Crestview Property Management Services
Our team offers full-service, long-term property management services for owners in Crestview and Valparaiso. We have 70+ years of experience working in local real estate. We want to help you make your property a cash-flowing investment for you and your family.
Crestview, FL
Email: rentals@robbrookspropertymanagement.com
Phone: 850.396.2626
95+ Properties under management
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Professional Long-Term Property Management
If you are looking for professional management of your rental property, you've come to the right place. Rob Brooks Realty offers high-quality management services to help you lower your stress and find excellent tenants. Property owners find the process straightforward and actually enjoy working with our team. You can count on timely rent, carefully chosen tenants, and exceptional assistance through our proven property management system. We handle renter screening, lease drafting, property upkeep, and rent collection. Our team leverages decades of real estate experience to help you make the best decisions as a landlord and protect your investment.
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Rob Brooks Realty Property Management - Fort Walton Beach (Serving Crestview)
Email: rentals@robbrooksrealty.com
Phone: 850.396.2626
Location: 201 Miracle Strip Pkwy Ste F, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Local Rental Market Analysis
Crestview has the most affordable rental prices in Okaloosa County. What does this mean for the tenant? Larger houses and more land for the money. This is especially attractive to military tenants who commute from Crestview to Eglin Air Force Base every day.
Rob Brooks Realty property management team discusses the rental market in Crestview
One downside for tenants who commute to Eglin is Highway 85. This 10-mile stretch of road runs south into Niceville and serves as the main access to the base on the west side of town. It tends to take a LOT longer to get on base during the prime commuting hours of 6:30 am-9 am and 3:30 pm-6 pm. A 25-minute drive can turn into a 45-minute drive (or longer).
The city of Crestview has put a lot of effort into road construction and infrastructure projects. It's a very fast-growing city, expanding especially on the north, east, and west ends of town. The coming bypass with Interstate connectivity on the West side of town should bring interesting changes in the development of traffic flow and new communities.
The majority of the tenants in this area are military, but some are retired folks as well.
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Why Property Owners Choose Rob Brooks Realty
Our System for Managing Homes
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.
Property Management Services
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
Neighborhoods Overview
Crestview is the largest city in Okaloosa County. Since it's miles from the shores of the Gulf of America, it feels much more like a medium-sized city rather than a beach town (like Fort Walton Beach or Destin). Crestview has had the largest percentage growth from 2020 to 2025 of the top 5 cities in Okaloosa County. The residents of Crestview tend to be a blend of military and retirees.
Crestview was named for its high northern overlook of the Yellow and Shoal rivers to the south. It started as primarily a farming community that developed more quickly as the first railroad of the area came through town in 1894. Back then, steam locomotives needed water at different stops to operate, and Crestview had good options of fresh water from the rivers. Crestview became the county seat when Okaloosa County was formed in 1917. The main street of Crestview is a pleasant walk and has interesting restaurants and shops. It is located near the main intersection of Highways 87 and 90.
FAQs
Our office is located at 201 Miracle Strip Pkwy Ste F, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, and is a 27.7-mile drive from the center of Crestview. We check on all of our properties every month.
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We primarily manage single-family and townhomes in Crestview. Many of the properties we manage are especially geared to active duty or retired military. Our Crestview properties tend to have more square footage and larger lot sizes than properties we manage in other cities of Okaloosa County.
Crestview is the most affordable city in Okaloosa County. Tenants can get more bedrooms and space for their dollar. Crestview is also used as a bedroom community for Eglin Air Force Base, which means the majority of the tenant pool is military.
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. We do a thorough walk-through inspection before the tenant arrives and after the tenant leaves to determine how much should be deducted from that deposit. Our hope is to return the full deposit to the tenants because they kept the property in great condition.
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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Let us help you think through the best strategy for your property. Get in contact with our property management team today.