Buying an Airbnb in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida

Market Target Update with Christina

Avery Carl — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series, Luke Carl sits down with Christina from The Short Term Shop to discuss the Sarasota and Bradenton markets. They cover how backyard space and amenities like pickleball courts drive competition and multiple offers, why pools are a must-have for both investors and second-home buyers, and how demand is shaped by the beaches, sports tournaments and seasonal travel patterns. Christina also shares insight into Bradenton’s investor-friendly regulations compared to nearby Sarasota and Clearwater, plus strategies around timing purchases to maximize rental income.

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Chapters

(00:00:02) - Office Sharing in the Home
(00:01:44) - Bradenton Real Estate: What's Going On?
(00:07:19) - Offers for a $500,000 Home
(00:11:03) - Bradenton vs Clearwater: How Do They Compare?
(00:16:07) - Are Property Investors Buying Homes in Braidington?
(00:17:49) - The Tampa home for sale
(00:19:09) - What Do You Need For A Pool?
(00:22:44) - Real Estate Talk: Manatee County
(00:27:34) - Bradenton: Best Place to Buy

Airbnb Pricing and Calendar Management In Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be covering pricing and calendar management! We'll talk about if it is a heavy snowbird market, how minimum night stays vary throughout the year, lead times and how they change and more!

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Common Airbnb Management Occurrences In Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll discuss some common occurrences you should expect to deal with when owning property on the west coast of Florida. We'll go how to choose appliances that are better built for beach houses, dealing with red tide, hurricane season and more.

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Setting Up Your Airbnb In Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be going over the setup process once you've closed on your property. We'll discuss electronic locks, cameras, digital guidebooks, must have kitchen appliances and more.

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The Real Estate Contract Process When Investing In Short Term Rentals In Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be walking through the contract process for short term rentals on the west coast of Florida. We'll talk about the ins and outs of earnest money deposits in Florida, as-is contracts, inspection periods, what a typical home inspection will cover and more.

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Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth Book - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

Short Term Show and Short Term Rental Management Show - https://linktr.ee/strmshow

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https://theshorttermshop.com/cash-flow-calculator/

https://theshorttermshop.com/estimated-returns/

https://theshorttermshop.com/florida-west-coast/

Financing Airbnbs In Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be discussing different financing options for Airbnbs in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. We'll cover the easiest types of loans to find,differences between non warrantable condo and condo-tel, creative financing and more.

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Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth Book - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

Short Term Show and Short Term Rental Management Show - https://linktr.ee/strmshow

The Short Term Show - https://linktr.ee/theshorttermshow

https://www.facebook.com/groups/shorttermshop

https://theshorttermshop.com/cash-flow-calculator/

https://theshorttermshop.com/estimated-returns/

https://theshorttermshop.com/florida-west-coast/

Building Your Short Term Rental Buying Team in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be talk about building your buying team! We'll discuss how to vet an agent, how to find a home inspector, why you should review your inspection with the inspector, how to find a cleaner and more.

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Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth Book - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

Short Term Show and Short Term Rental Management Show - https://linktr.ee/strmshow

The Short Term Show - https://linktr.ee/theshorttermshow

https://www.facebook.com/groups/shorttermshop

https://theshorttermshop.com/cash-flow-calculator/

https://theshorttermshop.com/estimated-returns/

https://theshorttermshop.com/florida-west-coast/

Short Term Rental Expenses In Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be talking about standard expenses you can expect to have when owning a property on the west coast of Florida. We'll discuss basic utilities, insurance, tips for choosing a property that could possibly yield lower insurance rates and more.

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https://theshorttermshop.com/cash-flow-calculator/

https://theshorttermshop.com/estimated-returns/

https://theshorttermshop.com/florida-west-coast/

Why To Buy an Airbnb In Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series, we will be covering all the reasons you should consider purchasing your next STR property on the west coast of Florida! We'll discuss why people visit the west coast of Florida, how regulations change from county to county (& some exceptions), how difficult is it to find vendors and more.

Connect with Avery and the Short Term Shop:

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www.strquestions.com

Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth Book - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

Short Term Show and Short Term Rental Management Show - https://linktr.ee/strmshow

The Short Term Show - https://linktr.ee/theshorttermshow

https://www.facebook.com/groups/shorttermshop

https://theshorttermshop.com/cash-flow-calculator/

https://theshorttermshop.com/estimated-returns/

https://theshorttermshop.com/florida-west-coast/

What Type of Property to Buy for Airbnb In Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be discussing what types of properties do best in this market and what you should consider purchasing. We'll cover where to look for single family homes, more affordable submarkets vs more profitable submarkets, what to avoid and more.

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www.strquestions.com

Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth Book - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

Short Term Show and Short Term Rental Management Show - https://linktr.ee/strmshow

The Short Term Show - https://linktr.ee/theshorttermshow

https://www.facebook.com/groups/shorttermshop

https://theshorttermshop.com/cash-flow-calculator/

https://theshorttermshop.com/estimated-returns/

https://theshorttermshop.com/florida-west-coast/

Analyzing Airbnb Income In Sarasota & Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be discussing the potential revenue for properties on the west coast of Florida. We'll cover the lack of great listings in siesta key, go to property sizes for each area, do you need a pool and more.

Connect with Avery and the Short Term Shop:

www.theshorttermshop.com

www.strquestions.com

Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth Book - https://amzn.to/3Adg6PA

Short Term Show and Short Term Rental Management Show - https://linktr.ee/strmshow

The Short Term Show - https://linktr.ee/theshorttermshow

https://www.facebook.com/groups/shorttermshop

https://theshorttermshop.com/cash-flow-calculator/

https://theshorttermshop.com/estimated-returns/

https://theshorttermshop.com/florida-west-coast/

Buying an Airbnb in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000