Is Section 8 Housing Right for You? Pros and Cons for Jacksonville Landlords
By Blakely Hughes Friday, March 7, 2025
In the real estate world, the Housing Choice Voucher program, commonly known as "Section 8", has sparked heated debates among investors and property owners. Although everyone acknowledges the importance of affordable housing and its positive impact on society, not all i...
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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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The Real Estate Investment Strategies You Need to Know in Jacksonville
By Blakely Hughes Thursday, November 21, 2024
Welcome to the vibrant world of Jacksonville real estate investing! As a property investor, you are uniquely positioned to tap into a market ripe with opportunities.Jacksonville, with its thriving economy, diverse neighborhoods, and favorable climate, stands as a beacon for real ...
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Is Jacksonville, Florida Landlord Friendly? The Laws That Matter
By Blakely Hughes Thursday, November 7, 2024
Navigating the rental property landscape in Jacksonville, Florida, can be a rewarding pursuit for landlords and investors.Jacksonville attracts more residents yearly because of its vibrant culture, growing economy, and beautiful coastlines. That growing popularity makes it a prim...
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