Marea Property Management – Top Property Management in Tampa Bay

For Owners & Investors

Residential Property Management

Leading Tampa Bay’s Property Management Innovation with World-Class Tech and Service

Serving Hillsborough & Pinellas Counties

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Your Property, Our Priority

At Marea Property Management, we’ve experienced firsthand what it’s like to be an investor, landlord, and tenant. Always unsatisfied with traditional property management, we saw the opportunity to create a better experience for everyone involved.

By leveraging cutting-edge technology and streamlined processes, we prioritize speed and responsiveness to maximize the value of your real estate investments while fostering trust and reliability. From resident screening and placement to rent collection, maintenance coordination, and comprehensive financial reporting, we take care of it all—allowing you to enjoy a hassle-free and rewarding real estate investment experience.

All-Inclusive Service

What you get with Marea

We combine expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology to provide full-service property management tailored to all types of investors—from seasoned professionals to first-time owners. Serving residential properties throughout the Tampa Bay area, our services are designed to maximize your property’s potential, making us the trusted choice for property management in Hillsborough and Pinellas.

Full-Service Management

We provide complete oversight from leasing to maintenance, ensuring every aspect of your property is professionally managed for optimal performance and resident satisfaction.

24/7 Emergency Response

Our team is ready around the clock to address urgent issues, guaranteeing immediate solutions to any emergency, ensuring the safety and comfort of our residents.

Routine Maintenance

We maintain properties in peak condition through regular, scheduled upkeep, preventing minor issues from becoming major problems and preserving your property’s value.

Resident Screening

We conduct comprehensive background checks, including credit, employment, and rental history, to ensure reliable, responsible residents occupy your property.

Financial Management

With transparent, accurate accounting practices, we manage all financial aspects of your property, from rent collection to expense tracking, ensuring your investment remains profitable.

Property Marketing

Our innovative marketing strategies are designed to attract quality residents quickly, using the latest digital platforms and traditional channels to maximize your property’s visibility.

Lease Management

From drafting to execution, our lease management services are professional and fair, ensuring all agreements meet legal standards and protect both you and your residents.

Investor Reporting

Receive detailed, regular updates on your property’s performance, with insights into financial health, occupancy rates, and maintenance activities, keeping you informed and in control.

Hillsborough & Pinellas Counties

Areas We Service

Apollo Beach
Balm
Belleair
Belleair Beach
Belleair Bluffs
Belleair Shore
Bloomingdale
Brandon
Carrollwood
Cheval
Citrus Park
Clearwater

Dunedin
East Lake-Orient Park
Egypt Lake-Leto
Fish Hawk
Fuller Heights
Gibsonton
Gulfport
Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Shores
Kenneth City
Keystone
Lake Magdalene

Land O’ Lakes
Largo
Lutz
Madeira Beach
Mango
North Redington Beach
Northdale
Odessa
Oldsmar
Palm River-Clair Mel
Pebble Creek
Pinellas Park

Plant City
Progress Village
Redington Beach
Redington Shores
Riverview
Ruskin
Safety Harbor
Seffner
Seminole
South Pasadena
St. Pete Beach
St. Petersburg

Sun City Center
Tampa
Tarpon Springs
Temple Terrace
Thonotosassa
Town ‘n’ Country
Treasure Island
University
Valrico
Westchase
Wimauma
Zephyrhills North

The Marea Process

End-to-End Property Management

We prepare your property to be move-in ready

The first step in our proven process is to get your property ready for rent. This includes maintenance and quality control walk throughs. Check out the steps below to learn more about our process.

1. Initial Walkthrough

A Leasing Manager will conduct a walk through and prepare a report that identifies any repairs, painting, or cleaning that is needed. They may also note any special features of the home or safety concerns.

2. Communicate Findings with Owner

The report will be shared with you. Then the Leasing Manager will give a projected timeline to complete noted items and a target date to have the home on the market.

3. Coordinate Work Needed

The report will be shared with our network of qualified vendors who can get the work done quickly and at a fair price. For jobs exceeding the maintenance limit, an estimate will be provided for your approval.

4. Complete Painting, Repairs, and Cleaning

The Leasing Manager will coordinate the scheduling and completion of work to be finished by the target date.

