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Rainmaker
4,571,967
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I would check the ActiveRain LeaderBoard for agents who work and are experienced in the Tampa area.   Not all agents will work with a tenant client but he/she should be able to give you some local options.   Good luck.

Mar 27, 2016 02:58 AM
Rainmaker
2,707,721
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Reach out to an agent here in ActiveRain that you can do a referral with in Tampa.

Mar 27, 2016 02:12 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I would search Google for independent property managers in Tampa. Then I would go to Yelp to see if I can find reviews. I might also ask the property manager for some people who could give testimony to the quality of communication and taking care of problems quickly. I would also ask probing and telling questions. I know with my property managers I recommend they have subs that can go on weekends and holidays for serious problems like air conditioning breaking down on 100 degree days even if it is Sunday. If they have that then that is a good indication of a quality manager.

Mar 27, 2016 01:55 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

What Michael Jacobs said.  I have referred clients looking for rentals to an AR member ... it worked out beautifully. 

Mar 27, 2016 03:17 AM
Ambassador
5,048,758
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I'd find someone here on AR that you could refer to. That person would know the best resources and could help your co-worker

Mar 27, 2016 02:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Ed Chin There has to be an ActiveRain member in the Tampa area.

Mar 27, 2016 02:20 AM
Ambassador
6,392,929
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hope she found a good source.

Jun 23, 2019 11:34 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Ed. I would do a search on this site for a Tampa real estate agent. Good luck with your search.

Mar 27, 2016 06:42 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Ed Chin - we have 'referral directory' - you can surely refer them out to someone here in that specific area.

Mar 27, 2016 03:29 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Look at AR and find a Tampa area agent.

Mar 27, 2016 11:43 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Active Rain is a great resource to find referrals and your question is the first step. You should check the membership roster. 

Welcome to the business and welcome to AR. I'm a phone call or email away if you have any questions about how things work around here. 

Mar 27, 2016 11:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,186
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

One of the Tampa agents you'll find here!

Mar 27, 2016 08:46 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

refer her to someone who is well versed in the Tampa area.....

Mar 27, 2016 05:59 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Depending on her needs Craigslist can also be a good resource for local rentals. I never recommend it for home sales but for rentals it can be very effective.

Mar 27, 2016 05:00 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hook her up with a real estate professional in the Tampa area.

Mar 27, 2016 04:58 AM
Rainer
223,831
LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Hi Ed, unless she's in the luxury price point Craigslist most likely will suffice.  Be careful with tenants unless you are the listing agent they can burn alot of time with limited to no $

Mar 27, 2016 04:36 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

The MLS, hotpads, zillow, trulia, realtor.com, apartments.com   Those are some I've given my friends lately.  The MLS doesn't have many options out here, but the others have tons of listings.  I get around 6-10 requests to rent one of my rental houses each day from Zillow.

Craigslist exists because of rental home listings.  Also try there, but beware of scammers.

Mar 27, 2016 04:24 AM
Rainmaker
823,579
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Good advice here to choose an ActiveRainer that works in that area and  handles rentals. Otherwise, I might suggest Craigslist for rentals by owner.

Mar 27, 2016 04:07 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Ed,

Everyone here gave great suggestions, chose one and go for it, and if it doesn't work out, try another one.  A

Mar 27, 2016 03:15 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Referrals in the 'Rain are a great way to go!

Mar 27, 2016 02:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

craiglist.-proceed with caution...

Mar 27, 2016 02:00 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,329
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Check for a RE/MAX office in the area.

Mar 27, 2016 01:47 AM