Eaton Realty
TAMPA BAY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Protect Your Property,
Maximize Your Returns
Landlords feel like... Chaos is always just a call away.
Whether you become a landlord by choice or necessity, you need your investment property to pay off. The trouble is, all sorts of things can get in the way. What if the property sits empty? gets trashed? or monopolizes your time? What if your renter doesn’t pay? the market tanks? or you regret your decision? The truth is, rental nightmares do happen, but most shouldn’t.
Proactive property management We prevent rental problems.
At Eaton Realty, we’ve managed hundreds of investment properties, and many on our team are landlords themselves. When frustrations have occurred over the last two decades, we haven’t considered them “bad luck.” We took time to understand what went wrong, then systematized proactive solutions to mitigate risks in the future.
Here’s why: Your property isn’t just a rental to fill; it’s an asset to be preserved. In other words, we could think about short-term returns in pennies (by cutting corners and doing the bare minimum). Instead, we follow a longer, more profitable strategy powered by diligent humans and smart technology. The result? A long-standing reputation for:
Long before there’s a vacancy at your place, we’re collecting an eager roster of prospective tenants. With professional photography and 3D tours, we’re in all the places they’re looking, including our rentals page, which gets thousands of views each month from around the world.
“Warm bodies” don’t cut it for us. We screen prospective residents meticulously. Going beyond credit checks and employment verification, we assess rental history, investigate for fraud, calculate debt-to-income ratio, and evaluate pets with nearly the same level of scrutiny as we do people.
Your property won’t look like a rental. Open lines of communication position renters as partners in protecting the home. Multiple inspections per lease term, preventative maintenance, and vetted vendors are simply additional safeguards to help your investment property retain its value.
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See for yourself These landlords are enjoying hands-off management.
What you can expect The 3 stages of property management.
When we onboard your home, we run it through our detailed checklist to coordinate and complete any necessary work to get it ready for market. That way, your home will make the best first impression, rent faster at top dollar, and maintain its value longer.
HOW WE HANDLE MAINTENANCE & UPGRADES 
Our network of vendors is well-known and highly trusted. Every vendor must maintain up-to-date insurance and licensing and is thoroughly vetted before starting work on any property. If we wouldn’t have them in our own homes, they won't be in yours.
How we handle maintenance & upgrades
Once renters move in, we protect your property with after-hours maintenance reporting, which allows us to get ahead of potential emergencies. We also track and analyze past work to determine whether a repair is part of an ongoing issue, a tenant responsibility, or due to a system that has depreciated beyond its worth.
Our network of vendors is well-known and highly trusted. Every vendor must maintain up-to-date insurance and licensing and is thoroughly vetted before starting work on any property. If we wouldn’t have them in our own homes, they won't be in yours.
Maximizing exposure is crucial to minimizing vacancy. Our rentals plug into the same marketing machine that our listings do, allowing us to take advantage of a large advertising budget. Often, our homes are rented with few to no days on the market.
HOW WE MARKET & SCREEN
In compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, all applicants are run through an exhaustive set of criteria. We evaluate each applicant based on a criminal background check, creditworthiness, current and past income and expenses, and references from past landlords. Detailed vetting leads to high-quality tenants, reducing delinquencies and surprises.
How we market & screen
Every rental home is entered into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), hitting the inboxes of more than 15,000 real estate agents across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties. We double down on that exposure by syndicating out to hundreds of partner sites, including Zillow, Trulia, and Hotpads, and we leverage the reach of our social media channels and direct mail campaigns to attract potential tenants.
Once we find the right match, we screen carefully.
In compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, all applicants are run through an exhaustive set of criteria. We evaluate each applicant based on a criminal background check, creditworthiness, current and past income and expenses, and references from past landlords. Detailed vetting leads to high-quality tenants, reducing delinquencies and surprises.
We take our responsibility for helping you reach your real estate goals seriously. You can use monthly rent payments to pay down your mortgage and increase equity while also maximizing tax deductions. Track your progress in monthly and year-end reports.
HOW WE HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS
Conveniently access past reports whenever you need them, right from your owner dashboard. At the end of the year, we’ll supply you with a 1099 and an itemized profit and loss statement for your tax professional.
How we help you reach your goals
We know you’ve got your eye on the bottom line. As rental property owners ourselves, we understand the frustration of incomplete and hard-to-read reports, so we carefully craft your monthly owner statement into a concise snapshot of your income and expenses.
