Your Advice, please Landlords

[Annelise A.]

My husband and I have the opportunity to purchase a few more properties on the beach near San Diego and I am looking for some advice from you all.

Monthly rental or Vacation rental? That is the question. These two properties are beautiful and well kept with little to no need for upgrading. The neighborhoods are peaceful and just a walk away from the beach. IMO, this could be great for a nice vacation/weekend home, but all I have ever done are regular rentals.

I have done extensive research, but research cannot top real world experience.

What are the pitfalls of vacation rentals from a landlord's POV vs. that of a regular landlord? Have you had any great experiences with either?

I understand those are not very well formulated questions, but I do greatly appreciate any and all advice you can share.

Thanks in advance!!