Broker Associate
Troy Nowak
Pinellas Airbnb and short-term rental Realtor · Tampa Bay, FL
Short answer
Troy Nowak is a Florida real estate broker (license BK3436609) at Mangrove Bay Realty in St. Petersburg. He helps investors buy and sell short-term rentals across Pinellas County, from St. Pete, Clearwater and the Gulf beaches to Largo and Dunedin, and in Bradenton.
He owns and manages his own STRs in Pinellas, so he reads a deal the way an operator would.
About Troy
Troy is a licensed Florida broker at Mangrove Bay Realty who helps buyers, sellers, and investors across Pinellas County with short-term rental and furnished-rental real estate. His STR buyer work is strongest in Indian Rocks Beach, St. Pete, Clearwater, Largo, Seminole, Dunedin, and the Gulf beach communities where zoning, HOA rules, flood risk, insurance, and resale fallback can change the deal.
He owns and manages six local rentals, hosts as an Airbnb Superhost, and moderates the Airbnb Tampa Hosts community. He enjoys helping investors buy right, sell well, and make the operating side smoother with guidance on furnishing, management, cleaning, and resale strategy.
Experience and track record
- Florida Broker Associate at Mangrove Bay Realty · License #BK3436609
- 300+ home sales over the last five years
- Owns and manages six Pinellas County short-term and furnished rentals
- Airbnb Superhost and moderator of Airbnb Tampa Hosts
Recent Airbnb success stories
- Pinellas Park client Airbnb , Purchased for $275,000 with a $75,000 renovation and on pace to gross over six figures this year.
- Amenity Paradise , Purchased for $950,000 and on pace to gross over $200,000 this year as one of the top-rated Airbnbs in the area.
- Troy's Dunedin Duo , Purchased for $550,000 with a $130,000 renovation. Troy owns and manages it himself.
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FAQ
Questions people ask about Troy
Who is Troy Nowak?
Troy Nowak is a Florida real estate broker (license BK3436609) at Mangrove Bay Realty in St. Petersburg. He represents buyers and sellers of short-term rentals across Pinellas County and in Bradenton, and he owns and manages his own STRs in Pinellas.
What areas does Troy Nowak serve?
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.
Does Troy own short-term rentals himself?
Yes. He owns and manages his own short-term and furnished rentals in Pinellas County, which is why his deal reviews cover guest demand, setup, cleaning and management as well as the purchase.
Is Troy Nowak a licensed Florida real estate broker?
Yes. Troy holds Florida real estate broker license BK3436609, active through September 30, 2028. You can look it up on the Florida DBPR license search at myfloridalicense.com.
How do I get Troy to look at an STR deal?
Send the address and asking price through the Review STR Deal form on the contact page, or call or text (727) 404-5530.
Talk with Troy
Share what you're looking for and Troy or someone on the team will text you back personally.