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Danny Gallagher
  • Shoreham, NY
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Investment/Vacation Property on west coast of Florida

Danny Gallagher
  • Shoreham, NY
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Hi all,

I'm looking for local information/guidance about possible areas on the west coast of Florida to buy a single family residence to utilize as an AirBnB. I'd like to book short term rentals when I'm not using it. I only plan to use it a couple of weeks out of the year. I'm looking to avoid HOAs/deed restricted and want to be careful of town restrictions on short term AirBnBs. If you have any locations that might work, please let me know. I've been researching areas up and down the west coast that might work, but haven't found a sweet spot yet.

Thanks for your help in advance,
Danny

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Stetson Miller
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  • Fort Myers, FL
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Stetson Miller
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Fort Myers, FL
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@Danny Gallagher I can also recommend Cape Coral, seems to be a perfect fit for what you're describing! Let me know if you would like to see what the area has to offer and I would be happy to help. The suggestions above are great, and are spot on for retaining the highest rental demand. 

The winter months are our busy season in the area, so October-March are going to be your highest demand and highest grossing months. Some owners choose to sign 6 month leases for the remaining summer months, and others choose to keep the STR year round. Either way, it's dependent upon what would be best for you, since you mentioned wanting to use the property yourself a few times a year.

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