Buying an Airbnb in The Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Market Update with Pete

Avery Carl — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Luke Carl walks through real, on-the-ground deal analysis in the Emerald Coast market with Pete from The Short Term Shop, covering Destin, 30A, and Panama City Beach. They break down why certain properties are still sitting despite strong revenue potential, how seller motivation often has more to do with time and fatigue than price, and why making offers is the only way to uncover real opportunities. The conversation also digs into condo vs. townhome economics, HOA tradeoffs, bonus depreciation strategy, and why turnkey doesn’t always mean “best deal” in today’s shifting market.

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Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon
Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

Chapters

(00:00:02) - Real Estate Talk
(00:02:27) - Real Estate Chat:
(00:03:52) - Good Homes for Sale in Destin and Panama City Beach
(00:07:12) - How to Make an Offer on a Home
(00:08:59) - Two townhomes for sale in Destin
(00:10:09) - 561 Emerald Coast, Tampa Bay
(00:11:17) - Townhouse
(00:14:56) - Neighbors Houses in Cypress Breeze
(00:17:03) - This 5 bedroom, 5 bath house for sale in Newark
(00:19:00) - 5 Bedroom Townhouse Near Destin
(00:20:45) - Short Term Rentals
(00:22:21) - 4101 PBC Condo, Panama City Beach
(00:25:52) - The Secret to Buying a Home
(00:26:22) - Matt Walsh's Big Calendar

Market Target Update with Pete

Avery Carl — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the series, Luke Carl is joined by Emerald Coast agent Pete from The Short Term Shop to break down what’s really happening in the Destin/PCB/30A beach markets. They discuss how falling interest rates, the return of 100% bonus depreciation, and more realistic seller expectations are creating strong buying conditions in 2025, plus why January/February and late summer can be prime times to go under contract on a short-term rental. They also dig into days-on-market realities for vacation rentals, seller psychology, creative financing attempts, and why Pete still sees the Emerald Coast as relatively affordable compared to other U.S. beach markets.

How to connect with Pete:
petetheshorttermshop.com

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:

Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon
Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

Chapters

(00:00:02) - Emerald Coast Real Estate Podcast
(00:01:13) - Real Estate on the Beach
(00:02:02) - Real Estate Tax Talk
(00:04:57) - Have Any Offers Come in on Homes?
(00:06:13) - January and February: The Perfect Time to Buy a Home
(00:12:13) - Days on Market for vacation rentals in the US
(00:17:13) - The Best Time to Buy in This Market
(00:22:57) - Local residents talk about Hurricane Sandy
(00:23:31) - Real Estate Broker: It's a Good Time to Sell Your
(00:25:32) - The New York City Area Code

Market Target Update with January

Avery Carl — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series, Luke Carl sits down with Emerald Coast agent January Johnson to break down a true Q4 2025 buyer’s market, where long days on market and abundant inventory are creating leverage for well-prepared buyers. January shares what wins right now—single-family homes with a private or resort-style community pool, amenity-rich condos like Edgewater and Splash, and locations south of Highway 98 with solid beach access—plus practical notes on pool costs, insurance realities, and where she’s actually finding deals.

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For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books:

Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon
Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

Chapters

(00:00:02) - January Johnson
(00:03:01) - Real Estate Broker: It's a Buyer's Market
(00:04:33) - Single Families: What Kind of Property Should We Buy?
(00:08:12) - Need a Pool for Destin?
(00:12:46) - Flood Insurance vs Real Estate: What's The Difference?
(00:17:32) - Beach Houses in Destin and St. Joe
(00:21:04) - Property Listing: Pensacola Beach, Navarre
(00:23:37) - Where to Stay In Pensacola?
(00:24:30) - What about condo sales on Okaloosa Island?
(00:25:52) - Visit Destin: The Real Money
(00:27:22) - How to Get a Deal in Destin vs. Panama City Beach
(00:30:30) - Sandestin vs Miramar: Where to Buy?
(00:34:19) - When Buying a Home on 30A, Be Careful About
(00:37:08) - Private Beach, Lower Grand Lagoon
(00:39:43) - When Is the Right Time to Buy a Beach House?

Airbnb Pricing and Calendar Management in the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be talking about all things calendars! We'll go over the seasonality of the emerald and forgotten coasts of Florida, lead times, how to prepare for slow months and more!

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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/lp/emeraldcoast/
https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoastv2/

Common Airbnb Management Occurrences in the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be going over everything you should expect to happen (and prepare for) owning a home in the emerald and forgotten coasts of Florida! We'll go over how to deal with a variety of situations; gulf conditions, pool liabilities, gulf cart liabilities 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/lp/emeraldcoast/
https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoastv2/

Setting Up Your Airbnb in the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the serie's we'll be going over the setup process once you've purchased your short term rental in the emerald and forgotten coasts of Florida! We'll discuss getting your property set up for rental, permits and how they differ from county to county 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/lp/emeraldcoast/
https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoastv2/

The Real Estate Contract Process When Investing in Short Term Rentals in the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be going over the contract process for short term rentals in the emerald and forgotten coasts of Florida! We'll discuss as is contracts, terminating under contingencies, how to deal with low appraisals 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/lp/emeraldcoast/
https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoastv2/

Financing Airbnbs in the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be doing a deep dive on financing your property in the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida! We'll go over the various loan options, how condos can affect lending and much 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/lp/emeraldcoast/
https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoastv2/

Building Your Short Term Rental Buying Team in the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be discussing how to build your buying team in the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida! We'll go over who to hire first, how to find the right agents, the importance of building relationships 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/lp/emeraldcoast/
https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoastv2/

Short Term Rental Expenses in the Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be discussing what expenses you should be expecting to pay in the emerald and forgotten coasts markets. We'll go through what you can expect to pay in utilities depending on property size, water bills 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/lp/emeraldcoast/
https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoastv2/

Analyzing Airbnb Income In The Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:02:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be discussing all things numbers! We'll go over how to determine your income, maximizing cash on cash returns, finding your market's biggest revenue drivers 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

www.strinsights.com

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

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

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

https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoast/
https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoastv2/

Why To Buy an Airbnb In The Emerald And Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be going over what kinds of properties you should be buying on the forgotten and emerald coasts of Florida. We'll discuss where you can get the most bang for your buck, condos vs. houses, vacation loans 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/lp/emeraldcoast/
https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoastv2/

What Type of Property to Buy for Airbnb In The Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the series we'll be doing a deep dive on all the reasons why you should consider purchasing a property on the emerald and forgotten coasts of Florida! We'll be discussing the maturity of the Destin vacation market, local attractions and much 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/lp/emeraldcoast/
https://theshorttermshop.com/lp/emeraldcoastv2/

Buying an Airbnb in The Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Avery Carl — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:43:42 +0000