Property Management Blog

By Rentifi - Thursday, October 2, 2025

How Government Shutdowns Impact Long-Term Rental Management in Southwest Florida

How Government Shutdowns Impact Long-Term Rental Management in Southwest Florida When you own or manage long-term rentals in Southwest Florida, your success depends on consistent cash flow, reliable tenants, and steady property operations. But one factor outside your control...

By Rentifi - Wednesday, October 1, 2025

How to Rent Out Your House in Fort Myers, FL

Key TakeawaysFort Myers offers strong rental potential with steady demand and property appreciation.Knowing local rental laws helps protect your investment and keep everything compliant.A well-maintained property and smart upgrades make your rental more appealing.Strategic market...

By Rentifi - Friday, September 26, 2025

How To Screen Tenants For Your Rental Property

Finding the right tenant can make or break your rental property experience. A qualified renter means consistent income, fewer headaches, and a healthier landlord-tenant relationship. The key is having a clear process and sticking to it. Below, we’ll walk through seven essen...

By Rentifi - Friday, September 26, 2025

What to Do When a Tenant Doesn’t Pay Rent in Florida

When a tenant misses a rent payment, it can feel stressful and frustrating. For landlords in Fort Myers and throughout Florida, it’s important to approach the situation calmly and professionally. Acting too quickly can create unnecessary conflict, but waiting too long can p...

By Rentifi - Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Reasons to Invest in Fort Myers Real Estate

Key TakeawaysFort Myers offers rare natural attractions like fossil beaches, seashell-rich shores, and glowing river views that boost rental appeal.Historic and cultural landmarks, such as the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, help keep rental demand consistent year-round.Wildlife ...

By Rentifi - Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Best Neighborhoods to Invest in Fort Myers, FL

Key Takeaways:Diverse Investment Opportunities: Fort Myers and its surrounding areas—like Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and Babcock Ranch—offer a variety of property types, from historic downtown homes to eco-friendly planned communities. Strong Growth & Deman...

By Rentifi - Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Top Tips When Buying Investment Property in Fort Myers

Key TakeawaysFort Myers offers strong rental potential for both long-term and short-term investment properties, especially in top-performing neighborhoods like Tice and Gateway.Understanding financial metrics, rental demand seasonality, and local laws is critical for making infor...

By Rentifi - Thursday, June 2, 2022

6 Simple steps to determine how much rent you can afford to pay

Are you looking for a new place? Not sure how much you should be spending on rent?We've come up with some general guidelines to help you determine what the ideal rent is for your income.1. Establish a budget.First, you need to assess your income. How much do you bring in ever...

By Rentifi - Friday, March 25, 2022

A Toast to Potential

On March 24th, 2022, Rentifi Property Management Sponsored the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast event: A toast to Potential.What are Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast?Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast provides one-to-one mentoring relationships to childr...

By Rentifi - Friday, February 18, 2022

THE BENEFITS OF REGULAR PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

In this three-minute read, we look at why regular inspections should be central to your property management strategy.When you’re a busy landlord juggling a multitude of responsibilities, it’s easy to let a crucial part of managing a property – regular inspection...