Andrew Dougill
Tampa-based REALTOR®, Professional Property Manager, and Co-Owner/Broker of Hoffman Realty LLC
Andrew Dougill is a Tampa-based REALTOR®, professional property manager, and Owner/Licensed Real Estate Broker at Hoffman Realty LLC. Andrew has been a real estate investor for more than 40 years and brings this expertise to supporting small investors across the Tampa Bay area.
Since joining Hoffman Realty in 2000, Andrew has brought operational leadership and industry advocacy work with NARPM Tampa Bay and Suncoast Tampa Area Realtors.
Andrew has been invited to train property managers and to present, moderate, and serve on expert panels covering property management operations, technology, privacy/PII, and housing advocacy in Florida and nationally. He has also participated in local, state, and federal government affairs efforts on issues affecting landlords, property managers, and rental housing.
Find a list of all resources by Andrew here: https://www.hoffmanrealty.com/blog/author/andrew/
Quick Facts About Andrew Dougill
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Andrew Dougill |
| Title | Owner and Licensed Real Estate Broker |
| Company | Hoffman Realty LLC |
| Location | Greater Tampa Bay Area, Florida |
| At Hoffman Realty | January 2000–Present |
| Florida Broker License | BK687982 |
| Company License | Hoffman Realty LLC Real Estate Corporation License: CQ1011165 |
| Professional Focus | Property management operations, real estate investing, landlord-tenant advocacy, technology, privacy, and risk management |
| Andrew@hoffmanrealty.com | |
| LinkedIn Profile | |
| Realtor.com | Realtor.com Profile |
| Homes.com | Homes.com Profile |
What is Andrew Dougill’s role at Hoffman Realty?
Andrew Dougill oversees the operational side of Hoffman Realty’s property management work, focusing on the systems that keep leasing, maintenance, accounting, inspections, and owner communication consistent. His role is to support the team, improve processes, and help ensure small-investor clients receive reliable service without depending on one person to manage every detail.
This team-based structure reflects Andrew’s background in engineering, technology, and business operations. It allows Hoffman Realty to provide specialized support across each stage of the property management process while still maintaining owner-level oversight.
What does Andrew Dougill specialize in?
Property Management Operations and Business Systems
Real Estate Investment and Landlord Guidance
Andrew Dougill has been a real estate investor and residential landlord for more than 40 years. He brings that owner-side perspective to Hoffman Realty’s work with small investors, accidental landlords, military owners, and homeowners deciding whether to rent, sell, or hold a property long term.
Landlord-Tenant Policy and Government Affairs
Andrew Dougill is active in local, state, and national advocacy work affecting landlords, property managers, and rental housing. He has served in leadership and advocacy roles with NARPM Tampa Bay, Suncoast Tampa Area Realtors, Florida Realtors, the Bay Area Apartment Association, and the City of Tampa Human Rights Board.
Technology, Privacy, and Risk Management
Andrew Dougill has trained and presented to property managers on personally identifiable information, financial fraud, identity theft, computer hacking, social engineering, ACH fraud, cyber ransom, and Florida Information Protection Act responsibilities. His background in engineering and technology gives him a practical role in helping property managers understand operational and data-security risk.
Tampa Bay Rental Market and Owner Strategy
Andrew Dougill helps owners think about rental property as a long-term investment. His guidance considers cash flow, appreciation, mortgage paydown, tax advantages, depreciation, property condition, insurance costs, and the owner’s financial goals.
What professional memberships and leadership roles does Andrew Dougill hold?
| Organization | Role | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) | Professional Member & NARPM Accounting Standard Committee Member | Current |
| NARPM Tampa Bay Chapter | Board Member | 2015–2022 |
| NARPM Tampa Bay Chapter | Legislative Chair | 2022–Present |
| Suncoast Tampa Area Realtors | REALTOR® | Current |
| Suncoast Tampa Area Realtors | Property Management Committee | 2012–2020, 2026 |
| Suncoast Tampa Area Realtors | Government Affairs Committee | 2022–Present |
| Florida Association of Realtors | REALTOR® / Property Management Committee | 2024–Present |
| The City of Tampa | Human Rights Board Member | 2024–Present |
| Bay Area Apartment Association | Professional Member / Government Affairs Committee | 2023–Present |
What first-hand property management experience does Andrew Dougill bring?
Leading Hoffman Realty’s Operations Since 2000
Andrew Dougill joined Hoffman Realty in 2000 after a career in engineering and business operations. At Hoffman Realty, he applies that systems-based background to property management operations, helping the company serve rental owners through defined processes, departmental support, and technology-driven workflows.
