Home Buy The Sea
Home Buy The Sea
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Dreaming of owning a slice of paradise on the Emerald Coast? Home Buy The Sea is your ultimate guide to navigating the exciting world of real estate along Florida's sparkling shoreline. From finding your dream home to maximizing your investment properties, we cover everything—mortgages, permits, titles, buying, selling, and everything in between. You don't know what you don't know!
Each month, we bring you new episodes featuring insights from local experts in Bay County, Florida. Get the inside scoop on market trends, community developments, and expert advice tailored to help you make the be
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The show covers a variety of real estate topics including mortgages, property management, investment strategies, and market trends with episodes that provide specific advice on purchasing vacation rentals, optimizing rental income, and understanding local real estate regulations.
Dreaming of owning a slice of paradise on the Emerald Coast? Home Buy The Sea is your ultimate guide to navigating the exciting world of real estate along Florida’s sparkling shoreline. From finding your dream home to maximizing your investment properties, we cover everything—mortgages, permits, titles, buying, selling, and everything in between. You don’t know what you don’t know!
Each month, we bring you new episodes featuring insights from local experts in Bay County, Florida. Get the inside scoop on market trends, community developments, and expert advice tailored to help you make the be
Welcome to the first episode of Home Buy The Sea! When buying or selling real estate in NW Florida, there’s so much to consider—and you don’t know what you don’t know until you’re in the thick of it. That’s where this podcast comes in. I’ve spent years helping buyers and sellers navigate the unique opportunities here, and now I’m sharing that knowledge with you. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a vacation rental, a second home, investment property, or your primary residence, my goal is to help you make informed decisions every step of the way.
In this debut episode, I sit down for a conversation with Laura Hanlin, a Sales Executive with Southern Vacation Rentals at the beautiful Edgewater Beach Resort in Panama City Beach. We recorded in Unit 201 of the Leeward Building, a stunning Gulf-front condo currently for sale. Together, we discuss everything you need to know about purchasing and managing vacation rental properties. From prime buying seasons to tips for maximizing rental income, this episode is packed with insights to help you make informed and prepared real estate decisions.
Episode Highlights:
[01:00] Meet Laura Hanlin, Sales Executive with Southern Vacations
[02:00] Location and featured property: Leeward Building Unit 201 at Edgewater Beach Resort.
[03:00] What to consider when purchasing a vacation rental.
[06:00] Prime and shoulder seasons: Key rental income periods in Panama City Beach.
[09:00] Importance of pools, amenities, and proximity to beach access for rentals.
[15:00] Renovating properties to maximize ROI and why Gulf-front units rent first.
[18:00] Preparing a property for the rental market and timing purchases strategically.
[25:00] Navigating HOA fees, insurance, and vacation rental management.
Featured Property:Edgewater Beach Resort, Leeward Building Unit 201
Details: Gulf-front, beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo.
Revenue Potential: Generated $40,000 in rental income within a few months of listing.
Notable Features: Electric fireplace, large smart-TV, Gulf-front balcony, professionally managed by Southern Vacation Rentals
Links and Resources:
Address: 100 Richard Jackson Blvd, Suite 110, Panama City Beach, FL
Call Me Directly: 850-866-9918
Learn More on My Blog:This episode will be transcribed and adapted into a blog post on my website. Visit www.Janisbythesea.com for expert insights, resources, and updates on Panama City Beach real estate.
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