Question is what are STR rules in WPB, like how restrictive are they?

Also, the only restriction I really see if that it’s a two night minimum.  

I’ve worked with a lot of first-time buyers, and common concerns like HOA restrictions or property management costs often come up.

I most likely pay it back to the tenant unless the price seems odd.

I occasionally get someone that says, "I know this one guy..." but they can't provide actual details and it's probably just a rumor.Almost all legal disputes are over security deposits and very small amounts.Large suits involve injuries, which are only a risk if the landlord is negligent (e.g. fails to repair a broken step and the tenant falls).Even if the landlord is guilty, the suit will most likely be settled out of court and covered by insurance.Even if it goes to court, insurance will cover the costs.The odds of a landlord losing a lawsuit for more money than the average insurance policy will pay are about the same as winning the lottery or being struck by lightning twice.

Andrew Acuna I find it odd that you are so offended that other people think differently than you.

Along these same lines some association in ski areas restrict the number of months you can rent your unit in a year. 2) Do you provide management/cleaning services?

This seems odd to me and skews the data.  

Less governmental involvement, restrictions, fees, red tape, etc. here in SW Florida. 

Unless you are in a vacation area, I would never buy a STR that does not work as a LTR.Regarding another pandemic, we have one like every 100 years, so I am playing the odds that we are not going to have another covid lockdown situation anytime soon.