Buying and Renting a Beach Property

If you are buying a beach home as an investment property and plan to rent, there are many things to consider, including the type of property, tax advantages, cost of ownership vs. rental income, insurance, etc. There are also intangibles to consider – will the home be the great investment you expected, and what happens if you stumble across a renter who damages your property? Finally, there are some rental restricted areas on 30A, so it's important to know the differences in neighborhoods.

A few key items to note are:

  • Who will handle the rental management? You can do it yourself or turn it over to a rental company.
  • If you use a rental company, you will be charged anywhere from 20%-30% off the top on each booking.
  • Your home must be stocked appropriately – you can obtain that information from local rental management companies.
  • Depending on the location of your home, you may need to consider providing other amenities for your guests, including bicycles, beach chairs, or even a golf cart if your community does not have direct beach access.

Here are a few links to other information that might be useful to you as you consider purchasing a rental property:

 

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30A Properties Currently Available

Lot 40 Valdare Lane, Inlet Beach image
Lot 40 Valdare Lane, Inlet Beach $603,617

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  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 858312 MLS
Lot 115 Grande Pointe Circle, Inlet Beach image
Lot 115 Grande Pointe Circle, Inlet Beach $552,917

Dayla Ruth is to be built on Lot 115 in Grande Pointe at Inlet Beach, beautiful community across street from large public beach access and access to the largest coastal d...

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 858311 MLS
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30 N N Camp Creek Road Unit #UNIT 3, Seacrest $875,000

Enjoy the peaceful lifestyle of Camp Creek Lake.Camp Creek Town homes will feature 5 Lake front and 7 one tier back homes all with exceptional views of the lake and gulf....

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 858309 MLS
10343 E E Co Highway 30-A Unit #UNIT B208, Rosemary Beach image
10343 E E Co Highway 30-A Unit #UNIT B208, Rosemary Beach — Village Of South Walton Beach The $335,000

This beautifully designed condo is conveniently located between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, providing easy access to restaurants, shopping, and the Gulf of Mexico's wh...

  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 858298 MLS
  • Village Of South Walton Beach The Bldg.
213 Cypress Drive, Santa Rosa Beach image
213 Cypress Drive, Santa Rosa Beach $779,000

This home is in the amazing Cypress Dunes subdivision, located on the West end of 30A. (south side) Cypress Dunes borders the beautiful Topsail Hill State Park on 3 sides...

  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 858295 MLS
77 W W Henry Court Unit #77, Santa Rosa Beach image
77 W W Henry Court Unit #77, Santa Rosa Beach $599,000

Minutes to the Beach!! Experience the exquisite 30A lifestyle in this gorgeous, fully furnished, Gulf Place Townhome with 3 deeded beach accesses! This walkable community...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 858291 MLS
30 S S Gulf Drive, Santa Rosa Beach image
30 S S Gulf Drive, Santa Rosa Beach $950,000

South of 30A! Newly Renovated! Private Pool! Do not miss out on this 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home in the highly sought after area of Eastern Lake in Seagrove. This home woul...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 858286 MLS
304 Hilltop Drive, Santa Rosa Beach image
304 Hilltop Drive, Santa Rosa Beach $350,000

Unique, huge lot on popular Hilltop Rd. Price is for land only, but does have a 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home suitable for living. There is another older mobile home that...

  • 858276 MLS
30 N N Camp Creek Road Unit #UNIT 6, Seacrest image
30 N N Camp Creek Road Unit #UNIT 6, Seacrest $875,000

NEW DEVELOPMENT, NEW CONSTRUCTIONHURRY ONLY 5 UNITS REMAINEnjoy the peaceful lifestyle of Camp Creek Lake.Camp Creek Town homes will feature 5 Lake front and 7 one tier b...

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 858274 MLS
73 Silver Maple Drive, Rosemary Beach image
73 Silver Maple Drive, Rosemary Beach $850,000

Brand new 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath house in gated Treetops neighborhood with excellent rental projections and deeded access to te beac

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 858273 MLS
25 Sand Oaks, Santa Rosa Beach image
25 Sand Oaks, Santa Rosa Beach $1,199,000

New construction/investor opportunity! Available in the summer of 2021, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath house is just over 2,500 sq. ft. and will be located in the exclusive, ga...

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 858272 MLS
Lot 6 Woodland Drive, Santa Rosa Beach image
Lot 6 Woodland Drive, Santa Rosa Beach $220,000

Lot in the very desirable 30a Corridor. One of the few lots available. Don't wait! Show and sell.Buyer to verify all data and dimensions.

  • 858271 MLS
342 Gulfview Circle, Santa Rosa Beach image
342 Gulfview Circle, Santa Rosa Beach $675,000

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  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 858266 MLS
33 Valdare Lane, Inlet Beach image
33 Valdare Lane, Inlet Beach $659,917

**Model Home For Sale**Looking for a great quality home within a 1/2 mile from the Gulf of Mexico? The Ivy at Inlet Beach is a highly desirable and private neighborhood w...

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 858258 MLS
30 Playalinda Court, Santa Rosa Beach image
30 Playalinda Court, Santa Rosa Beach $1,495,000

Charming coastal chalet found in the heart of Seagrove beach showcasing high-end fixtures and luxury finishes. Located in the Cottages at Eastern Lake, 30A Playalinda Cou...

  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 858254 MLS

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