Vacation rentals are doing much better but as you are probably aware the summers in SWFL are slower than the winters for sales and vacationers.

There is a lot of talk about the future of tourism during and post-COVID and how it will affect the behaviors and choices of vacationers. 

Vacationers, snowbirds, retirees and digital nomads are your potential clients to monetize your investment.

The road access from I-40 for vacationers is an easy drive and is always maintained in inclement weather.

Big Bear is what kind of vacationers you are wanting to attract.

Do you recomm end that I remodel the shower (at the very least) or just give discounts to vacationers and communicate as to why, so I can at least realize profit right away?

It's a pleasure to do business with the well-to-do vacationers who rent my place.  

Seek out the most popular properties; look at the amenities and facilities they offer, as well as the location, which should give you a good idea of what vacationers find most appealing.Doing thorough research from a guest viewpoint can help you establish solid criteria when making a buying decision.Heather

I'm familiar with the area but more as a vacationer who's been looking to buy into the area for several years.

The vacation homes that are the best investments here are the ones primarily in gated communities, they have the amenities that vacationers want (pool, spa, etc.), and they have 6 or more bedrooms.Feel free to contact me, and I can give you more detail.