I own all my toys, never seriously worry about money (I suspect everyone with any money always at least pays attention to it), spend my winters in Florida and rarely work in any sense (I do some consulting and side teaching) more than 10 hours a week.

Every small relief in rates triggers a rush of buyer traffic, I would take advantage of this fall and winter before the cyclical spring market rush.  

I'm from NY looking at Jacksonville since we would like to visit during the winter months as well. 

The off peak is late winter/early spring (March to May) and we've had no less than 30% occupancy with an average of around 45%. 

Hi all,I am new to the BP community and would like feedback / pointers on how to learn more about potentially getting an out of state winter home / STR investment property in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. 

Think of all the horror stories about tenants maxing out the heat with their windows open during the winter, deliberately running water bills up, etc. 

I would be interested to see what the seasonality is.Packwood can be tough to get to in the winter.

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

I don't know your specific market all that well but have you done some analysis on your ADR during the high season X your high season occupancy rate and determined whether taking lower priced slow season bookings vs letting your property stay vacant during the winter averages out in your favor?

The winter months bring people from the south who want to see snow and plenty of outdoor and winter activities in and around the area.