@Kevin Mathisen
I currently own 1 shorty term vacation rental in the poconos (Albrightsville) as well as 40 more units in the suburbs of Philadelphia (Bucks County) where I currently live. Short term rentals either down the shore or up in the poconos are money makers. The reason why I started with the poconos is because you have 52 weeks of rental interest, compared to say wildwood nj you only have 16 weeks max.
Where I’m at the tenant pays the fees/taxes the county and state charge. Which was stated above
3% Carbon county 6% state use tax. The Cap rate is fantastic, this year 2019 I’m shooting for 20%. But also remember the higher the Cap rate, the higher the attention/time needed. If I could recommend a few things for you, it would be as followed.
1. Hire a great cleaning company, and make sheets mandatory with your vacation stay. Don’t let tenants bring their own( because sometimes they don’t).
2. Repair and address any need or concern the tenant mentions ASAP.
3. Be flexible with early and late check in/out.
4. Remember it’s a business, and run it that way.
Well I hope this helps. PM if I can help out more.
Good luck!