When driving down West Bay Way Place in Beach Park Isle, you may come across one of the most amazingly modern 3 bedroom 3.5 bath homes in the area.  Not only does this fabulous Tampa home feature a 13 seat movie theater, air conditioned 1,700 sq ft garage with a 2 car lift, an elevator, and a state of the art kitchen with custom wood cabinetry and a dual sub zero refrigerator (and we are not talking about mortal combat here), but the majority of this fabulous man cave can be remotely controlled by none other than the iPhone 4 itself.  Welcome to the future!

Forget to lock the doors, turn off the theater screen, shut the blinds or adjust the a/c before you left for work?  No problem!  And, just to be sure nothing fishy went on before you were able to lock up, you can check the footage from the 4 cameras watching the home….all from your iPhone via a special $50 app.  Well worth the money.

While we haven’t found a way to beam you up to a listing appointment yet, Tampa Realtor, Larry Pollin would be happy to show you around until we do.

If controlling this Tampa rental with your iPhone is the present, what kind of stuff do you think we will see in the future?  I’m seeing a viewing party…

Smith & Associates Property Management provides professional services to assist absentee owners in maintaining their home.  In working with them, you will receive the following perks:

- Lease execution and collection of rent/late fees according to the terms of the lease
- Coordination of documents and approval with any required associations
- Annual & monthly property financial reports
- Routine maintenance coordination/emergency repairs with process billing included
- Digital record of the rental property before move-in (furnished residences will be inventoried)
- Prompt responses to tenant requests
- Assist in enforcing the terms of the lease

Property Management Coordinator David Christ is currently spearheading this project, managing several units in notable Bay Area high-rises and neighborhoods including: Downtown Tampa‘s Skypoint, Downtown St. Pete‘s Luxury Condominium Signature Place, a Signature Collection listing in Avila and units in Tampa’s Victory Lofts (not pictured).

If you are looking for top quality assistance in the management of your home, The Smith & Associates Property Management Team is currently accepting new applicants from Bradenton all the way to North Tampa and can assist you in all of your leasing needs.  Please contact David Christ (pictured Left) today to guarantee your spot!

We would love your feedback: Have you worked with a Property Management company before?  How was the experience and what would you like to see from Smith’s new team?

Q. What distinctive features set this home apart?

A. Sliders lining the  front of main house open up to extended deck area  great for entertaining. Raised fire pit out front adds to uniqueness of this  deck area.

Q. What are advantages of the location and neighborhood?

A. Walk 100 yards and you are on one of America’s best beaches, Clearwater Beach.   Also close to restaurants, city recreation center and can catch bus and trolley at the corner.

Q. What makes the price of this home so great?

A. At $499K one of the best values on the beach.   Huge income potential renting both the main house and detached cottage.

Q. Can you tell a fun fact about the home?

A. It is a great gathering place for friends, family, and new acquaintances out front.   My kids stayed there last December and absolutely loved it

Discover fabulous sunsets at your new home right by the beach.  Call Ted Anderson today to schedule a private tour of 19 Cambria Street, Clearwater, FL.

About Ted: Smith and Associates and Ted Anderson are the perfect fit. Ted Anderson services Belleair, Clearwater, Largo, and up and down the beaches from Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach.  Please be sure to contact Ted with any of your real estate needs.

The other 60% of the current market are regular real estate sales. So how do they manage to sell their home?   They can sell quickly at today’s market price, and move on to the next property at a great value.  In most cases the properties do not have giant loans or the owners have had the property for many years (over 5).  They can afford to sell their Tampa real estate and are flexible enough to get it done.

If you fall into a situation where you need to move, but can’t sell (either because you’re not willing to take a loss or do not want to harm your credit), then leasing your home to a renter is a very viable option.

In an article provided by MSN, June Walbert of USAA explains some things homeowners should be aware of when renting a property.  This is great advice for any owner considering renting out their Tampa real estate.  “First replace your homeowners insurance policy with rental-home insurance. It covers the building and provides liability protection but doesn’t cover possessions, so it tends to cost about 20% less than a regular homeowners policy.” She also recommends including “a section in the lease requiring your tenants to buy renters insurance, which will cover their liability and belongings.”  In addition, she recommends that homeowners be aware of how reting will affect them at tax time.  “When you file your tax return, you’ll generally report rental income and expenses on Schedule E. You’ll be able to deduct your mortgage interest on the rental property, as well as insurance premiums, real estate taxes, advertising costs to rent the house, rental management fees, utilities you pay, travel to and from the property and legal and accounting costs.”

Smith & Associates Real Estate can assist with listing your Tampa real estate for rent and finding a tenant. We specialize in quickly locating qualified rental clients. Our experts will provide you with rental services that will allow for maximum exposure of your property. The steps would include having a property orientation, preparing the property offering, meeting and evaluating prospective tenants, preparing lease agreements prepared by a Florida eviction attorney ($50.00 fee), advertising, and processing of applications and credit checks. Please inquire with us about our fees. Smith & Associates Real Estate complies with all fair housing laws with applicants.