5. Rent Ready Check

On average, it takes about 7 days to make the property rent ready. Once everything is complete, we’ll do a final quality check walk-through. Our team will take care of reviewing and settling the bills for the work done, all on your behalf.

We blast market your property and manage tenant showings

The second step of our proven process is marketing your property. Learn more about our marketing strategies below.

1. Property Photos

High quality marketing photos will be taken of your property, along with any community amenities.

2. 3D Tours

Using a special 3D camera, we create a virtual walk through of the property. This allows prospective renters to see an accurate layout of the property online.

3. Online Listing

A custom ad description will be created that highlights the home’s features and amenities, as well as additional information such as included utilities, special lease terms, etc.

4. Zillow Paid Syndication

The listing will be posted through Zillow’s paid premium service and syndicated to the most-trafficked websites, including Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, HotPads, Realtor.com, and Apartments.com.

5. Lease Management

A lease will be prepared that includes specific property details, including any additional required disclosures, to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

6. Showings

Properties can be set up for both guided showings and self-access showings that allows prospective renters to view the home on their own time, 7 days a week. After an initial screening, prospective renters are given a unique one-time code to access keys in a lock box placed at the property. Once the showing is completed, they’ll be asked for feedback and sent a link to our rental application.

Tenant screening and moving in qualified tenants

The third step of our proven process is to find the most qualified tenant for your property. Learn more about how we screen and select tenants below.

1. Application Screening

We run a full background check including criminal history and employment verification for every applicant ensuring high-quality tenants for each property.

2. Tenant Selection

After someone qualifies and is selected, we offer, prepare and send a lease to the applicant to get a signature.

3. Lease Signing

Our leasing team will follow up with the tenants to answer any questions about the lease, collect the signed documents, and collect move in funds.

4. Tenant Onboarding

After the lease is signed, we will collect a copy of their renters insurance, and if applicable, any HOA documents, and ensure utilities have been transferred. We’ll let them know when and how to obtain the keys for their move in, any special move in requirements with the HOA (if applicable), as well as important information about the rental (mailbox number, parking spaces, etc).

5. Move-in Condition Checklist & Photos

Before the tenants move in, we’ll do one last check to make sure everything’s good to go. We’ll take photos to document the property’s condition. If needed, a final cleaning may be scheduled.

Making the collection and disbursement of funds easy

The fourth step of our proven process is to collect rent and disperse it to the property owner. Learn about your step-by-step process below.

1. Online Rent and Deposit Payments

Most of our tenants pay their rent and security deposit via a secure online portal.

2. Owner Direct Deposit

We use a method called “full month accounting”. The rent received is held for the month so expenses can be paid. On the last business day of the month, the rent is direct deposited into your account. With this method of accounting, we won’t require an ongoing reserve and your statements will run for a full calendar month.

3. Eviction Process

In the rare instance of eviction, we handle the entire process. This includes serving the notice to pay, filing an unlawful detainer with an attorney, going to court if necessary and doing a sheriff’s lockout.

We make renting easy

Tenant support is a fundamental pillar of our property management process. Learn more about our tenant support options below.

1. Tenant Services Coordinator

Tenants have a dedicated point of contact who they can send inquiries and concerns to. They are also provided with our after-hours maintenance phone number in case of emergencies. With these two systems in place, tenants can call or text at anytime.

2. Tenant Portal

All new tenants are given online portal access to pay rent, submit maintenance requests, and communicate with management with ease.

3. Lease Enforcement

If tenants violate their lease terms, we swiftly take action and follow up to ensure the tenants are back in compliance as soon as possible.

4. Lease Modification Requests

From roommate changes to adding pets to installing an electric vehicle charger, we handle all lease modification requests and advise you on your landlord rights and restrictions around the request.

Protecting and maintaining your assets

We take all necessary precautions and best practices to ensure your property remains in good condition throughout the tenancy.

1. Maintenance Troubleshooting

We’ve found that many maintenance requests can be reduced by troubleshooting with our tenants. In order to prevent sending vendors out as much as possible, we’ve created troubleshooting videos & steps for our tenants. We make every best effort to handle the issue without incurring extra costs.

2. Vendor Dispatch

When a maintenance request does require a vendor, we use our high quality and extensive network of trusted vendors to get the job done.

