Owner Education
Thinking of Asking Your Listing Agent to Manage Your Rental? Read This First.
When your home isn’t selling as quickly as you hoped, renting it out may be a practical alternative. Many Jacksonville owners turn to their listing agent for rental management because that agent already knows the property — but a listing agent rental arrangement and full property management are different services. An agent may be able…
Read MoreNew Construction Rental Pricing: Mortgage vs. Market
Bought a new construction home with 0% down and now renting it out? Here’s why the local rental market — not your mortgage — sets the price, and how to avoid costly vacancy.
Read MoreNew Florida Law: Fraudulent Rental Applications
CS/HB 1293 makes rental application fraud a third-degree felony in Florida and gives landlords a fast-track non-curable eviction path. What Jacksonville landlords need to know before October 1, 2026.
Read MoreSelf-Employed Income Verification for Rental Applications: A Property Manager’s Complete Guide
Why most self-employed applications get denied—and exactly how to structure your finances so yours doesn’t. Eric Boyd Licensed Real Estate Broker · Owner, Red Rooster Property Management Managing ~80 residential rental units across Duval, Clay & St. Johns Counties, FL April 3, 2026 · 10 min read Applying for a new rental home is a…
Read MoreTenant Background Check Tips to Avoid Liabilities with Your Jacksonville Rental Property
The tenant screening process is designed to protect you and your property against bad tenants. You’re looking for renters who can pay rent on time, take care of their home, and follow the specific terms of the lease agreement. To find these Jacksonville tenants, you need a solid set of qualifying criteria and a consistent…
Read MoreRental Property Accounting Tips to Increase the Return on Your Jacksonville Investment
Most property owners see the tracking of income and expenses as part of the general process of renting out a home. However, it’s more than that. Rental property accounting actually has an impact on what you earn and how you grow your portfolio. If you haven’t recently audited your accounting practices, this might be a…
Read More10 Helpful Tips to Increase Tenant Retention | Jacksonville Property Management
How to Diversify Your Investment Portfolio in Jacksonville
At Red Rooster Property Management, we are in business to lease, manage, and maintain rental properties for local owners and out-of-state investors. But, we do more than what a typical property management company does. We also like to learn about your investment goals and look for ways to help you meet them. What we really…
Read More10 Common Mistakes Florida Landlords Make (and How to Avoid Them)
The most common mistakes landlords make in Florida aren’t about bad intentions. They happen because managing a rental property in this state takes more legal knowledge than most people expect. Florida’s landlord-tenant law changes often, and the penalties for getting things wrong can be severe. I’ve been a licensed Florida real estate broker for years.…
Read MoreBudget-Friendly Curb Appeal Ideas Every Landlord Should Know
Looking to improve your curb appeal without pouring thousands of dollars into the work? We understand. It’s absolutely essential to ensure your Jacksonville rental property looks attractive, inviting, and welcoming. But, the costs for just about everything are rising. You’ll likely spend more than you want to on supplies, materials, and labor. It’s always a…
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