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Katharine G.
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STR (AirBnb/VRBO) Orlando—First Time Investor

Katharine G.
  • New York, NY
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Hi all!

NY based investor looking to get a vacation home in Florida (tale as old as time, right?) and seeking some wisdom for a rookie.

Interested specifically in Kissimmee/Orlando/Davenport as Disney market feels familiar to me and it’s generally a cheaper entry point than beach condos.

Looking at Regal Oaks (staying here now on vacation myself and enjoying it, though have read mixed things about occupancy), Windsor Hills, and Champions Gate.

Goal is to have a second home that I AirBnb out the majority of the year but also can escape to when NYC is ruthless (like now :) hoping to live in the 150-250K range, bonus if there’s a pool (regal oaks has community pool and individual hot tubs), and solid amenities.

Other than reading for my life, how can I number crunch and prepare for this? (Tricky to do now, especially) Anything you’ve done in this market that you wish you’d known about?

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Tyler Gibson
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  • Orlando, FL
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Tyler Gibson
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@Katharine G. I work with these types of assets and Partner With @Alice Horn of Villa Key management. They have the ability to create projections for any property you have an interest in. They build out the Pro-forma for you so you have an idea of what you are getting into. I would be happy to help in any way I can so feel free to reach out. 

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