Tampa, located on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast, is known for its vibrant waterfront, historic Ybor City, and year-round sunshine. With its growing economy, strong tourism industry, and appeal to both young professionals and retirees, Tampa continues to be a hotspot for real estate investment.
Many real estate investors start by managing their own properties, only to find it quickly feels like taking on a second full-time job. This is why many rental property owners turn to trusted local property managers to oversee their rentals, handle tenant communication, and manage various financial and regulatory responsibilities.
If you’re ready to find experienced and reliable help, here are 7 professional property management companies in Tampa.
To help you evaluate your options, we’ve included the following information for each property manager (where available; otherwise marked as “N/A” if not publicly disclosed):
- Years in business
- Property management fee
- Leasing fee
- Renewal leasing fee
- Maintenance fee
- Property setup fee
- Project management fee
- Number of rentals managed
This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all Tampa Bay area property managers. Instead, we have chosen to focus on those who prioritize transparent pricing and have a well-established track record of serving investors in the Tampa market.
Mynd (Top Choice)
Mynd Property Management serves the residential real estate sector with a combination of on-the-ground experts and innovative technology. Mynd makes it simple for investors to approve service requests, communicate with their property managers, and monitor performance metrics in real time.
Here’s why real estate investors trust Mynd to manage more than 18,000 rental properties:
- Rental Income Guarantee: If a Mynd-placed resident misses a payment, Mynd will cover up to one-month of rent, to help you bridge the gap in cash flow.
- Eviction Protection Plan: In the rare case that you need to evict a Mynd-placed resident, Mynd will cover court costs and legal fees up to $3,000.
- All marketing is done for you, including professional photography, listing your property on 40+ rental advertising sites, and virtual tours.
- They conduct strict resident screenings including proof of income, identity validation, and credit checks.
- Mynd’s intelligent pricing engine is powered by in-house data from 18,000+ active units under management. This helps provide detailed metrics on current market rental rates, to deliver better financial outcomes with higher quality residents.
Key metrics:
- Years in business: 9
- Property management fee: $79 - $99 flat fee per month (based on the number of properties under management)
- Leasing fee: 50% of first month's rent
- Renewal leasing fee: 25% of renewal ($399 min, $1000 max)
- Maintenance fee: Costs for repairs vary based on the scope of the work. The Mynd team works with a network of approved vendors to deliver quality work at fair rates. A significant percentage of service requests are handled by in-house technicians or virtually and virtual service requests come at no additional cost.
- Property setup fee: None
- Project / additional fees: For larger repair or capital projects that are more specialized or technical, Mynd uses a network of vetted vendors and their in-house teams of trade specialists to review bids. This ensures you get high-quality work without being over-charged.
- Rentals managed: ~18,000 units
Eaton Realty
Eaton Realty says it helps put owners on the path to financial freedom. The company offers three property management pricing plans to help give investors peace of mind while generating income.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 21
- Property Management Fee: 8% - 10% of monthly rent rate
- Leasing Fee: 70% - 100% of first month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: 15% - 35% of one month’s rent
- Maintenance Fee: N/A
- Property Setup Fee: N/A
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: N/A
View Eaton Realty Property Management’s website
Hoffman Realty LLC
The company provides full service property management in the Greater Tampa Bay area, including rent and financial management, tenant screening, and property maintenance. Hoffman Realty LLC offers several property management pricing plans.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 26
- Property Management Fee: 8% - 10% of monthly rent, or $299 per month
- Leasing Fee: 50% - 100% of one month rent, plus a $95 attorney lease fee
- Renewal Leasing Fee: 25% of one month rent, plus a $95 attorney lease fee
- Maintenance Fee: Billed at hourly rate
- Property Setup Fee: N/A
- Project Management Fee: Billed at hourly rate
- Rentals Managed: “Hundreds”
View Hoffman Realty LLC’s website
Stress Free Property Management
Stress Free Property Management provides leasing, repair and maintenance, and property management services for rental property owners in Tampa and the surrounding area. They claim they’re typically able to rent homes in 2-4 weeks provided the property is properly priced, and is clean and looks good.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 8
- Property Management Fee: 10% of monthly rent
- Leasing Fee: 50% of the first month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: N/A
- Maintenance Fee: None
- Property Setup Fee: None
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: Over 322
View Stress Free Property Management’s website
Rent Solutions
Rent Solutions says they strive to deliver a results oriented property management experience that gets properties in the Greater Tampa Bay area rented faster. The firm offers flexible leasing and management packages with no hidden fees. Information below is for the most popular Full-Service Property Management plan.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 20
- Property Management Fee: 8% - 10% of monthly rent
- Leasing Fee: 75% - 100% placement fee
- Renewal Leasing Fee: N/A
- Maintenance Fee: None
- Property Setup Fee: N/A
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: N/A
View Rent Solutions Property Management’s website
Vintage Real Estate Services
Vintage Real Estate Services manages a diverse portfolio exceeding $150 million in assets. Their team comprises two brokers, eight staff members, and 20 agents, collectively overseeing more than 1,000 properties. The company emphasizes the use of advanced property management technology and maintains active memberships in professional associations such as the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: N/A
- Property Management Fee: 8% - 9% of monthly rent, or $200 flat fee
- Leasing Fee: 75% - 100% of one month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: 0 - 25% of one month’s rent
- Maintenance Fee: N/A
- Property Setup Fee: $0 - $100 flat fee
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: 1,000+
View Vintage Real Estate Services' website
Dennis Property Management
Dennis Property Management has been serving the Tampa Bay area since 1973, managing homes across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando Counties. They offer a Resident Benefits Package that includes HVAC filter delivery, credit building to help boost credit scores with timely rent payments, utility concierge services, and a resident rewards program.
Key Metrics:
- Years in Business: 51
- Property Management Fee: 8% - 10% of monthly rent
- Leasing Fee: 50% - 100% of one month’s rent
- Renewal Leasing Fee: N/A
- Maintenance Fee: N/A
- Property Setup Fee: N/A
- Project Management Fee: N/A
- Rentals Managed: 1,000+
