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Blog Post Celebrating 65 Years of Joe—and 40 Years of Loyalty

Celebrating 65 Years of Joe—and 40 Years of Loyalty

By Michael McVety Wednesday, August 13, 2025
This special photo was taken with some of our staff on Sunday at the Lake Kennedy Center in Cape Coral, FL.  One of our vendors, Joe, who has literally worked with our company for more than 30 years, just turned 65 years young! Joe is pictured over my right shoulder. Our con... More +
Blog Post Florida Property Management Best Practices: Key Takeaways from a National Expert Panel

Florida Property Management Best Practices: Key Takeaways from a National Expert Panel

By Michael McVety Monday, July 28, 2025
On July 17, 2025, I, Michael McVety, had the honor of joining six other industry leaders at the Pinellas Realtor Organization in Clearwater, FL for an expert panel on the state of property management. With perspectives from across Florida and the U.S., we unpacked every... More +
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Southwest Florida Rental Market Report – Q2 2025

By Michael McVety Wednesday, July 16, 2025
How Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Beyond Are Really Performing (And What Landlords Should Know)By Michael McVety, President – Red Fortress Property ManagementAs we wrap up the second quarter of 2025, I’m back with your deep-dive rental market analysis for Southwest Flo... More +
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How to Successfully Rent Your Property in a Tough Market: Insider Tips from a Property Management Pr...

By Michael McVety Saturday, July 5, 2025
Are you a landlord struggling to rent your property in today’s shifting real estate market? Whether you're managing a single rental in Southwest Florida or have an investment portfolio across the U.S., understanding the current rental climate—and how to navigate i... More +
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The Red Fortress 4 Step Process for Faster Renting (Part 4 of 4)

By Michael McVety Friday, July 4, 2025
Beyond Online Listings: Real-World Rental Marketing Strategies That Actually WorkOnline marketing dominates conversations about how to rent out a property. But if that’s all you rely on, you’re missing out on valuable opportunities to connect with qualified renters. A... More +
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The Red Fortress 4 Step Process for Faster Renting (Part 3 of 4)

By Michael McVety Thursday, July 3, 2025
The Rental Application Process: Why It’s More Critical Than You ThinkWhen most property owners think about renting their home, they tend to focus on marketing and showing the property. The application process, however, is just as important—and it can make or break you... More +
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The Red Fortress 4 Step Process for Faster Renting (Part 2 of 4)

By Michael McVety Wednesday, July 2, 2025
How Strategic Marketing and Smart Tech Give Our Rental Properties a Competitive EdgeProperty owners often assume that marketing a rental is as simple as uploading photos to Zillow or Craigslist. But in today’s competitive and tech-savvy real estate landscape, that just does... More +
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The Red Fortress 4-Step Process for Faster Renting (Part 1 of 4)

By Michael McVety Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Michael introduced the 4-step Red Fortress rental strategy, starting with what happens before the listing even goes live.Step 1: Pre-Listing Best PracticesBefore posting a listing, ask yourself:🐾 Are Pets Allowed?Over 50% of renters have pets.No pets = you're cut... More +
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Big News for Florida Landlords and Tenants: Legal Notices Can Now Be Sent by Email!

By Michael McVety Monday, May 19, 2025
If you’re a Florida landlord, property manager, or tenant, buckle up—because a major legal shift just landed that changes the way we handle rental notices in the Sunshine State. 🚨It’s called House Bill 615, and starting July 1st, Florida law will al... More +
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Michael McVety

By Michael McVety Monday, May 12, 2025
Michael McVety was the key speaker on current market trends for our local property management group - The Southwest Florida Chapter of NARPM.  Speaking at Backyard Social in Estero, FL for the property manager network meeting on May 8, 2025, Michael covered the new Florida l... More +

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