Buying an Airbnb in The Emerald and Forgotten Coasts of Florida

Welcome to the Short Term Shop's specific market series! In each episode of the series we'll be doing a deep dive on a particular aspect of owning/renting an airbnb. Each episode will be hosted by a variety of short term shoppers as well as short term shop agents.

  1. FEB 9

    Market Update with Pete

    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. Connect with an agent: agents@theshorttermshop.com Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://stsplus.com/ Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube   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) - 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

    28 min
  2. 12/03/2025

    Market Target Update with Pete

    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  Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://stsplus.com/ Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube   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

    28 min
  3. 10/06/2025

    Market Target Update with January

    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.   Connect with January: january@theshorttermshop.com  Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://stsplus.com/ Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube   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?

    43 min

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Welcome to the Short Term Shop's specific market series! In each episode of the series we'll be doing a deep dive on a particular aspect of owning/renting an airbnb. Each episode will be hosted by a variety of short term shoppers as well as short term shop agents.

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