Orlando Area Property Management Blog

Orlando Rental Owners’ Tax Guide 2025: Key Deductions & Updates

By Ackley Florida Property Management Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Preparing for tax season is a crucial part of maximizing your returns as an Orlando single-family rental investor. Florida’s landlord-friendly tax environment (no state income tax on rental income) offers advantages, but you still must navigate federal rules to minimize you... More +

Best Lease Clauses for Florida Landlords: Mold, Hurricanes, Pools, and Pest Control

By Ackley Florida Property Management Monday, November 17, 2025

Introduction In Orlando’s thriving single-family rental market, experienced property investors know that a strong lease is their first line of defense. Florida’s tropical climate and weather extremes pose unique challenges – from relentless humidity to hurricane... More +

Vacancy Math: When a $50 Discount Beats a Month Empty (With Calculator)

By Ackley Florida Property Management Monday, November 3, 2025

Owning a single-family rental home in Central Florida means balancing rent price with vacancy risk. Every landlord – new or experienced – eventually faces the tough question: Is it better to hold out for full rent, or reduce the rent a bit to fill a vacancy faster? In... More +

Florida Security Deposit Rules 2025: A Guide for Orlando Landlords

By Ackley Florida Property Management Friday, October 31, 2025

Intro: Managing security deposits properly is essential for single-family rental landlords in Orlando. Florida’s landlord-tenant laws set clear rules on how deposits must be held, when and how to notify tenants, and deadlines for returning funds. By understanding the update... More +

Best Lease Clauses for Florida Landlords: Mold, Hurricanes, Pools, and Pest Control

By Ackley Florida Property Management Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Florida’s climate brings unique challenges for landlords – from relentless humidity and mold to hurricane threats, swimming pool upkeep, and year-round pests. Crafting the best lease clauses Florida landlord agreements can include is essential to protect your investme... More +

Florida Security Deposits 2025: Exact Steps, Timelines, and Templates for Orlando Landlords

By Ackley Florida Property Management Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Welcome, first-time Orlando landlords! Handling a security deposit properly is one of the most important parts of managing a rental home. Florida’s landlord-tenant laws (Florida Statutes Chapter 83) set clear rules for collecting, holding, and returning security deposits &n... More +

Out-of-State Owner’s Guide to Managing an Orlando Rental From Afar

By Ackley Florida Property Management Thursday, October 16, 2025

IntroductionInvesting in an Orlando-area rental property while living out of state can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned remote investor, being hundreds of miles away from your single-family rental in Orlando (or nearby... More +

Assistance Animals vs. Pets: Orlando Landlord Guide to HUD Rules, Screening, and Documentation

By Ackley Florida Property Management Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Pets vs. Assistance Animals: Understanding the DifferenceAssistance Animal or Pet? Under fair housing laws, an assistance animal — whether a trained service dog or an emotional support animal (ESA) — is not considered a pet. This category includes service animals (typ... More +

Pool, Lawn, and Pest: Who Pays and What the Lease Must Say in Central Florida

By Ackley Florida Property Management Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Introduction Owning a rental home in Orlando or Central Florida comes with year-round sunshine – and year-round maintenance needs. At Ackley Florida Property Management (AFPM), we’ve seen how crucial it is to spell out pool, lawn, and pest responsibilities in the leas... More +

Military/LHD Move? How to Lease Your Orlando Home Fast While You’re PCS’ing

By Ackley Florida Property Management Friday, October 3, 2025

Introduction: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders can upend your life overnight – especially when you own a home in Orlando. If you’re a military homeowner asking, “How do I rent my house during a military relocation?”, you’re not alone. Many se... More +

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