Veteran-owned · SBE Certified

Your property, managed with heart.

Purple Heart handles leasing, rent, maintenance and compliance for rental owners, with the discipline of a 21-year Army career and the care of someone who treats your property like her own.

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Contemporary white-and-charcoal home with clean architectural lines and large windows
20 years managing residential property
21 years of U.S. Army service behind our founder
24 / 7 emergency line for urgent repairs
Bilingual service in English and Spanish
Our services

Property care, project delivery, and expert guidance.

From day-to-day property management to project coordination and consulting, one dedicated team helps you keep your property and your plans moving forward.

01

Marketing & leasing

Priced to the local market and advertised where renters actually look.

  • Rental rate analysis from local market data
  • Listings with professional photos and virtual tours
  • Showings and applicant follow-up
  • Compliant lease drafting and signing
02

Tenant screening

Reliable residents are the best protection your investment has.

  • Credit, criminal and eviction history reports
  • Employment and income verification
  • Rental history and landlord references
  • Consistent grading with formal approvals or denials
03

Rent collection

Rent collected on schedule and paid out to you without the chasing.

  • Monthly rent collection and online payments
  • Late-fee enforcement and payment follow-up
  • Security deposits held to state and local law
  • Owner disbursements each month
04

Accounting & reporting

Books you can read at a glance, ready when tax season comes.

  • Monthly and annual income and expense statements
  • Bill pay for taxes, insurance, mortgage and utilities
  • Annual operating budgets
  • Year-end summaries for your tax preparer
05

Maintenance & repairs

Small problems fixed before they become expensive ones.

  • Routine upkeep, landscaping and seasonal servicing
  • Work orders coordinated from request to completion
  • Vetted, licensed contractors we supervise
  • 24/7 hotline for burst pipes, HVAC failures and more
06

Inspections

A documented walkthrough at every stage of a tenancy.

  • Move-in and move-out inspections with photos
  • Routine interior and exterior checks
  • Written condition reports for owners
  • Itemized security deposit reconciliation
07

Turnover & make-ready

Less time vacant between one resident and the next.

  • Rent-ready assessment of every vacated unit
  • Deep cleaning, paint and repairs
  • Locks re-keyed between residents
  • Utility and HOA coordination
08

Resident relations

Residents who feel looked after stay longer and care for the home.

  • One point of contact for questions and requests
  • Move-in and move-out coordination
  • Lease renewals and rent reviews
  • Notices to and from residents, vendors and owners
09

Legal & compliance

The rules followed properly, so the risk stays off your desk.

  • Fair Housing compliant marketing and screening
  • Lease enforcement and formal notices
  • Eviction handling through the legal process, if needed
  • Records kept for every property
10

Project Management

Clear plans, coordinated teams, and steady progress from start to finish.

  • Project scope, timelines, and milestone tracking
  • Budget planning and progress reporting
  • Contractor and vendor coordination
  • Risk, issue, and stakeholder communication
11

Property & Business Consulting

Practical guidance to help you plan improvements and make confident decisions.

  • Property operations and process reviews
  • Renovation and improvement planning
  • Business workflows and team coordination
  • Action plans tailored to your goals

Thinking about a remodel? We also advise on renovations, decorating and upgrades that raise a property's rental value.

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Properties we manage
  • Single-family homes
  • Condos & townhomes
  • Multi-unit buildings
  • Small commercial spaces
For owners

Own the asset. Skip the 2 a.m. phone call.

Whether this is your first rental or one of many, you should be able to check a statement, see that everything is in order, and get on with your day.

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First-time landlords

Guidance at every step, from setting the rent to signing your first lease.

Out-of-area owners

Eyes on your property and regular updates, wherever you live.

Investors

A dependable operator for daily management while you grow the portfolio.

Military & relocating families

Run by a veteran who understands military life and what frequent moves ask of a household.

Multi-unit & small commercial

Detail-oriented, personal management for buildings with more moving parts.

How it works

From first call to first rent check, in four steps.

  1. 1

    Rental analysis

    We review your property and the local market, then recommend a competitive rent.

  2. 2

    Prepare & market

    A move-in inspection, professional photos and listings across multiple channels.

  3. 3

    Screen & place

    Every applicant is checked and verified. The right one signs a compliant lease.

  4. 4

    Manage & report

    We collect rent, handle repairs and send you clear statements every month.

Claudia I. Padilla, founder of Purple Heart Property Management
Claudia I. Padilla Founder · U.S. Army veteran
Our story

Built on service, by someone who has lived it.

Our founder, Claudia I. Padilla, was born in Mexico and raised in Texas by parents who came to the United States looking for a brighter future. She enlisted in the Army in 2004 and served for 21 years, with deployments to Iraq and Kuwait, supporting aviation units and mentoring fellow soldiers.

Along the way she earned a bachelor's in administration and a master's in Organization Development and Business Management, raised two daughters, and started managing property. That mix of discipline and care is what Purple Heart is built on.

SBE Certified · Small Business Enterprise

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”
Albert Einstein, the line Claudia runs the company by

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act ethically in everything we do.

Resilience

Challenges get met with strength and adaptability, not excuses.

Dedication

Exceptional service, for owners and residents alike.

Community

Connection and trust with the people who live in the homes we manage.

Growth

Always learning, improving and finding a better way to do the job.

In their words

Kind words from our clients.

“...has been a lifesaver for me.”
Gabriela Benitez Lara
“...went above and beyond...”
Emma Thompson
“...blown away by the amazing service...”
Oliver Hartman

Selected excerpts from testimonials on our existing website.

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For residents

A well-kept home and a manager who answers.

Repairs are coordinated quickly through licensed contractors, and urgent problems reach a real person at any hour. Looking for a place to rent? Ask us what is available.

Maintenance, rentals & urgent repairs (915) 875-9190
Office hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm CST Emergencies answered 24/7.
Project & advisory services

Project management and consulting for property owners and real estate teams.

Claudia consults on real estate and new construction projects, coordinating schedules, budgets and risk so your crew can focus on building. She works in English and Spanish, which keeps the office and the job site on the same page.

Talk to Claudia about a project
  • Projects delivered on time and within budget
  • Risks identified before they cost you
  • Clear communication across bilingual crews
  • Support that scales with the size of the job
Free rental analysis

Find out what your property could earn.

Tell us about your property and we will come back with a recommended rent and a plain explanation of how we would manage it. No cost and no obligation.

Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm CST
Serving
St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Brandon, Riverview, Tampa Bay and surrounding areas

Send your request directly to our team. No email app is needed.

Prefer to talk it through? Call (915) 875-9190. Hablamos español.