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About Rental Brief

Rental Brief is an independent publication for people on every side of a rental: small landlords, renters and first-time investors. We publish practical, plain-English guides and a free weekly email newsletter, with a particular focus on Florida and the Orlando area.

What we cover

• Landlord basics: tenant screening, leases, deposits, maintenance and software
• Renter guides: applications, insurance, lease reading, rent negotiation and avoiding scams
• Investing basics: yield, cap rate, cash flow and reserves, always with clearly labeled hypothetical numbers
• Florida specifics: hurricane season, condo and HOA rules and short-term rental compliance

Our standards

• Accuracy: we link to statutes, government agencies and primary sources whenever we cite a rule or a number, and we update guides when rules change.
• No hype: we do not promise returns, income or outcomes.
• Fairness: we write with fair housing law in mind and aim to be useful to landlords and renters alike.
• Transparency: some links may earn us a commission. That never changes what we recommend, and we disclose it. See our Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure.

Not advice

Our content is general information, not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice. Please read our Disclaimer, and talk to a licensed professional about your situation.

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