Don't Close on a Deal Until You Have the Insurance Quote
Monday, October 12
If you've been underwriting rentals along Florida's Panhandle: Destin, Pensacola, Panama City Beach, 30A, Navarre, you've probably noticed something odd. Two houses that look similar on paper can carry wildly different annual insurance bills. That gap is not a quirk. It is often the difference be...
How to Evaluate Whether a Florida Vacation Rental Will Perform
Thursday, September 24
Florida vacation rentals can look incredible on paper. The listing photos are beautiful. The beach is nearby. The seller provides an attractive revenue projection. Similar properties appear to be booking for hundreds of dollars per night. But none of those things automatically make a property a g...
How I Evaluate an Investment Property Before I Ever Schedule a Showing
Sunday, August 02
If you've ever found yourself analyzing dozens of listings only to end up more confused than when you started, you're not alone. One of the biggest mistakes new investors make isn't buying the wrong property. It's spending too much time looking at properties that never had a chance of becoming go...
The Emerald Coast Markets Investors Are Watching
Friday, June 26
For many out-of-state investors, 30A is the first place that comes to mind when considering a vacation rental along Florida's Emerald Coast. It's easy to understand why. The communities along Scenic Highway 30A have built a reputation for beautiful beaches, upscale homes, charming town centers, a...
5 Things I Tell Every Emerald Coast Investor
Monday, June 22
If you've spent any time browsing vacation rental listings, you've probably come across Florida's Emerald Coast. With its white-sand beaches, emerald-green water, and millions of annual visitors, it's easy to understand why investors from across the country are drawn to markets like Destin, Miram...
The New Rules of Buying a Florida Beach Condo
Thursday, June 18
For years, buying a beach condo on Florida's Emerald Coast seemed like a straightforward investment strategy. Find a unit near the beach, furnish it well, list it on Airbnb or Vrbo, and watch the bookings roll in. While vacation rentals remain a viable investment opportunity, today's market requi...