We did increase rent after they vacated so if you have no tenants from the start you can start out with your desired rates. 

In fact, there're several "layers" of restrictions, including "at-risk" rules, basis rules for pass-through entities, hobby rules, new (as of 2021) "excess business loss" rules, special rules for Section 179 and business interest, self-rental rules, vacation homes rules, and more. 

Maybe advertise in NYC where people look for vacation homes in FL.

Short term guests are frequently on vacation, and are outside of the house a lot of the time, sightseeing, eating out. 

We manage several hundred tenants and know how to handle this and we know the laws in our state.Giving cash for keys definitely does not feel good but a protracted eviction in our tenant friendly state of 3 to 4 months, which is the normal plus attorney fees will easily exceed $10,000 depending on the monthly rental cost.

I've been running a vacation rental operation in South Florida for the past 7 years, helping owners drive revenue.

Hi Ember, my company manages 5 stars Boutique vacation rentals in Fort Lauderdale.

I also plan to ask one tenant to vacate as I will be moving into their unit.

I have props in Section 8 , vacation rental, cash rentals, and commercial. 

Do not believe the lie that you can adequately manage your vacation rental with your iPhone and some far east "customer service agents" to take the occasional phone call.