The Importance of Regular Property Inspections: A Landlord’s Checklist
By Blakely Hughes Monday, April 7, 2025
For property owners, keeping their rental property in excellent condition is crucial for a successful and profitable investment. Regular rental inspections not only maintain the quality of your property but also help maximize your rental income.A thorough landlord inspection, gui...
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Avoid the $5,000 Mistake: Why Tenant Renewals Matter More Than Property Management Fees
By Blakely Hughes Thursday, April 3, 2025
Avoid the $5,000 Mistake: Why Tenant Renewals Matter More Than Management FeesAvoid the $5,000 Mistake: Why Tenant Renewals Matter More Than Management FeesIf you own a rental property in Northeast Florida, you've probably compared property managers based on monthly fees. Tha...
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How to Evict Someone in Florida: Following the Law for Landlords
By Blakely Hughes Friday, March 21, 2025
Florida embodies the qualities of an ideal place to reside, offering enjoyable weather, vibrant culture, tasty food, ample educational prospects, and a relatively low cost of living. Striking a balance between work and personal life is effortless in the Sunshine State!As a proper...
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What Can a Landlord Deduct from a Security Deposit in Florida?
By Blakely Hughes Friday, February 21, 2025
While incentives keep tenants compliant with lease agreements, security deposits act as a financial safeguard for landlords. Such deposits can cover damages caused by the tenant. However, there are restrictions. Landlords cannot combine this with other funds and tenants cannot us...
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Hurricane Preparedness Protecting Your Jacksonville Rental Property
By Nest Finders Friday, February 14, 2025
Taking proactive steps during hurricane season safeguards your property from drastic damage and ensures the safety of tenants. On average, buildings in Jacksonville have about a 35% chance of flooding in a 30-year period. That means over course of your time owning a rental proper...
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Mastering Rental Property Accounting: Tips for Jacksonville Landlords
By Blakely Hughes Tuesday, January 21, 2025
According to Pew Research, renters headed roughly 36% of the nation's 122.8 million households in 2019, based on the latest reliable Census Bureau data. With such a large rental market, landlords can't afford to make mistakes with their rental property accounting. A few e...
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December 2024 Rental Market Trends in Jacksonville & St. Augustine: A 3-Year Data Review and Year-En...
By Blakely Hughes Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Rental Market Trends: December 2024 – SPECIAL 3-YEAR DATA REVIEW** A Message from Our Broker. Happy New Year! As we closed out 2024 and welcome the first two weeks of 2025, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and provide you with a special market data ...
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Jacksonville, Florida, is a vibrant city known for its diverse neighborhoods, rich culture, and beautiful Atlantic Coast location. Whether you’re a young professional, a growing family, or someone seeking a serene retirement, Jacksonville offers a variety of communities to ...
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A Landlord’s Guide to Handling Security Deposit Returns and Deductions in Florida
By Blakely Hughes Saturday, December 21, 2024
As a landlord, understanding Florida security deposit laws is essential to managing your rental property effectively. From collecting a security deposit to navigating deductions and returns, staying compliant with the state's security deposit laws helps maintain a positive la...
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Jacksonville and St. Augustine Rental Market Trends: November 2024
By Blakely Hughes Thursday, December 12, 2024
Jacksonville and St. Augustine Rental Market Trends: November 2024 A Message from Our Broker: Unlike the blog image that was created by AI, this blog is human written and we hope it provides you insight to the NE Florida Rental market Trends. The holiday slowdown is in ful...
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