Has anyone ever left a golf cart at their vacation rental for people to use to get to the beach?

Ironically, in line with your interest in Galveston, I am about halfway through constructing a beach home there (Beachside Village), which I plan to use as an STR / vacation rental.

Here are some key strategies to consider to help you stand out, maximize your occupancy rate, and boost your cash flow.First and foremost, invest in properties short distances from popular vacation spots like famous beaches, golf courses, and locations with great weather all year.

@Hai Loci'm contemplating something similar; i can get 80% LTV. i bring in a cash partner for the downpayment on an investment property we turn into a vacation rental.let's say the pp is 100k.1. partner puts in 20k (and has this as lien on mortgage)2. i manage the vacation rental over the summer.3. we split cash flow (with property management fee considered).4. then we split equity  .is this essentially what you're outlining above?

We place vacation rentals and many other properties which have been recently renovated and purchased at distressed prices.

It looks like the STR regulations are fairly easy to navigate and it seems to be a popular vacation destination.

@Candor RealSure anytime - we’ve been vacationing in the eastern and western White Mountains for 20+ years, and can answer any questions you have about that market.

Google the term "Google Vacation Rentals".

@Jeff Ebert I've really enjoyed working with Declan McGonigal with MyBeach Vacation Rentals. 

While I am surprised at that, I also think it is the proper way to view real estate.I always go back to my first vacation rental purchase as an example:  In 2005, I bought a beautiful, 2-acre creek-side cabin in Cosby (near Gatlinburg) for $240,000.