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What We Do As a Management Company & Final Thoughts: Fort Myers Hurricane Prep, the Red Fortress Way...

By Michael McVety Monday, September 8, 2025
Welcome to Part 4 of our Fort Myers hurricane readiness series. By now, you’ve learned about the real risks, how to prepare, and who’s responsible for what. Now, let’s talk about what happens when the winds pick up, the storm hits—and you're hundreds o... More +
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Who Should Do the Work & Navigating Insurance Issues: Fort Myers Landlords, Read This Before the Nex...

By Michael McVety Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Welcome to Part 3 in our Fort Myers hurricane readiness series. If you've read Parts 1 and 2, you understand the damage hurricanes cause and how to prepare your property. But here’s where it gets tricky:👉 Who’s responsible for the work? 👉 Who pays for it? ... More +
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How to Best Protect Your Property Before a Hurricane: A Fort Myers Landlord’s Guide PART 2 OF 4

By Michael McVety Tuesday, August 26, 2025
In Part 1 of this series, we covered the types of damage hurricanes cause in the Fort Myers area. Now let’s talk about what you can actually do to protect your property before the next big storm hits.As a landlord or property owner—especially if you're m... More +
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Understanding Hurricane Damage: What Fort Myers Property Owners Need to Know PART 1 OF 4

By Michael McVety Monday, August 18, 2025
Hurricanes are a way of life in Florida, but if you own property in the Fort Myers area—especially if you're out of state—understanding the realities of hurricane damage is essential to protecting your investment.There’s a lot of media hype around hurricanes... More +
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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