I’m exploring the idea of buying a vacation home near Yosemite, which I also plan to list on Airbnb.

What's your biggest struggle when it comes to designing your vacation rental?

Well, STR can work well for people who own a vacation house for personal use, and just want to generate some extra income when not in use.  

2024 was a banner year for our investor clients with eight prime Oregon Coast vacation rentals sold.

We have almost exclusively residential but have a few small retail rentals. Small shops with apartments above. When we post theses its hard to figure out where. On Facebook marketplace you have to call it an apartment...

When considering a vacation rental property, it’s essential to have a backup plan and understand the numbers for annual leasing.

A quick google search of your state indicates the following regaridng timeline to give notice:30 daysFor tenants who have lived in the property for less than one year, or have a lease for less than one year60 daysFor tenants who have lived in the property for more than one year but less than two years, or have a lease for more than one year but less than two years90 daysFor tenants who have lived in the property for more than two years, or have a lease for at least two yearsI'd definitely touch base with an eviction attorney in your state to ensure you are not missing any steps and to have the attorney as a backup option in case the tenant does not vacate easily.

Midtown and Brickell in Miami are the hot spots for the city. 

What works best really depends on your goals and risk tolerance, but here’s a quick rundown of what I’ve seen happening in the area:STRs: These are still solid in vacation-heavy areas like Naples, Fort Myers, and the barrier islands.

All a mid-term rental is someone staying not permanently but longer than on vacation.