This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is ideally suited for corporate housing, offering explicit subleasing options and multi-year leases. Located just minutes from MacDill Air Force Base and the scenic Bayshore Boulevard, it provides easy access to downtown Tampa and its vibrant attractions. The property is perfect for traveling professionals, academics, and military personnel seeking a convenient and comfortable living space.

The home is surrounded by marinas, fishing spots, and waterfront parks, making it an attractive choice for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Its proximity to local hospitals and downtown amenities ensures that tenants have everything they need within reach. With a high occupancy rate and a strong rental history, this property is a reliable investment for long-term tenants.

Important Notes

Rent is $3,800 furnished.

Property Features

• 3 Bedrooms / 1 Bathroom: A comfortable layout ideal for professionals and families.
• Laundry Room: Convenient in-home laundry facilities.
• Fenced Backyard: Spacious and fully fenced with mature landscaping and a storage shed.
• Proximity to Attractions: Minutes from Bayshore Boulevard, marinas, and downtown Tampa.
• Parking: Includes 2 carport spaces for easy parking.

Tampa does not have a single "permit" that makes a property legal. Instead, it relies entirely on Zoning Districts.

The critical rule to know is the "7-Day Minimum."

• Residential Zones: In most standard residential zones (RS, RM), rentals for less than 7 nights are generally prohibited unless the property is in a specific "Overlay District" or you obtain a difficult "Special Use" permit.
• Commercial Zones: If the property is in a Commercial zone (e.g., Ybor City, Channelside, Kennedy Blvd corridor), nightly rentals are allowed by right.
• Arbitrage Strategy: You must focus on properties in Commercial Zones or accept that you can only do 7+ night bookings in residential areas.

Key Requirements

• State License: You must obtain a Vacation Rental License from the Florida DBPR.

• Business Tax Receipt (BTR): You must register for a City of Tampa and Hillsborough County Business Tax Receipt.

• 7-Day Rule Compliance: You must verify the zoning. If you list a residential home for 2-night weekends, Code Enforcement can shut you down for illegal "transient use".

Operational and Safety Standards

• Occupancy Limits: Maximum of 2 persons per bedroom + 2 additional persons (City Code).
• Noise: Tampa has strict noise ordinances, particularly in Ybor City and South Tampa. Citations go to the "Responsible Party".

Tax Obligations (The Good News)

• Total Tax Rate: ~14.5% Total (7.5% State Sales/Surtax + 6% Tourist Development Tax).
• Collection: Airbnb and Vrbo COLLECT the 6% Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax (TDT) for you.

• Note: Even though they collect it, you are technically still supposed to create a "Tourist Tax Account" with the Tax Collector for reporting purposes, though the payment is automated.

Enforcement

• Code Enforcement: Enforcement is complaint-driven but active. If neighbors report "party houses" in 7-day restricted zones, the city investigates the listing calendar to prove the violation.

Summary for Arbitrage

• Commercial Zones (Green Light): Ybor, Channelside, Downtown.
• Residential Zones (Yellow Light): Only viable if you set a 7-night minimum stay