Seeking First-Hand Experience w/ these markets for STR

[Katharine Gonzalez]

Hi! We purchased our first vacation home last April in The Poconos PA and STR it to offset expenses. It's been doing well and we're now looking for another. I've done some reading and am looking into which of these markets to do more in depth research on. There are a few so I'm hoping to narrow it down with your insights. We're in downstate NY and would like to find a property in a warmer climate in the Southeast within a 3 hr flight from us that is typically a destination people drive to. If you can recommend any other areas, we'd love to hear. So far we're looking at:

Gulf Shores, AL

Apollo Beach, FL

Panama City Beach FL

Santa Rosa Beach FL

Destin, FL  

Tampa, FL

Bradenton Beach FL

Clearwater Beach FL

Marco Island FL

Navarre FL

Saint Petersburg FL

Satellite Beach FL

Paley's Island FL