Buying STR in Destin/Fort Walton Beach

[Carlos Lopes]

Looking to buy a property in Fort Walton Beach. I’m in the military, and will be moving again in about 15 months. Currently renting, but was really debating buying a beach front condo in Okaloosa island to live in for the remainder of my time here, but then hoping to rent it out once I leave. 

Does anyone have any experience buying short term rentals in that area? Any recommendations? Just currently exploring what would give me the best bang for my buck. Seems like okaloosa is very busy and lucrative during summer, but kind of a dead town in the winter.