How to Profit from Florida’s Booming Short-Term Rental Market (Even If You Live Out of State)
by Okhai Dirisu, Real Estate Strategist & Investment Consultant
Let me tell you a quick story…
In early 2020, a man named Jeff was stuck in Buffalo, New York. Broke. Cold. Sick of watching others get rich off real estate while he was still scrolling Zillow with a dream and a dead bank account.
He didn’t live in Miami. He didn’t have rich uncles. But he had YouTube and hunger.
That same year, he did something wild.
He took $12,000—his last savings—and invested in a two-bedroom condo in Kissimmee, Florida. 20 minutes from Disney.
He hired a local cohost, listed it on Airbnb, and let it run.
Fast forward 18 months—he’d not only made his money back…
He turned that $12K into $72K.
Today, Jeff owns 4 short-term rentals in Florida. And guess what?
He’s never even lived there.
That’s the new game.
And you’re about to learn exactly how he did it—and how you can too, without leaving your couch.
First, Why Florida?
Forget what you’ve been told.
Florida isn’t just beaches and bikinis.
It’s one of the hottest short-term rental markets in the U.S.
And it’s not slowing down anytime soon.
Here’s why:
- Over 137 million tourists visited Florida in 2023 alone.
- Miami, Tampa, and Orlando top Airbnb’s “most booked” destinations.
- People are relocating in droves—remote workers, retirees, crypto bros, even regular families.
And guess what they all need?
A place to stay.
Hotels are expensive. Airbnb feels like home. And you?
You’re about to profit from that.
But Here’s the Secret Most People Don’t Know…
You don’t have to live in Florida.
You don’t have to be rich.
You don’t even need to physically see the property.
You need a system.
What Jeff and other out-of-state investors figured out is this:
Buy. Automate. Earn.
Here’s the 3-step formula:
- Find the Right Property
- Plug Into the Right Team
- Automate Like a Boss
Let’s break it down.
1. Find the Right Property (Without Getting Burned)
You don’t chase cheap houses.
You chase demand.
Let me repeat that:
You don’t buy what’s cheap. You buy what’s profitable.
Here’s where the demand is strongest:
- Orlando: Families visiting Disney.
- Tampa: Gulf Coast vacationers and snowbirds.
- Miami: Tourists, nightlife, events, and remote workers.
- Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beach: Business travelers + luxury renters.
Look for:
- 2 to 4-bedroom homes/condos
- Close to theme parks, beaches, or downtowns
- Zoning that allows short-term rentals (very important!)
Tools like AirDNA, Mashvisor, or PriceLabs can show you which zip codes are printing cash.
Pro Tip: Look for properties that can sleep 6–8 guests. That’s where the money is.
2. Build a Local Dream Team
This is how you win without living there.
You don’t DIY this. You delegate like a millionaire even if you’re not one yet.
Here’s who you need:
- Real Estate Agent who understands STR investing
- Short-term rental-friendly lender
- Property manager or cohost (They handle bookings, cleaning, guests)
- Cleaner + handyman on call
- Photographer & stager for listing optimization
When you build the right team, you don’t buy time—you multiply it.
3. Automate Like a Boss
Now for the magic:
Your phone becomes your hotel lobby.
Use tools like:
- Hospitable or Guesty for messaging automation
- PriceLabs for pricing optimization
- Ring camera + Smart locks for remote check-in/out
- QuickBooks for financial tracking
You could be at brunch in Chicago while your Florida unit books 4 nights for $1,300.
This isn’t fantasy.
This is tech + strategy + hustle.
Let’s Talk Numbers (The Good Stuff)
You want to know how much you can actually make?
Let’s look at real-life, average STR stats:
- Orlando 3-bed near Disney: $45,000 to $60,000/year
- Tampa bungalow near downtown: $30,000 to $50,000/year
- Miami beachside condo: $60,000 to $100,000+/year
With proper systems, your net profit could be 30–50% of gross.
So a $60K year? That’s $18,000–$30,000 net in your pocket.
From one property.
Even if you’re sipping wine in Nebraska.
What About Challenges?
Let’s be real.
Short-term rentals aren’t fairy tales.
But the biggest problems are solvable if you have the right roadmap:
- Regulations? Some cities are stricter. Always check local laws. Hire a realtor who knows.
- Management headaches? That’s what your cohost handles.
- Slow seasons? Use dynamic pricing and run off-season promos.
- Damage or guest issues? Airbnb covers damage with AirCover. You’ll be fine.
The biggest risk is doing nothing.
And If You Think You’re Too Late? You’re Not.
Florida’s not cooling down—it’s heating up.
With global events, weddings, Disney trips, and new tech companies moving in…
The demand for short-term rentals is exploding.
And the opportunity for you is right now—not next year.
Final Word: This is Not a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme. It’s a Get-Rich-For-Real System.
Investing in Florida short-term rentals won’t change your life overnight.
But it can change the next 5, 10, 15 years of your life.
You can:
- Own income-generating properties in paradise
- Build generational wealth
- Live anywhere and still make money
- Retire early or fund your dreams
- Finally stop trading time for money
And guess what?
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Work With Me
I help busy professionals, out-of-state investors, and first-timers set up profitable short-term rentals in Florida without stress.
Whether you want:
- A luxury Miami beachfront Airbnb
- A Disney-area family rental
- Or a passive income-producing duplex in Tampa…
I’ll guide you step-by-step.
Let me help you:
- Find the right cash-flowing property
- Run the numbers and secure financing
- Build your dream local team
- Set up and launch your Airbnb
- Automate everything for maximum profit
- Avoid the costly mistakes that kill 90% of first-timers
Click Here to book a FREE 15-min strategy call.
No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity.
You’re one decision away from owning your first short-term rental in Florida.
Let’s make it happen.
