Property Management Blog

May 10, 2026

Market Update May 2026

As we move through the first half of 2026, the rental market across Southwest Florida continues to adjust after several years of volatility. The data from the first half of the year provides a clearer picture of where the market is heading, showing elevated inventory levels, longer vacancy periods, and continued …

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Dec. 30, 2025

Closing Out Another Year In Real Estate 2025

As we close out another year in real estate, I wanted to take some time to provide an update of single-family home sales and more importantly, rental pricing and predictions. As you are aware, I eat, sleep, and breath all aspects of real estate in  SWFL and understanding the current …

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Dec. 4, 2025

Florida Lower Insurance, No Property Tax, and Lower Interest Rates Sparking Sellers Market in 2026?

After hurricane Ian Florida saw drastic increases in insurance rates with lots of insurance providers going out of business or pulling out of the state. There was a mad scramble for anyone that owns real estate in Florida to find affordable companies to insure their properties. Some of the carries …

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May 26, 2025

Rising Evictions

As landlords, we strive to maintain our properties and provide quality housing. However, the current eviction trends present several challenges. Over the past 3 years we have seen a huge increase in evictions due to inflation and lack of high paying jobs. Tenets that don't pay their rent impact our …

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March 20, 2025

Massive inventory boom in Southwest

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Posted 2:45 PM, Mar 19, 2025

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA — How many single-family homes do you think are on the market in Lee and Collier counties as of January? Remember that number, because the answer is probably going to shock you.

In …

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March 6, 2025

Tenant Eviction- Bartomeo Property Management- Episode 3

Tenant Eviction- Bartomeo Property Management- Episode 3

https://youtu.be/lCQzU-w1mGg

 

Feb. 26, 2025

Blowing the competition out of the water

Below is information provided from a colleague about fee being quoted to them from a property management company. As a property manager in Cape Coral, Ft Myers, Punta Gorda, and Naples they asked me to review them. Due to the extreme differences I thought that I would share them with …
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Feb. 10, 2025

Possible Homeless at Rentals

What property managers should do when there is a report of possible homeless.

https://youtu.be/wEtkojZtek8?si=-qDpUexarO08vr8c

 

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Jan. 16, 2025

Tenants Scammed! Bartomeo Property Mangement Creates Silver Lining! Interview With Fox News

In a heartwarming turn of events, a young couple from Lehigh Acres, Florida, recently experienced the compassion and integrity of Bartomeo Property Management after falling victim to a rental scam. Angira Lopez and her boyfriend, Joshua, had unknowingly moved into a home fraudulently rented to them by a scammer, costing …

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Dec. 28, 2024

2025 Rental Market Projections for Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Southwest Florida: A Cooling Trend Ahead?

he rental market in Southwest Florida (SWFL), encompassing cities like Cape Coral and Fort Myers, has experienced substantial growth in recent years, fueled by migration, post-pandemic relocations, and surging demand. However, as 2025 approaches, emerging trends suggest that rental prices in the region might begin to cool or even decrease. …

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