How to Rent Out My House in Jacksonville
Here is how to rent out my house the right way in Jacksonville. Thinking about renting out your house in Jacksonville or Northeast Florida? Here are the steps to do it right, and how Rental Property Partners can handle them for you.
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Step by Step
- Check your mortgage, HOA, and insurance. Confirm your loan terms allow renting, review HOA leasing rules, and switch to a landlord policy.
- Get the home rent-ready. Deep clean, fix safety issues, test smoke detectors, and service the AC.
- Set the rent. Price from recent leases nearby, not guesses.
- Market it. Good photos and wide listing exposure bring more qualified applicants.
- Screen applicants consistently. Check credit, income, rental history, and background, and follow fair housing laws.
- Sign a Florida-compliant lease. Spell out rent, deposits, pets, maintenance, and HOA rules.
- Handle the deposit correctly. Florida law has rules for how security deposits are held and returned.
- Document move-in condition. Photos and a written inspection protect you at move-out.
- Manage the tenancy. Collect rent, handle repairs, and send proper notices when needed.
Read more about Florida landlord-tenant law for homeowners.
Management Packages
Three plans built around how involved you want to be, your income goals, and your property’s needs.
Essential Package
10% of monthly rent
+ 75% of first month’s rent (leasing fee)
For owners who want trusted systems and basic support.
- Rental pricing analysis using CRM tools
- Preferred vendors (handymen, HVAC, plumbers)
- Full tenant screening: credit, income, background
- Online rent collection and owner portal
- Quarterly drive-by photo updates
- Monthly reporting and year-end tax documents
Professional Package
15% of monthly rent
+ 75% of first month’s rent (leasing fee)
For owners who want full leasing support and better oversight.
- Everything in Essential
- Listing on major rental platforms with professional photos
- Tenant showings scheduled and conducted
- Full tenant placement and lease signing
- Move-in and move-out coordination
- Monthly drive-by photo updates
- Maintenance fully coordinated by our team
Premium Package
20% of monthly rent
+ 75% of first month’s rent (leasing fee)
For out-of-state owners and investors who want full peace of mind.
- Everything in Professional
- Interior and exterior inspections twice a year with photo reports
- Eviction coordination (notices, filings, court)
- 24/7 emergency response
- Utility setup and tracking
- Dedicated Owner Success Manager
- Optional landscaping, pest control, and pool service
Own several rentals? Ask about reduced rates, as low as 8%, for multi-home investors. See full package details.
Why Homeowners Choose Rental Property Partners
- Veteran-owned and female-led local team that lives in the communities we serve
- Military-friendly: we work with service members renting out their homes after PCS orders
- Backed by an affiliated real estate brokerage and title company if you ever decide to sell
- Clear pricing with no surprise fees
How to Rent Out My House FAQ
Do I need a license to rent my own house?
Owners generally don’t need a license to rent their own home, but local registration or HOA approval may apply. Managing for others requires a Florida real estate license.
Can you just find a tenant for me?
Our Essential, Professional, and Premium packages are full management plans. Call us to talk through what you need.
Have questions? Call us or see our how to rent out my house options and pricing.
Talk to a Local Property Manager
Get your free rent estimate or call (904) 478-7368. We manage homes across Jacksonville, St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau counties, including Nocatee, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Atlantic Beach, and Jacksonville.
Our Family of Companies
- Homes for sale in St. Augustine and Nocatee with Tanya Cosmini, Broker/Owner
- Realty ONE Group Elevate, a full-service real estate brokerage with offices in Jacksonville and St. Augustine
- Title Company of Florida, title insurance, escrow, and closings statewide
Affiliated business disclosure: Realty ONE Group Elevate is owned by Tanya Cosmini. Title Company of Florida is owned by her husband, Sam Gorniak, and Rental Property Partners is owned within the same family. Because of these family relationships, the owners may benefit when you use more than one of these companies. You are not required to use any of them and are free to choose other providers.
Rental Property Partners. Rental estimates are not guarantees of rent or occupancy. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.