I'm also in Virginia ,  Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach area but I am always happy to help

I just shy away from places without strong established tourism markets i.e. growing urban areas, national parks, beaches etc.

I'm excited to be under contract for my first short-term rental in Pompano Beach, Florida. 

,Im looking to connect with fellow STR hosts in the west palm beach area.

Hi Matt, I have family in that area & we always get a rental house when we go to the beach.

I am 98% in the Tampa marketHowever, I am originally from Atlantic City NJ area and actually manage 1 outside of AC and had previously managed a couple in the Long Beach Island area.Obviously very seasonal market but the one I have in Ventnor was bought for around $800k and grosses around $120k per year, 80% coming MDW-LDW

Im across the bay in Apollo Beach/Ruskin area.

STR (if more than 50/100 miles from your home, or at a destination like lake house or beach house), allows you to put 10% down vs 15/20% down for conventional financing. 

Imperial beach because it is cheapest beach RE for ~200 miles for various reasons but a big one is the sewer issue.  

Talk about how good the schools are, how close to the beaches or other attractions, Size/type of kitchen, ease of maintenance of swimming pool if in place or jet powered swim lane, Covered parking if so, etc.