Done right, Tampa is an excellent market for it, and since we have so many South American vacationers, you can tap into that market using platforms other than Airbnb.

The above was stated with nothing but peace and love for all of our beautiful vacationers. 

With that being said, they are free to choose where they stay and where they eat and where they do laundry.I drive by all the local motels each morning and evening and count the vehicles that look like contractors (and not vacationers or travelers) in the parking lots. 

AirBNB isn't difficult to self-manage, but it's not a hands-off investment, so just be sure you're willing to put in the additional $ and effort in order to get those bigger returns.And of course, when planning your purchase, make sure you location is desirable to a short-term renter - think about if you're targeting vacationers, or traveling business people, etc. and make sure your location/space makes sense and will be appealing to them.I'd AirBNB a house-hack all day long if I could actually afford to buy a MFR (or even SFR) in my city. :) 

I'm considering a condo purchase in Siesta Key, FL, which is a high-demand area for vacationers, snow birds as well as relocating or travelling professionals. 

.* Warmer climate in the southeast * Checks the boxes on both snow bird monthly rental & vacationers for STR in the summer*Price range under 400K*So... what submarket with attractions, attracts YOU !

If your main customer base are vacationers then you’re going to have a harder time.

@Stetson MillerHi Stetson, I have been thinking of buying a STR property near this area of Florida as well and would love to know some more specifics of which is the best area of Cape Coral and types of houses/condos vacationer's are mostly looking for.

It is close to everything, but the immediate neighboring homes and commercial properties might rub some vacationers the wrong way.

Bear in mind if there is a down turn in the economy while it might not effect housing it will effect vacationers.