Destin a good place to invest in STR?

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Luke CarlPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Tennessee Florida · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 5k+ votes
4y

I have 2 in the area. Love it. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4...  this is a short term shop market just join them for a consult. I'm sure matt gardner will be along soon as well.  The house in the link I posted gross about 170k last year.

winters are empty. 3-4 months of empty. which is awesome. I was afraid of that before I bought here. now I love it. I like that I get a breather. Why work 12 months if I can only work 8 or 9. You will need to self manage if you didn't already know that.

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  • Luke CarlPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Tennessee Florida · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    4y

    I have 2 in the area. Love it. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4...  this is a short term shop market just join them for a consult. I'm sure matt gardner will be along soon as well.  The house in the link I posted gross about 170k last year.

    winters are empty. 3-4 months of empty. which is awesome. I was afraid of that before I bought here. now I love it. I like that I get a breather. Why work 12 months if I can only work 8 or 9. You will need to self manage if you didn't already know that.

  • FL · Member since 2018 · 81 posts · 68 votes
    4y

    @Luke Carl where's the other?

  • Real Estate Agent · Tampa, FL · Member since 2018 · 464 posts · 452 votes
    4y

    @Luke Carl Thanks for the shout out, my man! 

    @Carson Bankord - The income potential in the Destin and Miramar Beach areas is definitely stellar! With the rising values, the ratios of potential income to purchase price aren't as strong as two years ago, but there are still cash flowing opportunities to be found :) As an investor, I do highly recommend self managing to the max extent, but as a realtor, I've had some clients with success even using property managers.  (@Joe C. is a great example of that! lol).  Best of luck to you!

  • Member since 2022 · 6 posts · 0 votes
    4y

    Thanks guys! This is helpful. 

  • Rental Property Investor · San Jose, CA · Member since 2020 · 47 posts · 4 votes
    4y

    @Luke Carl how expensive was the property if you don’t mind me asking?

  • Real Estate Agent · Destin, FL · Member since 2019 · 116 posts · 111 votes
    4y

    What Matt said! I would also try to hook up with an agent who can bring you some off market deals. 

  • Investor · Navarre, FL · Member since 2013 · 4 posts · 5 votes
    4y

    I have a STR unit in Santa Rosa Beach that does very well. Definitely recommend the area!

  • Property Manager · Central Florida · Member since 2020 · 236 posts · 128 votes
    4y

    Hey Carson! Destin is a fantastic market and is also just an incredibly beautiful city all-around. Beyond having high cash-flow potential, it also is a seasoned vacation rental market that is not overly strict on their policies. I believe you do need some vacation rental licensing, but it shouldn't be too difficult of a process to obtain. I shot you a PM and would love to talk more about your journey!

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