Instead, this rise is influenced by certain listings being unavailable during this period, along with higher prices set by some high-end listings to offset lower demand.Now, let’s examine the variation in cleaning fees per day of booking across the year, applying the same filters as in the previous case.Here are some observations:In contrast to the average daily rate, the cleaning fee per day of booking remains consistent throughout the year.The average value for our subarea in Okaloosa Island (represented by blue dots on the map) stands at $20.6 per day of booking.Financial Case Study: Analyzing the Performance of a Short-Term Rental in Okaloosa Island, FloridaIn this section of our analysis, we are going to conduct a financial case study to understand the expected performance of a 2-bedroom / 2-bathroom unit in the southwestern area of Santa Rosa Blvd., in Okaloosa Island.Here is a summary of our findings from the previous sections:There are two demand hotspots for short-term rentals in Okaloosa Island, with the one located at the southwest of Santa Rosa Blvd exhibiting a higher occupancy rate (69.6%) and a higher average daily rate ($306).The top-performing listings in this area typically feature 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with 5 out of 8 listings having these exact characteristics.We have analyzed a chart containing the top 100 most common amenities for top-performing listings with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.The high season extends from March to the end of November, with May and July being the peak months.The average daily rate for a 2-bedroom / 2-bathroom unit in this area throughout the year is $306, with an average daily cleaning fee of $20.Now, assuming we have located in the for-sale market a 2-bedroom / 2-bathroom unit meeting all our criteria, our objective is to run a financial case study to estimate cash-on-cash returns and other relevant parameters.The chart below presents all the inputs for our financial case study:Some observations:We anticipate receiving 40 reviews within a 12-month period, which is a conservative estimate based on our previous analysis.The bookings to review rate has been established at 85%.

5) Are there any other legal or financial considerations I should be aware of?

Here are some resources I found really helpful on my journey:1.

I have not house-hacked, so take this with a grain of salt, but I am thinking about it from the financial perspective, and it's analogous to owning a two- or three-family house, where you live in one of the units and rent out the others.  

Who have turned out to be the syndicator's close friends.This guy is smart enough to keep his operations relatively small so the "agencies" seem not to have the resources to go after these small fish.https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/fbi-cracks-down-on-a...

These numbers should be determined using a combination of the historical financial data available, feedback from your property management company, your business plan, and the property characteristics.Generally, you can expect per unit numbers like this:Repairs & Maintenance: $200 – $500 per unitAdministrative: $150 – $350 per unitUnit Turnover: $200 – $300 per unitContract Services: $200 – $500 per unitUtilities: $800 – $1,200 per unitAdvertising $100 – $300 per unitPayroll $1,000 – $1,600 per unit (very market specific)Insurance: (very market specific)RE Taxes: (very county specific)Again, these are very general per unit numbers but they should help provide you with guidance. 

My wife and I have been house hacking in NJ for over a decade, happy to help out and share what has gotten us to financial freedom. 

It may also be beneficial to seek advice from real estate professionals or financial advisors with experience in this type of situation.

Important to note, I am provided full access to all of the meetings and pre-development functions to grow my knowledge base while I am getting my personal financials in better shape to purchase properties I view as better long term investments. 

I may have some recommendations around resources you can use to make managing your rental process easier.