Would anyone be able to help me with analyzing the market for short-term rentals in certain areas?

Looking to diversify my long term rental portfolio with some STRs in the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area but I fully admit I'm short the knowledge in that space.

I thought I saw something recently about new restrictions in the Nashville area for short-term rentals?

I had one (he retired) that put a local lawyer so in his place the local lawyer resorts to calling me names (in fairness I cal, him 2 bit, short for 2 bit lawyer which seems correct - he is much less creative and just uses profanities to describe me) and taking off in the opposite direction when I am around.  

I’m launching a short-term rental property management company here in the Raleigh market and would love to connect with other local managers and co-hosts.

Both short-term rentals (STRs) and long-term rentals (LTRs) can be profitable, but the path to those returns looks very different.Here’s a quick breakdown:Short-Term Rentals (STRs)Higher income potential: Nightly rates can often outpace monthly rents, especially in high-demand areas.Flexibility: Owners can use the property themselves when it’s not booked.More work (or systems): Guest turnover, cleaning, and constant marketing require either a strong management system or more personal involvement.Market sensitivity: Local regulations and seasonal demand can change things quickly.Long-Term Rentals (LTRs)Stability: Steady monthly cash flow with less turnover.Lower expenses: Fewer turnovers mean less spent on cleaning, furnishing, or marketing.Easier to finance: Lenders often prefer long-term rental stability.Less flexibility: Once you sign a lease, the property is locked in until renewal.The real question isn’t “Which is better?”

One mentioned that he viewed it as ‘musical chairs,’ and at the time he didn’t want to be overleveraged, so he ‘took his chair’ by paying off a majority of his portfolio (not all but got pretty conserative).

I stumbled upon this site while I was searching for ways to start a short-term rental business.

Major draws include University Research Park, PNC Music Pavilion, and the light rail connection into Uptown.

@Isabel Cano reach out to @Josh Green if you are interested in running a successful short-term rental in the Tampa Bay area.