Mark Johnston started investing in Central Florida real estate before most of his current tenants were born. Over 30 years, he has built a portfolio of approximately 110 residential properties across Polk and Lake Counties — homes he owns outright, manages personally, and maintains to a standard he would be comfortable living in himself.
He is a licensed Florida real estate broker (BK615616), which means he has passed the highest individual licensing standard the state requires. More practically, it means he understands leases, disclosures, fair housing law, and the legal responsibilities of a landlord — and takes them seriously.
What makes working with Mark different from renting through a management company is simple: you are dealing with the owner. When you call (407) 810-9220, Mark picks up. When something breaks, he is not routing your request through a call center. When it is time to renew your lease, you are talking to the person who actually owns the home.
He focuses on Bartow, Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Auburndale — the same communities he has invested in for three decades. That is not a marketing position. It is just true.