3. Owner Approvals

All non-emergency work over $500 will receive your approval.

4. Repair Invoicing and Photos

Vendors swiftly send their invoices for work performed and we require photos of the completed work.

5. Emergency Maintenance

Tenants can text or call our after hours emergency line so that vendors can be contacted 24/7.

Property Performance Tracking: monthly and annual financial reports

We want to help you make the most of your rental property. That’s why we curate financial property performance documents to help you receive the most from your investment.

1. Monthly Owner Statement

On the first business day of every month we will provide you with an owner statement showing the income and expenses for the previous month.

2. Expense Payments

Monthly expenses will be listed on your owner statement and you will receive a detailed invoice and photos of the work performed.

3. Annual Cash Flow Statement

In January we will provide you a Cash Flow statement for the previous year. The Cash Flow statement will detail the income and expenses for the property. Simply give this to your tax preparer along with any other expenses you may have paid.

Quarterly & annual walkthroughs

Our goal with quarterly and annual inspections is to make sure we address property concerns before they become a serious expense. Check out our inspection procedures below to learn more about how we safeguard your property.

1. Test Smoke/CO Alarms

We maintain important safety features of the home like smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. We ensure that they are installed in the correct location, not expired, and operating properly.

2. Check for Visible Leaks

All plumbing fixtures are inspected to look for visible signs of water damage so it can be mitigated before it gets worse.

3. General Walkthrough

Property photos are taken of the exterior and interior of the home along with notes on the general condition of the home.

4. Check HVAC Filter

A dirty or improperly installed furnace filter can lead to HVAC system inefficiencies and damage. We educate the tenant on where the filter is and how to change it properly if it is dirty. We will follow up with the tenant to confirm it is changed following the inspection.

5. General Photos

We take some general photos of the property to give you a birds eye view.

5. Report Sent to Owner

All walkthrough reports are stored on your online portal for easy review and reference.

We proactively contact you to review a lease renewal offer

We handle the lease renewal process for you. Learn more about how we negotiate rent increases and lease extensions below.

1. Market Survey

2. Lease Extension Execution

We draft the lease extension including annual disclosures required by law. We will handle all negotiations with the tenant. Once signed by the tenant, we will sign the renewal agreement on your behalf. We add this renewal document to your owner portal for you to access at any time.

Coordinating move outs and security deposit refunds

As tenants prepare to leave, we handle the entire move-out procedure, including inspections and returning security deposits in line with Florida regulations.

1. Move Out Guidelines

A Leasing Manager will conduct a walk-through and prepare a report that identifies any repairs, painting, or cleaning that is needed. They may also note any special features of the home or safety concerns.

2. Pre-Move Out Inspection

The purpose of the inspection is to identify what items may be taken out from their security deposit, and give them enough time to fix them if they want, before vacating the property.

3. Utility Management

We initiate the process of transferring utilities back to us to make sure they remain on during the vacancy. This is important as we may need to facilitate any repairs, cleaning, and showing of the property until it is leased again.

4. Final Walkthrough

Similar to our initial walk through, a Leasing Manager will conduct a walk through and prepare a report that identifies any needed repairs, painting, or cleaning. Additionally, they’ll identify items that need repair, cleaning, or replacement that can be deducted from the tenants security deposit.

5. Security Deposit Disposition

In accordance with state law, any unused funds of the security deposit will be returned to the tenants, along with a detailed statement and any accompanying invoices.

Free Rental Analysis

See how much your property could earn

Curious about how much your property could make as a long-term rental? Let us provide you with a free, no-obligation rental income estimate. We analyze local market trends and property specifics to give you an accurate forecast of your potential earnings. Find out how we can help you turn your property into a lucrative residential rental today.

Client Testimonials

What investors are saying

Discover why property owners trust us with their rentals. Our clients consistently praise our commitment to maximizing their rental income, delivering exceptional service, and providing a stress-free management experience.

I can’t say enough great things about Marea Property Management! They have been managing my duplex in Tampa for over a year now and the experience has been completely stress-free. They found reliable tenants quickly, handled all the leases, and take care of maintenance issues without me having to lift a finger.

Camila W.

