The Florida Fair Housing Act (Florida Statutes §760.20-760.37) reflects and incorporates the federal Fair Housing Act and is enforced by the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR). If the commission receives a complaint from an applicant or a tenant, they will investigate your alleged housing discrimination on behalf of the state of Florida. Orlando rental property owners face many federal fair...
When you’re renting out an Orlando property, the last place you want to find yourself is small claims court. If you’re there, it’s likely because a tenant has brought a lawsuit over a security deposit dispute. In fact, most landlord and tenant conflicts we hear about have something to do with the return of a tenant’s security deposit. As you probably...
You think you’ve found the perfect investment property to buy, but you find out it’s in an HOA. Does this change anything for you? Should it? We’re talking about the pros and cons of buying an investment property in an HOA. More and more properties in Orlando and throughout central Florida are in a homeowners association (HOA), and it can be a good...
Increasing participation in your board meetings is a great way to encourage community engagement. You want to keep the communication flowing between your board of directors and the homeowners you serve. Your Orlando HOA or community association likely has some language in the bylaws or the governing documents that tells you how often meetings should be held and what their purposes...
Florida has emerged as one of the hottest markets for real estate investors. People are looking for investment property in Orlando and throughout central Florida because of the strong economy, the business-friendly environment, the landlord-friendly laws, and the growing population in the sunshine state. A lot of people are moving to Florida from other parts of the country. That creates a...
With all of the property management companies in Orlando vying for your business, why should you work with Homevest Management? There are dozens of good reasons to choose us when you’re looking for a full-service real estate partner you can trust. Moreover, we understand that sometimes managing an existing property isn't enough, and rebuilding becomes a priority. That's where our specialized service...
If you’re a tenant looking for an Orlando home to rent, you’ve probably noticed that the market is pretty competitive. A lot of well-qualified tenants are struggling to find a place to live, thanks to low inventory. Prices are higher than a lot of tenants expect. It feels like a bit of a rat race out there. A lot of renters...
If you’re wondering how to structure your Orlando property investments to maximize your earnings and minimize your risk, we want to talk with you about the options. We aren’t attorneys and we aren’t accountants. While we know a lot about this as professional property managers in Orlando, we always recommend that you talk to your CPA or your financial advisor before...
There are many benefits to working with professional property managers in Orlando. One of those benefits, which is often overlooked, is the fact that you can count on expert accounting and bookkeeping for your investment, whether it’s a single property or an entire portfolio. You should enjoy a careful tracking of the income and expenses associated with your investment, as well...
HOA board members usually serve in a voluntary capacity, and they have a lot of responsibilities with their role managing and directing the community association. As an HOA management company, we’re being called to help a lot of HOA boards manage their workload and the expectations of their homeowners and communities. The Community Association Institute has reported that nearly 80 million...
