Gulf Breeze Property Management Services
Rob Brooks Realty property management is the #1 trusted name for real estate and rental properties in the Florida panhandle. We have over 70 years of experience helping buyers, sellers, and homeowners make good property decisions to help their families. Our property management services extend to Gulf Breeze and are serviced through our Pensacola location right across the bridge.
Gulf Breeze, FL
Email: rentals@robbrookspropertymanagement.com
Phone: 850.733.6440
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Thinking about renting out your Gulf Breeze home? We make it easy and stress-free! Our property management system ensures reliable rent payments, vetted tenants, and 24/7 support. We handle the tenant screening, lease agreements, maintenance, and rent collection for the property. Our team is deeply familiar with the Gulf Breeze rental market and can help you maximize your investment.
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Rob Brooks Realty Property Management - Pensacola (Serving Gulf Breeze)
Email: rentals@robbrooksrealty.com
Call: 850.733.6440
Location: 700 S Palafox St #200B1 Pensacola, FL 32502
Local Rental Market Analysis
The Gulf Breeze rental market commands much higher rent when compared to surrounding areas. Many Gulf Breeze residents commute to Pensacola using the three-mile bridge. Low crime and highly rated schools mean many more dollars per square foot for property owners.
Rob Brooks Realty property management team discusses the rental market in Gulf Breeze
Why Gulf Breeze is a Great Place to Rent Your Property
Gulf Breeze properties command higher rents compared to almost all other areas nearby (including Pensacola, Navarre, and Fort Walton Beach). A huge number of Gulf Breeze residents commute to Pensacola for work across the Pensacola Bay Bridge (also called the "three-mile bridge"). Crime rates are very low for this area of Florida, and the schools are some of the best ranked in the region, including in Santa Rosa County.
Different Zip Codes, Different Strategies
Gulf Breeze “Proper” 32561
Two postal zip codes make up Gulf Breeze. The locals call the actual city limits of Gulf Breeze, "Gulf Breeze Proper", and when combined with Pensacola Beach make up the 32561 zip code. While Gulf Breeze proper was established decades ago and has very few newer subdivisions, newer families from around the country have moved into town, having read and heard about the great lifestyle. Residents can enjoy a walk to the library, city hall, restaurants, or Shoreline Park. They love that their kids can walk or ride bikes to school without having to cross busy roads, 32561 has the highest rent per square foot rates compared to any location within 40 miles.
Gulf Breeze “East” 32563
The 32563 zip code is further to the East, past the Gulf Island National Seashore Live Oak Reservation. This area has both older neighborhoods that have been in existence for 60 years and neighborhoods that are being developed now. Because of a wide range of house ages, sizes, and conditions, Gulf Breeze zip code 32663 has a greater variety of rent prices (although, it is still one of the highest rents per square foot of any of the communities of the Emerald Coast). While this area also enjoys a low crime rate, it is more of a driving community and less of a walking one than Gulf Breeze Proper. The communities of Midway and Tiger Point are within this area of Gulf Breeze.
All of the Gulf Breeze postal code area is a peninsula surrounded by 18 miles of water on 3 sides, so there are a lot of waterfront houses and water access for the community. Gulf Breeze has grown over the decades by many who have discovered this gem, yet still maintains a smaller community feel. People who own or rent here desire to stay long-term.
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Why Property Owners Choose Rob Brooks Realty
Our Long Term Management System
Every time we meet with a homeowner to put their property up for rent, we walk them through a three-part process used to manage properties. This is time-tested and gets high marks from owners and tenants. It creates clear lines of communication for owners and a stable experience for the tenant.
- Manage the Property - All maintenance, emergencies, monthly roadside surveys, and vendor work are all done by our team. We send you monthly email updates.
- Manage the Money - A secure escrow account is created to protect your money. We send the rental income to the owner immediately when payments are processed. All year-end tax information and reporting are provided.
- Manage the Tenants - The work involved in marketing the property online, showing the unit, screening tenants, and managing move-in details is done by our experienced team.
Check out our full long-term property management page for all details related to this proven system.
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Property Management Team
The main foundation of our system relies on a team with a deep background in real estate and managing people. Michael Gregg, Atresia Morgan-Lambert, and Rob Brooks are the property managers of the company. Michael runs the show and has a background in law enforcement and healthcare emergency management. Atresia has a variety of experience in the industry and is great at vetting and obtaining the right tenants for the property. Rob has been licensed as a Realtor since 1994, and holds CRB, CRS, and GRI certifications. The team around Rob Brooks handles showings, screening, finance, maintenance, and overall strategy.
