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Jax Beach Listing
Just came across a great STR opportunity in Jax Beach that I wanted to share with the group. As it sits, this property should gross around $225K–$250K per year with minimal work beyond furnishing. https://www.flexmls.com/share/DYnZl/2480-S-BEACH-Parkway-Jacksonville-Beach-FL-32250 If anyone in the community is looking for a strong STR in the Jacksonville Beach area, feel free to reach out. Happy to share more details.
2 likes • Mar 7
@Ben Temple St. Augustine is a huge tourist destination, but keep in mind the city limits rentals to 7 nights or more. Ponte Vedra Beach and Jacksonville Beach don’t have any minimum night requirements, so if you’re exploring the area, it’s worth checking out properties about 30 minutes north and driving through the Jax beaches. If you see any homes you’d like to tour now or in the future, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to help!
0 likes • Mar 8
Here are the videos from the walkthrough. 2016 build. Previous owners had dogs so there are some scratches on the stairs. The upstairs carpet in the 3 bedrooms should be replaced. One bedroom would need to be replaced right away, the other 2 could wait if needed. Pool and spa area is great. The house is on the corner of a busier intersection but the entire yard - including front is fenced in. Front yard already has turf and would make a great putting green. It's right next to a park with a ton of free parking if needed for larger groups. The driveway would only fit 2 vehicles.
Introduction
Hi everyone! I’m Courtney — excited to be here and connect with you all. I recently joined STR IQ Squad to continue learning, share experiences, and be part of a community of people actively building in the STR space. My husband and I have been involved in short-term rentals since 2018. We currently own seven short term rentals and are about to close on our eighth. We purchased in the Ponte Vedra Beach / Jacksonville Beach area in 2020 and recently relocated to Florida full-time to focus more on this market. I’m also a licensed Realtor in Florida, serving the PVB / Jax Beach area. In addition to growing our own portfolio, we’re expanding our STR management company locally and really enjoy refining operations, systems, and guest experience. We left our packaging engineering careers back in 2021 to pursue this full-time and are big believers in continual learning — through podcasts, networking, and learning from others in the industry. I’m looking forward to connecting and learning from everyone here.
0 likes • Mar 2
@Emily Fournier Thank you!
0 likes • Mar 3
@Matt Sanderson Beautiful property and an incredible location—right on the beach and in a good spot between St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach. Since St. Augustine requires a one-week minimum for short-term rentals, being just outside the city limits is a major advantage. The homes along A1A in that area are definitely interesting. We’ve toured several and seriously considered purchasing there, but ultimately chose a different area for a few reasons. The ones we looked at were currently operating as short-term rentals, and the numbers didn’t justify the asking prices. It seemed to be a mix of poor staging, limited amenities and management issues. There’s one large management company that oversees many properties in that stretch. They’ve been around a long time—which likely helps them secure owners—but their pricing strategies, photography, and overall presentation aren't the best. Consistently lower reviews also impact performance, which directly affects revenue potential. That said, I think a well-staged, professionally managed property with strong amenities could perform very well in that market. If there’s any opportunity to add a pool, I would absolutely explore it. I know it can be more challenging on the beach, but I’ve seen pools installed in side yards or even front yards when space allows—and this property appears to have room. Pools are incredibly valuable in the Jax Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach markets, and many of the oceanfront homes along that stretch are missing that feature. With only one or two homes offering a pool, it would be a significant competitive advantage. If a pool isn’t feasible, a hot tub would still be a strong addition. With professional staging and added amenities, I’d estimate a five-bedroom could potentially generate around $250K annually. With a pool, that number could realistically push $300K+ depending on execution and management.
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Courtney Sowle
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@courtney-sowle-3052
Owner of Place To Be Rentals (vacation rentals & management) and realtor serving NE Florida.

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