Conveniently access past reports whenever you need them, right from your owner dashboard. At the end of the year, we’ll supply you with a 1099 and an itemized profit and loss statement for your tax professional.
Smart tech solutions
Work smarter, not harder.
We use a complex tech web to maximize efficiency and minimize costly mistakes. Our inspection software combines hi-resolution photos and videos to document a property, floor-to-ceiling, inside and out, creating an irrefutable reference for all parties.
Client love
Testimonials
I'm a first time landlord and was nervous about having anyone live in my house. I had so many questions and concerns, but Ms. Ashley Jones from Eaton Realty helped me ease my fears. She also worked swiftly and find a qualified tenant for my property. Thank you Ashley Jones! You're the best!
- Sunny H.
Client love
Testimonials
I'm a first time landlord and was nervous about having anyone live in my house. I had so many questions and concerns, but Ms. Ashley Jones from Eaton Realty helped me ease my fears. She also worked swiftly and find a qualified tenant for my property. Thank you Ashley Jones! You're the best!
- Sunny H.
Client love
Testimonials
I'm a first time landlord and was nervous about having anyone live in my house. I had so many questions and concerns, but Ms. Ashley Jones from Eaton Realty helped me ease my fears. She also worked swiftly and find a qualified tenant for my property. Thank you Ashley Jones! You're the best!
- Sunny H.
Frequently asked questions
Let's talk specifics.
You're probably thinking, is it really worth hiring us? To answer that, we need to know how much your time is worth. On average, self-managed landlords spend 96 hours each year dealing with the details of one rental property. When you think about all the time it takes to get the word out, screen tenants, field complaints, coordinate vendors, track expenses, and figure taxes, that number is on the low side. Plus, there's all the time you spend thinking about the property...
What would you do with an extra two weeks? Your time is valuable, and your rental property should empower you, not hold you back. Whether you want us to handle a lot or a little, we're here to take the work off your plate so you can have more time when you need it most.
Q I don’t own an investment property yet; can you help me purchase wisely?
Q I am nervous about pets in my rentals; what’s your recommendation?
Q I want to sell soon/a long time from now; how does that work?
Q What if I only need help finding tenants?
- Competitive market analysis
- Professional HDR photography
- Immersive 3D virtual tour
- Featured listing on EatonRealty.com
- Multiple Listing Service (MLS) entry
- Premium listing on Zillow, Trulia, Hotpads, and other rental listing websites
- Marketed to Eaton Realty's Tenant Prospect Database
- Sign post and yard sign
- Lockbox
- Tenant screening, including credit check, rental history, employment verification, and more
- Pet screening
- Legally compliant leases drafted by FL attorney
Q Why should I hire a property manager?
Q How and when will I get my money?
Q How involved will I be?
Q What will my home rent for?
Q What is your application process for finding a reliable tenant?
Q How do repairs and maintenance work?
Q What is your marketing strategy?
Q Is there a tax benefit for renting out my home?
Q Will I continue to pay neighborhood fees and insurance?
Q How will my insurance be affected? What type of policy will I need?
Q What is the process to evict a tenant?
Which is right for you Packages & Pricing
All packages include the same services; you're simply choosing how you prefer to pay.
This plan offers a balanced cash flow plus tenant placement and renewal fees for sustainable growth.
This plan offers a balanced cash flow plus tenant placement and renewal fees for sustainable growth.
This plan offers a balanced cash flow plus tenant placement and renewal fees for sustainable growth.
Competitive market analysis Professional HDR photography Immersive 3D virtual tour Featured listing on EatonRealty.com Multiple Listing Service (MLS) entry Premium listing on Zillow, Trulia, Hotpads, and other rental listing websites Marketed to Eaton Realty's tenant prospect database Post and yard sign Lockbox Tenant screening, including credit check, rental history, employment verification, and more Pet screening Legally compliant leases drafted by FL attorney Monthly rent collection & disbursement Owner's portfolio portal Detailed monthly accounting and owner statements HOA lease approval paperwork submission Service coordination & invoice payment (i.e. yard service and pool service) Tenant check-in home orientation Home make-ready management between tenants Year-end tax statements Protection from fair housing laws and local ordinances No monthly vacancy fees Dedicated property manager $1000.00 of damage protection (conditions apply) Eviction coordination (eviction fees additional) Property renovation project management (additional fee) 