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About
We are a family owned full service property management company that has been servicing Tampa Bay since 2011. We are not just in the management business, we're rental property owners too.
Four things that set us apart from the competition:
1) Our management fee is only 8%
2) We will place a new tenant in a vacant property at no charge.
3) We reduce the owners liability.
4) We reduce vacancy rates using two proven techniques
Makita Home’s commitment to our clients is that we will help them take the absolute best care of their rental property. The way we ensure this is by placing exceptional long term tenants. We make it our #1 priority to increase our clients cash flow.
We have spent years refining our systems to make it painless for the owner and convenient for the tenant. Our clients experience more cash flow, timely rent payment, efficient maintenance and longer term tenants. If tenant turnover takes place, our screening process is planned well in advance to make sure downtime between tenants is minimal.
Overview
Hired 37 times
Serves Tampa, FL
Background checked
3 employees
15 years in business
Business hours
Sun1:00 pm - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Services offered
Property type
Homes
Apartments
Number of properties
Multiple properties
Single
Monthly rental income
< $1,000
$1,000 - $2,500
$2,500 - $5,000
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Ravinath K.
Mar 6, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
We found Patrick on Thumbtack and also met him personally for renting our house. He is very process oriented and he knows what needs to be done to rent the house. Thanks Patrick for all your support and getting the house Rented in few days
Details: Homes • One property needs to be managed • $2,500 - $5,000 • Vacant • More than 1 year
Property Management
Lucy F.
Jul 7, 2026
Working with Patrick at Makita Home Management has been an outstanding experience! Patrick took over management of our rental property while there was already an existing lease with a challenging tenant, and he handled every aspect of the situation professionally and confidently.
Patrick is incredibly responsive, prompt, and communicative. From the beginning, he set clear expectations for both us and the tenant, making the entire management process straightforward. He provided detailed management reports, handled maintenance requests, and managed the tenant’s move-out seamlessly.
One of the things we appreciated most was knowing we could trust him completely. He’s reliable, honest, and always available by phone or email when we had questions. He also has an excellent network of vendor partners who provide quality work at fair prices, which saved us both time and money.
If you’re looking for a propertymanager who is proactive, organized, and professional, I highly recommend Patrick and Makita Home Management.
Martha G.
Dec 27, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Best decision I've made in propertymanagement. I interviewed several managers who weren't familiar with the Dunedin, nor did they have practical knowledge of repairs or issues arising with tenants. Always felt like other managers were taking a guess on rental rates, but Patrick Tillman was straightforward, knowledgeable and had the experience. We have another rental on the east coast that we've used for over 10 years, and I'm certain I'll stay with Makita Home Management. Very professional, on time and thorough.
Details: Home(s) • One property needs to be managed • $1,000 - $2,500 • Vacant • More than 1 year
Property Management
Yingnan Z.
Jun 8, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
My previous PM didn’t do what he supposed to do. I ended up with handling everything by myself during the leasing period. It was exhausting.
I decided to turn to Patrick for help. So far so good after I went with Makita.
I just started to work with the company and I will add more updates going down the road.
Details: Home(s) • One property needs to be managed • $1,000 - $2,500 • Vacant • More than 1 year
Property Management
Jesse C.
Apr 17, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
While I did not use Makita (since I decided to manage myself for at least the first year since I have the time to do so), I did interview multiple propertymanagement companies and felt this one provided the best value. Patrick was also very responsive and professional so I'm confident he would do a great job for someone who doesn't have time to manage the property themselves.
Details: Home(s) • One property needs to be managed • $2,500 - $5,000 • On-site management • Occupied • More than 1 year
Property Management
Credentials
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Joseph Tillman
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our management fee which is 8% of the monthly rent and we will take all the stress out of owning a rental property.
1) We don't charge a fee for placing the first tenant in a vacant property.
2) We don't earn a mgmt. fee until the property is rented and the
owner is receiving rent
3) We reduce vacancy rates using two proven techniques
Contact us today and maximize your rental property's potential
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For the 8% management fee we provide the following services:
* We advertise rentals on our website and dozens of other websites.
* We show the property to everyone who inquires.
* We do a credit check and background check on all applicants.
* We verify applicants employment & income with W-2's -or- tax returns.
* We collect rent from tenants through an online portal.
* We handle all property repairs with aggressive pricing.
* We pay for all repairs out of the reserves on the property.
* We disburse all rent payments by ACH direct to the owner bank.
* We perform all book keeping for the rental property.
* We email monthly owner statements. including invoices for maintenance.
* Owners receive end-of-year reports and a 1099 for tax purposes.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
In wanting to learn how to better manage the properties in our own portfolio, we sought out the training of a property management veteran. After learning his management system and mentoring under him for months we were able to streamline the management of our rental business. Finding better tenants, effectively screening them and training them more effectively on our expectations of tenants and their care of the home they are renting.
