Don't Expect Your Tenant to Fix Your Rental PropertyBy Jorge Vazquez, CEO, Graystone Investment GroupRecently, we found a shotgun inside one of our rental properties.We immediately turned it over to the Sheriff's Office.Finding the gun was shocking, but it wasn't the real problem. It was simply t
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07/07/2026
Is Florida's Housing Market Headed for a Crash in 2026?If you watch the news, scroll through social media, or spend any time on YouTube, you might think Florida's housing market is on the verge of a major collapse.Every week, I hear the same question:"Jorge, should I wait for the crash?"It's a fa
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06/19/2026
Everyone keeps asking the same question lately:“Will AI replace real estate agents and property managers?”My answer is probably controversial…AI will absolutely replace SOME people in real estate.But mostly the ones whose only value is opening doors, copying MLS listings, sending automated emails
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05/17/2026
If you’ve ever looked into real estate investing and felt like everyone was speaking a different language… you’re not alone.NOI. Cap rate. Cash flow. DSCR.At first, it feels like you need a dictionary just to buy one property.But here’s the truth most people don’t tell you…You don’t need to know
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04/01/2026
Why Many Airbnb Investors Are Quietly Switching Back to Long Term RentalsI had an interesting conversation recently with a reporter from Realtor.com about something that does not get talked about enough in real estate.Short term rentals.But not the usual story.Most headlines you see online talk a
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03/09/2026
Can a Quiet Title in Florida Help You Get a Property Back? Here’s What Most People Don’t UnderstandRecently, I had someone reach out after reading one of my articles about Quiet Title in Florida.She had sold her home subject to the existing mortgage. The buyer promised to make payments. Things se
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02/21/2026
Florida Just Voted to Phase Out Property Taxes… But Here’s What That Really MeansThere’s a lot of noise right now about Florida “ending property taxes.”Headlines are dramatic. Social media is louder than ever.But here’s what actually happened.On February 19, 2026, the Florida House passed HJR 203
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02/20/2026
Estimating ARV the Smart Way: How I Use Sold, Pending, and Active Comps to Stay Grounded When investors ask me how I estimate ARV, they usually expect some complicated formula. Truth is, I keep it simple. Yes, I use both RPR reports and MLS CMA reports. They’re powerful tools. They give you data,
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02/15/2026
Bitcoin is dropping again, and I’ve been getting the same question over and over from investors and even other agents: should I move my money now or wait it out? I get why people are nervous. When something moves fast on the way up, it usually moves even faster on the way down. And Bitcoin has a
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02/05/2026
By Jorge Vazquez, Graystone Investment GroupI had a conversation recently that reminded me how often investors accidentally create problems for themselves without realizing it. It usually starts harmless. A guest books an Airbnb, things go well, and then they ask to stay a little longer. Instead
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02/02/2026
