Hi Julianne, Investing in rental properties near a beach in Florida sounds like a great idea, especially if you're looking to combine investment with personal enjoyment during the winter months.

But would it be fine if I Iabeled myself as the listing owner and made the other person the host? 

The seller was the most lazy person I have ever met.

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The best way to hedge your bets in the right direction and also protect your personal space is to look for uneven multis.What am I talking about?

LLC is more based on protecting personal assets from business liability.

I don't have personal experience with it though. 

If this area interests you @Angelo Proto, he would be a great person to reach out to.

Have had it happen in personal houses before, it was usually due to humidity in cities with high, high humidity. 

The seller needed to sell quickly due to personal reasons, which allowed us to negotiate favorable terms.