Managing Through Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
During the 2024 hurricane season, Hoffman Realty managed storm-related issues after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton affected rental homes across Tampa Bay. Andrew Dougill described the company’s workload shifting from roughly 30 occupied inspections per month to roughly 30 occupied inspections per day, while maintenance requests increased from about 25 per day to about 25 per hour.
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Andrew Dougill credits Hoffman Realty’s departmental structure with helping the team divide urgent storm-response work across roofing, fencing, flooding, mold remediation, insurance adjusters, vendors, and inspections so no single person had to handle every emergency at once.
Protecting the Company and Staff During the 2007–2009 Downturn
Andrew Dougill and MaryAnn Hoffman led Hoffman Realty through the 2007–2009 real estate downturn. In a podcast interview, they discussed using financial reserves not only to protect their own household, but also to keep Hoffman Realty operating and keep staff in place while many owners were walking away from properties.
What advocacy work has Andrew Dougill done for landlords and property managers?
Andrew Dougill has served in landlord-tenant and property management advocacy roles through NARPM Tampa Bay, where he is listed as Chapter Legislative Chair, and through civic service on the City of Tampa Human Rights Board. He has also publicly commented on rental housing policy in Hillsborough County and participated in Washington, D.C. advocacy related to the CARES Act 30-day notice requirement for landlords.
| Advocacy Area | Location / Organization | Andrew Dougill’s Role |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fraud Legislation | Florida / NARPM Government Affairs | Andrew described working with Florida legislators for approximately six months on a proposed statute that would make application fraud a third-degree felony when used to attempt to rent property, buy a home, or obtain a loan. |
| CARES Act 30-Day Notice Issue | Washington, D.C. | Andrew Dougill and MaryAnn Hoffman traveled to Washington, D.C. to discuss the CARES Act 30-day notice issue affecting Florida landlords, including meetings related to Florida Senator Rick Scott’s office. |
| EPA Lead-Based Paint Certification | Washington, D.C. / NARPM | Andrew and MaryAnn participated in Washington, D.C. discussions about EPA lead-based paint requirements affecting property managers and pre-1978 rental properties. |
| City of Tampa Human Rights Board | Tampa, Florida | Andrew was appointed by the Mayor to serve on the City of Tampa Human Rights Board, reviewing investigated complaints related to employment, housing, and public accommodations discrimination within Tampa city limits. |
Where has Andrew Dougill presented or been featured?
| Date | Event / Publication | Topic / Role |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2014 | Property Management Expert Panel | Represented a medium-sized Tampa Bay property management company while serving as Chair of GTAR’s Property Management Task Force |
| July 21, 2016 | NARPM Tampa Bay Chapter |
Topic: PII – What is it, how to protect it and how to survive losing it? Presented on PII protection, financial fraud, identity theft, computer hacking, social engineering, and Florida Information Protection Act responsibilities |
| October 20, 2016 | Fourandhalf Article | Quality Growth For Your Property Management Business. |
| January 23, 2017 | PM Grow Summit | Featured as a main stage speaker on growing a property management business without adding doors |
| February 21, 2017 | NARPM Greater Lakeland Chapter |
NARPM Lakeland – Holy Cow! We Have Been Hacked Presented on personally identifiable information, ACH fraud, cyber ransom, and sensitive customer data |
| March 2017 | NARPM Broker/Owner Conference, Las Vegas | Presented “What is the Right Size For Your PM Business?” with Melissa Prandi and Steve Crosland |
| October 2017 | NARPM National Conference, Orlando | Presented “How to Identify, Target, and Close Your Most Profitable Clients” |
| January 18, 2018 | NARPM Tampa Bay Chapter | Moderated a panel called Don’t Get Left Behind – Learn How Technology is Changing Property Management. |
| July 11, 2019 | The Property Management Show | Featured with MaryAnn Hoffman discussing So You Married a Property Manager? How to Run a Property Management Business with Your Partner or Spouse |
| July 18, 2019 | NARPM Tampa Bay Chapter | Served as a panelist on a property management expert panel hosted by Harry Heist |
| April 20, 2023 | The Property Management Show | Featured with MaryAnn Hoffman discussing entrepreneurial lessons from the 2007–2009 recession |
What areas does Andrew Dougill serve?
Andrew Dougill works with rental property owners, real estate investors, buyers, sellers, and tenants throughout the Greater Tampa Bay area. Hoffman Realty serves owners in Tampa, South Tampa, Carrollwood, Riverview, Valrico, Apollo Beach, Wimauma, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and nearby communities.
Outside of Hoffman Realty
Outside of Hoffman Realty, Andrew Dougill is a father of twins attending the University of Florida and Florida State University. He is also an avid sports fan and season ticket holder for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Lightning.
