HomeStakes Top Property Picks May 14

Welcome to this week's exclusive list of some of the most lucrative vacation rental properties across the country! This week we dive into properties across Texas, California, and Florida that stand out as short-term rentals.

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Dive into our top properties of the week and discover what makes them stand out in the vacation rental market. Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and excel in your vacation rental property investment journey!

Orlando, Florida, Vacation Homes

7924 Antibes Ct, Orlando, FL 32825

List Price: $349,000
Accommodations: 3 Bed / 2 Bath - 1,398 SF on 7,059 sqft lot
Total estimated revenue: $34,015
Occupancy rate: 67%
Daily rate: $139
NOI: $15,913
Location: A
Property Summary: This 3-bed, 2-bath home built in 1995 has a spacious living area with a sliding door to a rear patio and fenced backyard, ideal for entertaining. It features an eat-in kitchen, family room, separate dining room, tile floors, inside laundry room, and a split plan for privacy. The master bedroom has an ensuite with double sinks and a separate tub and shower. It also includes a double car garage with coded entry, a metal storage shed, and new roof, A/C, repipe, and hot water heater.
Notes: The interior of the property is in impeccable turnkey condition, with the only requirement being the addition of furniture to enhance its beauty and elegance, while the exterior requires attention such as mowing and cleaning; moreover, there's potential to incorporate entertainment features to create a livelier atmosphere. Situated just 18 minutes away from Orlando International Airport, the property enjoys proximity to attractions and everything Central Florida has to offer, making it convenient for access to restaurants, shopping, schools, cafes, markets, major highways, and numerous other amenities.

1201 Stetson St, Orlando, FL 32804

List Price: $742,000
Accommodations: 3 Bed / 2 Bath - 1,798 SF on 10,177 sqft lot
Total estimated revenue: $49,921
Occupancy rate: 67%
Daily rate: $204
NOI: $29,751
Location: B+
Property Summary: This 3-bedroom, 2-bath pool home, built in 1940, combines classic charm with modern conveniences. It includes a remodeled kitchen, spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, French doors opening onto a large patio and pool, a vaulted dining room, and a primary bedroom with sliding doors to the backyard. Remodeled bath, tankless gas water heater, laundry room, and fenced yard enhance its appeal. Plus, new roof (2022), new AC (2021), and new windows (2020) offer peace of mind.
Notes: The interior and exterior of the property are both in flawless turnkey condition, requiring only the trimming of trees in the backyard; conveniently situated just a few blocks from Edgewater Drive's delightful shops and restaurants, less than a mile from the burgeoning Packing District, and offering convenient access to Downtown Orlando, Winter Park, and Orlando International Airport, the property provides an ideal location. Inside, the bright and airy home radiates with timeless classic charm while incorporating all the modern conveniences one could desire, with proximity to a plethora of amenities including restaurants, shopping centers, schools, cafes, markets, and much more.

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