Padsplit and Coliving

[Connor Robertson]

Hey BP Community,

I’ve been doing a deep dive into alternative rental strategies in the Tampa area and wanted to see who else is exploring or already operating PadSplit-style co-living models here.

Tampa’s population growth and rental demand are making the economics of shared housing increasingly attractive(I think).

 I’m especially curious how other investors are navigating the zoning, permitting, and operational nuances in Hillsborough and surrounding counties. Seems like Tampa has some real potential to create both cash flow and social impact through affordable room rentals.

For those of you who are investing in Tampa:

• Are you scaling single-family homes into rooming houses or PadSplit-compatible setups?
• How are you financing the conversions, and what kinds of returns are you seeing?
• Any areas of Tampa you’ve found especially favorable or challenging?
• Are you self-managing, or using house managers?

Would love to connect and hear how others are thinking about growth in Tampa—especially with the mid-term rental wave heating up and long-term affordability remaining a key challenge for the city.