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Property Management Blog

Pinellas, Hillsborough & Pasco Landlords: Are You Compliant with SB 948?

By Dave Sigler, MPM RMPC Thursday, July 30, 2026

SB 948 is Florida’s new flood-disclosure law for rentals (and more). It passed unanimously in both chambers, was signed in June 2025, and took effect October 1, 2025. If you lease homes or small multifamily in Tampa Bay, you must include a compliant flood disclosu...

Florida Flood Disclosure Requirements: for Landlords

By Dave Sigler, MPM RMPC Thursday, July 30, 2026

Quick Answer: What documents are required for Florida flood disclosure? Under Florida Statute 83.512 (2025), landlords must provide a Flood Disclosure Form to all tenants before signing a lease of 12 months or longer. This disclosure must be a separate document that clearly state...

Questions to Ask Before Buying an Investment Property in an HOA Community in Florida

By Dave Sigler, MPM RMPC Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Buying an investment property in an HOA community in Florida can be a good idea. These communities usually have nice amenities, the common areas are maintained, curb appeal is strong which retains home value, etc. However, purchasing an investment property in an HOA community als...

What to Expect When Transitioning Your Apartment Building to a New Property Manager

By Dave Sigler, MPM RMPC Wednesday, May 13, 2026

If you’re looking for a new property manager to run your multifamily building, chances are things haven’t gone according to plan. Maybe units are sitting vacant, rent collection has slipped, maintenance is behind and you’re getting bad reviews, or you&...

Is My Rental Overpriced? Probably.

By Dave Sigler, MPM RMPC Monday, April 20, 2026

If you’re googling “Is my rental overpriced?” … it probably is. You’ve likely got a rental property (or several) sitting vacant. You may or may not have a professional property manager involved with your pricing and leasing strategy. This PM may or ...

What to Look for in a Residential Building Management Company

By Dave Sigler, MPM RMPC Wednesday, March 25, 2026

If you’re searching for a residential building management company, you probably need someone to improve your property’s performance and collect rent. The right company will protect your asset, reduce risk, and improve your long-term returns. The wrong one will cost yo...

Property Leasing Services in Tampa: Fill Vacancies Faster

By Dave Sigler, MPM RMPC Tuesday, March 17, 2026

If you found your way to this article, chances are you’re a property owner in greater Tampa Bay who either needs to replace your current property manager or find your first property manager. One of the trickiest parts of renting your property out is the lease. In Tampa...

What Does a Rental Property Management Service Do?

By Dave Sigler, MPM RMPC Tuesday, March 10, 2026

If you’ve ever managed a rental property yourself, you already know it’s a lot more work than just collecting rent checks. Once it makes sense to hire a professional rental property management service, you no longer have to handle the day-to-day operations of your inv...

How Capital Gains Taxes Influence Real Estate Investing

By Dave Sigler, MPM RMPC Friday, March 6, 2026

For decades, the plan for real estate investing was simple: buy rental property, let it appreciate, sell, cash out, retire. Today, that exit strategy doesn’t make sense for many long-term property owners. Across the country, long-time homeowners (especially Baby...

Rental Agency in Tampa: What Sets a Good One Apart

By Dave Sigler, MPM RMPC Monday, March 2, 2026

If you search for a rental agency in Tampa, you’re going to get a long list of options that all sound pretty similar. Most property management companies say the same things, but they don’t all operate the same way.Some firms focus on large buildings only (volume). The...

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