Tom and Austin’s property management company is outstanding! As a first-time investor, they made the entire process incredibly smooth. They helped me find a rental property that generates great cash flow and took care of all the management details, making everything hassle-free. It was a pleasure working with them!

Haytham H.

Tom and Austin were great to work with. Their professionalism and savvy minds were refreshing in this space. They genuinely cared about my property and treated it as their own. I’d consider them business partners before my property managers. They’ll be managing my portfolio moving forward. Two thumbs up!

Jacob S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a question? Explore our comprehensive FAQs for quick solutions. If you don’t find what you need, we’re just a message away!

What insurance coverage should I have on my property?: We advise all our property owners to consult with their insurance agent to be certain they are carrying an adequate landlord/rental dwelling insurance policy. We also have a network of insurance advisors that we can connect you with. We require proof of proper insurance and that Marea Property Management be named as additionally insured (this is standard procedure with insurance companies and not at additional cost to the property owner).
How is maintenance handled at my property?: Wear and tear on a rental property is normal and should be expected over the course of a resident’s lease agreement. To keep your rental home properly maintained, we will facilitate regular maintenance of the property, as needed and necessary, on appliances and other home aspects such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows/screens and doors, garden and landscaping. Maintenance items spotted by Marea or reported by the resident are entered in our system as “work orders”, then forwarded to our maintenance team, for completion of the associated repairs. Invoices and charges related to such maintenance items will appear on your monthly owner statement, subtracted from your owner reserves or rent collected in the given month.
Can Marea help me with improvements/repairs to get my property "rent ready": Yes, we have an extensive approved vendor list of subcontractors and vendors for almost any project to get your home ready to rent. Examples of common improvements and repairs that may be needed in advance of listing are painters, electricians, plumbers, gardeners, handymen, carpet/flooring, etc. In such cases, we are working to get these items completed before being paid anything for the ongoing property management as a percentage of rent. There is no problem, of course, if you choose to handle the improvement/repair items yourself or hire your own people to do the work.
Who holds the resident's security deposit and prepaid rent?: Marea holds all deposits provided by residents and owners in our Broker Trust Account for safe keeping as regulated by Florida law. By holding security and rent deposits ourselves, it makes the move-out process with the resident easier when it comes time to reconcile any necessary cleaning fees, repair, and the subsequent security deposit disposition. We offer two options to our residents for Security Deposits. The traditional security deposit is calculated at 1x the rent and can increase based on credit. We hold onto the full amount in an escrow account until the resident moves out. Any damages found at the time of move out will be taken out of this deposit.
Are we locked into a long term contract with Marea?: There is NO long-term commitment on your part. We’re highly service oriented and confident you will be pleased with our performance. This is our Satisfaction Guarantee. If for whatever reason you are not satisfied you can discontinue our services at any time after the first month on 30-day notice. To assure that there is only one property manager at a time handling a property, however, our agreement is exclusive in nature while under contract.
Do I have to allow pets?: It is entirely up to you, as it is your property. However, we highly recommend allowing pets, as over 50% of renters have pets. If you do not allow pets, you will eliminate a large pool of potential renters from leasing your home. If you do not allow pets but a renter has an ESA or service animal, which is both state and federally protected, you are required to accept the pet.
Am I able to sell my property while a resident is living there?: Yes, the sale of your property is legal while your property is being rented by a resident, however, you must do so in a way that does not unlawfully affect your residents’ rights. Marea is an expert in real estate sales with resident in possession. We can list your property, and facilitating the sale from beginning to end, while simultaneously keeping positive relationships with your current residents.
How is rent collected and when will I get my distribution of owner funds?: Marea handles the collection of rent monthly from the resident by check, online bank payment through our resident portal, or credit card. The rent is deposited into the Marea Property Management Account, then dispersed to you after we take our fees and expenses. You’ll get a monthly statement on all financial activity related to your property and your owner disbursement by the 10th day of each month after the closing of our monthly accounting cycle. These reports are available to you online at any time through the Owners Portal on the Marea website, so you can keep up on what’s going on at any time.
Can you take over management of my property if there is already a resident living there?: Yes, we are happy to step in as your property manager with a resident in possession and/or another property manager involved, provided the resident is in good standing with rent collection, you have informed the other property manager of your decision to change, and there are no resident/landlord legal matters pending.