Manej Blog
Operational guides, market data, and strategies for Tampa Bay property managers. No fluff—just the information you need to run a better operation.
Median rents by neighborhood, vacancy rates, supply pipeline (12,400 new units), investor activity shifts, and what it means for PM operators across three counties.
Monthly management fees (8–12%), tenant placement costs, maintenance markups, and hidden charges. Area-by-area rate breakdown plus a 10-unit portfolio cost example.
AppFolio vs Buildium vs Rent Manager vs Propertyware. Feature comparison, real pricing, Tampa Bay-specific considerations, and the automation gaps no platform fills.
The 7-point screening checklist: credit, income, rental history, eviction search, criminal background, employment, and identity verification. Florida-specific rules and Tampa Bay red flags.
The complete Florida eviction process under Statute 83. Notice types, timelines, court filing procedures for Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties, and common mistakes.
Our free ops audit identifies exactly where your Tampa Bay PM operation is losing time and money to manual processes.