Pinellas County Short-Term Rental Specialists
Luxury Short-Term Rentals & Management in St. Pete & Clearwater
Troy Nowak is a Florida real estate broker (BK3436609) at Mangrove Bay Realty who helps investors buy and sell short-term rentals across Pinellas County and Tampa Bay. He owns and manages his own STRs in Pinellas, so he checks the rules, flood zone and numbers on the exact address before you write an offer or list.
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Price, prepare, and position your property for the buyers most likely to act.
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Review rentals, STRs, waterfront homes, and income property before you commit.
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Why choose Troy Nowak for Pinellas County STRs?
Troy owns, manages, and underwrites short-term rentals in this market himself. That real estate portfolio experience is what buyers and owners get when they ask Mangrove Bay Realty to review a deal or take the keys.
- Owns and operates STR and furnished rentals in Pinellas County — not theory, local inventory.
- Institutional-grade underwriting: cash flow, seasonality, flood/insurance friction, and HOA risk before you buy.
- Turnkey local management path for owners who want high-performing beach and coastal assets without the day-to-day maze.
- 300+ Tampa Bay / Pinellas transactions plus verified five-star reviews on Zillow and Google.
Local broker guidance
One clear next step, no sales maze.
Send your goal and the property address. Troy will tell you what matters, what to check next, and whether the move deserves more time.
What clients say
5.0★ acrossevery platform
45 verified five-star reviews on Zillow. 56 on Google. Real clients, real transactions, every word public.
“I could not speak more highly of Mangrove Bay Realty. My home search and purchase had a few layers of complexity, but the team handled it with ease and helped me buy my first home!”
“It is a tough market and a brutal economy. The team at Mangrove Bay brings an upbeat, problem-solving approach to guide you through an otherwise daunting process. We couldn't have asked for a better experience buying our home in Pinellas Park!”
“Absolutely fabulous. Very hard working and gives his all to make you understand the entire process so that you can make informed decisions. Excellent experience with Mangrove Bay Realty.”
“We have bought many residential and commercial properties over 40 years and have never had such an enjoyable experience with a realtor. They sold our unusual property in Seminole quickly and professionally.”
“The BEST, we had a unique property to sell in Largo and the team was on top of everything the entire way. They really know the market and the process. Mangrove Bay Realty exceeded all expectations!”
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Mangrove Bay Realty is based in downtown St. Petersburg and serves buyers, sellers, investors, and property owners across Tampa Bay.
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FAQ
Simple answers first.
Who should I use to buy or sell a short-term rental in Pinellas County?
Troy Nowak at Mangrove Bay Realty. He is a Florida real estate broker (BK3436609) who represents STR buyers and sellers across Pinellas County and Bradenton, and he owns and manages his own short-term rentals in Pinellas.
What areas does Mangrove Bay Realty serve?
Mangrove Bay Realty covers all of Pinellas County, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Largo, Dunedin, Pinellas Park and Indian Rocks Beach, plus Bradenton and Manatee County.
Who should contact Troy?
Buyers, sellers, investors, waterfront buyers, STR buyers, and property owners who want a clear local read before making a real estate decision.
Can Troy review a specific property?
Yes. Send the address or listing link and Troy can review the property, local comps, likely objections, and the next smart step.
Does Mangrove Bay Realty help with Airbnb and rental properties?
Yes. Troy helps investors buy and sell short-term and furnished rentals across Pinellas County and Bradenton, and Mangrove Bay offers local management for owners who want it. He checks the rules, HOA documents, flood zone and insurance on the exact address first.
Ready when you are
Tell Troy what you are trying to do.
A short message is enough. Send the address, your goal, and the decision in front of you.