Earn 3x More in St. Pete With 10% Management Fees

Edge Property Management provides professional rental management for property owners across St. Petersburg, from downtown and Old Northeast to the neighborhoods near the Gulf beaches.

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Why St. Petersburg needs a different rental strategy

St. Pete draws visitors year round with its downtown waterfront, the Dalí Museum, a busy arts and dining scene, and quick access to the Gulf beaches. It also has steady demand from traveling nurses, students, and snowbirds looking for longer stays.

The city’s rules are stricter than most of Florida, though. Most residential properties can only take stays under 30 days three times in any 365-day period. Beyond that, nightly rentals need zoning that allows hotel or motel use.

For most St. Pete homes, that means the best returns come from furnished stays of 30 days or more, or from long-term leases, while properties with the right zoning can still run as nightly rentals.

We check your property’s zoning first, then build the right strategy and manage it for you, whether that’s monthly furnished stays, a long-term tenant, or nightly guests where allowed.

Meet Your St. Pete Property Manager

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Braella Skinger
Local Property Manager

Braella combines years of hospitality experience with a practical background in property maintenance and repair support. She understands that great guest experiences start with well cared for homes and brings a hands on, detail oriented approach to every property she manages.

Known for her attentiveness and follow through, Braella focuses on keeping homes comfortable, functional, and consistently cared for.

HOA, Zoning & Rental Requirements in St. Petersburg

Operating a rental in St. Petersburg starts with your zoning, because it decides whether your property can take nightly guests or needs stays of 30 days or more.

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HOA Considerations
Many St. Pete condos and HOAs set their own minimum stays and rental limits, often stricter than the city. We review your documents before you list.

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Zoning Requirements
Most residential properties are limited to three stays under 30 days a year. Nightly rentals need zoning that allows hotel or motel use.

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Vacation Rental Registration
Short stays need a Florida DBPR license, plus state sales tax and Pinellas County tourist tax filings on stays of six months or less. We handle the setup.

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Get a free St. Pete area revenue analysis

Want to understand what your St. Pete area property could be earning?

Request a free revenue analysis and receive a personalized estimate based on your property, location, and market demand. Our team typically responds within 48 hours.

This offer is designed for current property owners looking for professional, hands off management.

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