Clearwater / Indian Rocks Beach are quite a bit more flexible in STR regulations from what I can research online and get back from the city but St Pete really is the star of the show in that area in my opinion.

Wherever you pick make sure you have a rockstar property manager and attorney.

You can learn to do this on your own or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

The biggest key is to establish a rockstar team that you can trust.

This will give you time to furnish the unit, get the listing up, and get yourself some 5 star reviews.

I would suggest, don't rock the boat.

Immediately, the goal was to make the home look less like a well-maintained grandparents' home and more like a lake homeWe resurfaced the brick fireplaces with lake stone veneers, which really transformed the spaceWe repainted everything in neutral / natural tones (beige, greys, light blue, light green)In the ensuing years, we added landscaping beds using rocks from around the propertyBuilt a paver patio, pathway, and firepitAdded a retaining wall landscaping bed to redirect water What was the outcome?

Tal,I own several rental properties in central Arkansas, including Little Rock.

A big key I've found is spending the time up front to interview, vet, and hire a rockstar team that is local.

If they are doing those two things and willing to pay market rent why rock the boat?