits a Naples condo. A retired couple in Pittsburgh bought a vacation home that’s now sitting empty nine months a…
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 MoreProperty Management for Landlords Florida: A Complete Owner’s Guide
Insurance on a Naples condo has jumped as much as 69% since 2020. Then came the new condo reserve funding requirements under SB 4-D and suddenly a lot of Florida landlords who thought they had things handled are calling us in a panic. Property management for landlords in Florida is a different animal than owning…
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 MoreFlorida Pet Rent vs Pet Deposit vs Pet Fee: What Landlords Can and Can’t Charge in 2026
Pet fee vs pet deposit vs pet rent in Florida: the quick answer In Florida, a pet fee is a one-time, non-refundable charge for the privilege of having a pet, a pet deposit is a refundable amount held against pet damage and returned if none occurs, and pet rent is a recurring monthly charge added…
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 MoreHow to Verify a Florida Property Manager’s License in 60 Seconds (DBPR Walkthrough, 2026)
Last updated April 23, 2026 · Reading time: 6 minutes · Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker & Owner, True Patriot Property Management Quick answer: To verify a Florida property manager’s license, go to myfloridalicense.com, click “Verify a License,” choose “Real Estate,” and search by the person’s or brokerage’s name. A…
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…
Read MoreWhen to Hire Property Manager Florida: 7 Signs You Should Stop Self-Managing (2026)
Knowing when to hire property manager Florida is one of the most important decisions you will make as a landlord. Self-managing can work for a while. Many Naples and Boynton Beach landlords start out handling everything themselves. Then a bad tenant appears. Then a maintenance call comes in at midnight. Then a lease gets challenged in court.…
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