Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has long championed (rightly so) the state’s tourism industry — a massive $121.6 billion annual industry that attracted a record 140.6 million tourists in 2023, employing more than two million people while growing another 2.3% (almost $3 billion) in just one year.
While the unique public-private coalition that is Visit Florida remains by all accounts the top destination marketing organization in the United States — with Florida among the top tourism destinations worldwide — the vacation rental industry is sometimes overlooked in all these gawdy numbers.
However, vacation rental homes and condos are a robust and vital partner in the Sunshine State’s tourism economy — representing almost 12% of all vacationers, or more than 12 million! Vacation rental homes and condos are hot and growing hotter each year. The revenue and tax benefits to owners are often amazing. More and more travelers are opting in for the ease, peace, safety, value, privacy and fun of their “own, private vacation rental.” And again, every dollar of tourism tax collected ultimately saves each taxpayer in the state close to $2,000.
“If you’re ready to go permanent, or prefer the ‘vacation rental’ first step, I can show you how to make your dreams come true better than most, because I’ve been here and done that and done it again.” — Milissa Sprecher Realtor®
With the Governor’s protection of the rights of rental owners, combined with Ian-influenced home and condo values in Southwest Florida, there’s never been a better time to focus on your beach dreams by grabbing the opportunities a vacation rental offers.
Make money. Enjoy tax advantages. Use your rental when you and your family want. And grow your portfolio with Florida real estate, which done right can springboard you from one home to another larger, and another, and another…
“I’ve loved Sanibel and Captiva since my first visit as a kid,” says Milissa Sprecher Realtor®. “I was blessed to have the opportunities to visit here countless times growing up. Then best of all, my family and I were able to call Sanibel home in 2004. Both my husband and I started our journey with vacation rental properties, which allowed us the financial growth to make our move permanent. If you’re ready to go permanent, or prefer the ‘vacation rental’ first step, I can show you how to make your dreams come true better than most, because I’ve been here and done that and done it again.”
Reach out to Milissa Sprecher Realtor® today by emailing her now!
Reach out today to Milissa Sprecher to help you realize your island dream come true. Email her here or call 239.414.6044.