Testimonials from Owners
"I have known Rob Brooks for over 20 years. He is one of the most honest, hardworking, Christ-like people I know. He has managed houses and business property for us and we have never had an issue with him or his management style. He will go out of his way to make sure everything goes smoothly for his clients. Thanks, Rob, for your excellent service to our community!"
Jenny Homeowner
"Handled my rental home for 3 years with ease. We had great renters! When ready to sell it, Rob sold it in 6 days and we had 2 offers to choose from. Rob Brooks is excellent!"
Luke Homeowner
"Excellent work ethic, clear contracts, communicates efficiently and on a timely manner. From listed to rented in 10 days! Highly recommend it!"
Susana Homeowner
Neighborhood Overview
Gulf Breeze is geographically the "hinge" point between the Pensacola metro and the rest of the Florida panhandle along US 98. Three-mile bridge connects Gulf Breeze to Pensacola, and it is put to use every morning by commuters (except when the bridge was closed in 2020 due to Hurricane Sally and residents had to drive to the 281 toll bridge to get to Pensacola...not fun!)
Renters in this area are willing to pay a much higher dollar value than in Pensacola or Navarre. Much of this comes down to school rankings and crime rates Gulf Breeze resides in Santa Rosa County, which is more desirable in general when compared to Escambia County schools right across the bridge in Pensacola. Gulf Breeze High School is ranked #1 in Santa Rosa County and has a higher college readiness score when compared to Escambia County School District.
Crime is much lower in Gulf Breeze, especially when compared to Pensacola. It receives an A+ rating from CrimeGrade.com, with areas of Pensacola receiving a C grade or lower (depending on the neighborhood). According to BestPlaces.net, Gulf Breeze's violent crime rate and property crime rate are both lower than Pensacola's and lower than the national average.
Crime ranges from 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime). These crime rates are based on data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Residents can access Pensacola Beach with a four-minute drive across the 399 bridge. There is an entire stretch of beaches and sand leading all the way to Navarre Beach. To the east is Gulf Islands National Seashore, which offers miles of stunning drives alongside untouched natural dunes and water.
FAQs
Our office is just across the Pensacola Bay Bridge at 700 S Palafox St #200B. This is less than 4 miles to Gulf Breeze. Our property managers have very easy access to all neighborhoods and stop through frequently.
We typically don't say this for other communities, but we manage just about every property that Gulf Breeze has to offer. Our specialties lie in taking great care of properties that bring a higher rent, including waterfront and newer builds. But we also successfully manage older Gulf Breeze homes, townhomes, and commercial properties.
Tenants need to be mindful of the local regulations within Gulf Breeze. What may interest most newcomers are the regulations about Golf Carts. While permitted in the city of Gulf Breeze and in some communities like Tiger Point, they are not permitted on Hwy 98's Gulf Breeze Parkway and some other streets.
Gulf Breeze is known for its great schools and low crime, which makes for an excellent long-term rental situation. Families are interested in moving into larger square foot homes in the area, which commands higher rents for our owners. Close access to the beach and work across the Pensacola Bay Bridge is a huge bonus.
As of 2025, our average vacancy time is less than a month, though this can vary by neighborhood.
We collect the pet fee ($350), one month’s rent, and a security deposit at the time of signing.
We believe in treating tenants with respect, ensuring open communication, and resolving issues promptly. Positive relationships with tenants often lead to longer stays and better care of your property.
We coordinate maintenance requests quickly, often troubleshooting issues with tenants before sending a contractor. For repairs under $350, we handle them immediately, keeping you informed without unnecessary disruption.
Security deposits are held in a non-interest-bearing account and cannot be touched by any party until the lease ends. Our goal is to return the full deposit to tenants, provided the property is in good condition.
We have been in the Gulf Breeze area for over 15 years.
While we’re not attorneys, we have extensive experience navigating the legal complexities of property management. We produced an entire video on navigating legal issues with property management that may arise. A key piece of advice is to set everything up correctly from the start. Clear expectations with residents and proper documentation can prevent many issues down the line. We can offer guidance on important topics such as drafting addendums and ensuring compliance with Florida Statute 475 (Real Estate Brokers, Sales Associates, and Schools) and Florida Statute 83 (Landlord and Tenant).
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