But being a beach property, it is good to have something there for the days it might rain

While Vegas might feel like a good choice because it’s closer, let me make the case for Panama City Beach or Destin—they’re the kind of spots that could turn your first investment into a major win.Here’s the thing: PCB and Destin aren’t just beach towns—they’re vacation magnets.

I am currently located in Daytona Beach and would prefer looking at property in this area, but for the right deal I would be willing to relocate.

- just starting out I would steer clear, it's nice that the rental income is guaranteed but that can be a rough tenant base and many new real estate investors just get smokedIf I was just starting out in real estate and had $750k to play with, I would really try to understand my goals - is it to retire on a beach and be completely passive?

Not easy, we are trying to raise a BILLION, yes a billion, to build, " Miami Beach " in Tormina.

Also considering a coastal STR in some of the smaller beach communities.That's great!

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I am just South of you down in Pinellas County by the Gulf Beaches and its a great time to buy now. 

As I looked into Gulf beach house investments, the numbers there are break even.

All that said, I actual in cocoa beach area so probably even more desired than orlando but orlando was all it would allow me to select when setting up my account.