I’m a local short-term rental operator here in South Florida, so happy to chime in:Neighborhoods: Popular STR areas in Fort Lauderdale include Las Olas, Victoria Park, and areas near the beach.

In my opinion, for short term it is a good investment especially if it is located in a busy area that has something going on.

In the words of Warren Buffett, "my hold period is forever."

If you only have a standard homeowner’s or dwelling policy, you may not actually have coverage for short-term rental activity unless there’s a specific endorsement.

Any recent data on short sales? 

You MUST have a correct STR policy specific to short term rentals.Check out Proper (expensive), CBIZ and Foremost (very popular here) to get some quotes. 

Typically these short furnished leases have shorter termination periods and easier termination like a month to month so if you have a good month to month you are good.

Hi, we are considering turning our long term rental property into a short rental.

The city of Denver doesn't allow for non-owner occupied short-term rentals.

I am 63 and interested in retiring, and so I am looking to sell a high end short term rental business in Maine.