I employed a full-service property management company that has many section-8 rentals in its portfolio to help me navigate this.Came to find that 2/3 of the inherited tenants were non-paying.

If there are several people who say they navigate these environments without all these horrifying and despicable experiences, it would behoove you to consult with them.

You must understand how to navigate CMHA, deal with inspections contracts etc BTW, how do you know you are buying in the right area and for a good price.

If you're considering getting into PM when you retire, the stars might just align, because I plan to have a healthy number of doors and a need for a satellite office in the Springs. 

Your input will be invaluable for those looking to invest or get started in the Sunshine State.Let's get the conversation going and help each other navigate the exciting world of short-term rentals in Florida!

I'm sure it's a much more useful tool than I give it credit for but if you are starting out in real estate or the str game (as indicated by the op) my suggestion is that you need to build on the fundamentals of real estae investing and learn your business not learn how to navigate a tool that may or may not provide value to your particular business.

Having a good plan is like your secret weapon, helping you navigate the bumps along the way.

For one thing, you are assuming property management is easy, and you have all of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully navigate everything from privacy and fair housing laws, to unit turnovers, advertising, showing, screening, rent collections, accounting, evictions, and providing 24/7 maintenance. 

If so, how did you navigate it?

I did consider pre payment penalty but that would be easy to navigate.