Also, I would not personally advertise for 8 guests, no one vacationing wants to share a 1 shower for 8 people. ( is it really 1200 sq ft, it doesnt look like it?

Don't leave loose ends that can bite you, unless you like to vacation in Vegas, then in that case, roll them dice?

If you are below market rent and a tenant vacates it could be faster.Mostly I ask these questions in hopes of educating other newbie RE investors.Because the expensive cap ex items last many years, I fear your expenses likely do not allocate properly for these costs and your cash flow is worse than you realize.I believe the current market is challenging.  

. • Look near major employers + transportation corridors where long-term rental demand is strong (not just vacation rentals). • Duplexes/triplexes around Haines City, Poinciana, and South Orlando often pencil better than right by the tourist corridor. 

I love vacationing there, and I also have friends who live there, but they all complain about the house prices.

Frequently vacation packages are marketed as 4 days/3 nights so there may be some nuance on days/nights there.

Starting without much cash is often an advantage - it forces you to use higher leverage options, like HouseHacking, Second Home / Vacation Home Loans, Wraps, Subject To, or Seller Finance, which can really compound your returns when you do it right (or compound your losses when you do it wrong).

Beautiful 3 Bed, 2 Bath Home with 2-Car Garage, Luxurious Vinyl Plank Flooring, Plush Carpet, Elegant Granite Countertops, Energy-Efficient Stainless Steel Appliances.

Hello all, I am new to RE investing, and I am hoping to start by acquiring a vacation STR in the Shenandoah National Park area.

It is one or the other.People get fined, penalized or worse, get a long term vacation in a federal subsidized tiny home that comes with matching clothes for all the inmates, oops I mean tenants.