Owning a rental property in Tampa can be a great investment. Some people use their rental properties as their main source of income, and others supplement their income with the rent they bring in. Although property management in Tampa can be lucrative, it can also be a hassle. If you want your life to be a little bit easier, Specialized Property Management Tampa can help you out. Here’s how:

1. List Your Rental

When a unit is open, you will need to list it to bring in potential renters. Our Specialized Property Management Tampa team is composed of experts when it comes to listing rental properties. We know how to take photos to attract prospective tenants, how to describe the unit, and the best places to place the listings. This will help you rent out the property as quickly as possible.

2. Screen Potential Tenants

When renting a unit, it’s beneficial to know as much about potential tenants as possible. Specialized Property Management Tampa is able to easily spot red flags on applications and will perform credit checks as well as background checks. We will also confirm the applicant’s income and contact their references, which should save you a lot of time and effort.

3. We Handle Maintenance Issues

One of the biggest hassles of owning rental property is the maintenance involved. If a tenant calls in the middle of the night because their heat isn’t working or their sink is leaking, it is up to you to handle the problem. When you hire SPM Tampa, we will deal with the maintenance headaches. We also have a quality list of vendors and professionals to handle any maintenance issues that may arise.

4. Rent Collection

Collecting rent can be a hassle. The rent is usually collected monthly, depending on your lease agreement with your tenants. If a tenant doesn’t pay, you will need to chase them down to get your money. By hiring SPM Tampa, you can avoid all of that, and let us collect the rent and deal with any issues.

5. Routine Inspections

When most people collect rent, they don’t go into the unit. Because of this, you may have no idea of the unit’s condition. Here at SPM Tampa, we often perform routine inspections. When tenants know that routine inspections will be performed, they are more likely to keep the unit in good condition. This will prevent surprises when the tenant moves out. 

6. Tenant Complaints and Evictions

Dealing with tenant complaints is one of the downsides of owning rental properties. If a tenant isn’t paying their rent or breaking the rules and eviction is necessary, we will handle the eviction process. This will save you the time and energy that goes into handling an eviction. Owning a rental property can a great investment, but it can be a hassle. If you want to make things easier for you, contact Specialized Property Management Tampa online, or call us today.