$425,000
Avg. Purchase Price
$215
Avg. Nightly Rate
52%
Avg. Occupancy
beach
Market Type
Gulf Shores offers affordable beachfront investment compared to Florida. The Alabama Gulf Coast attracts families and is a popular drive-to destination from the Southeast.
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Monthly Cash Flow
$145
Annual Cash Flow
$1,739
Cash-on-Cash Return
1.5%
Cap Rate
6.4%
Break-Even Occupancy
50%
Viable deal
Main cushion: break-even is 2 pts below modeled occupancy.
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Gulf Shores STR Market Highlights
- 1More affordable entry point than Florida beach markets
- 2Growing Hangout Music Festival brings premium weekends
- 3Family-friendly beach destination
- 4Less regulatory burden than competing beach markets
Seasonality in Gulf Shores
Summer (June-August) is peak with spring break also strong. Winter sees minimal demand.
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Gulf Shores STR Regulations
Gulf Shores requires STR permits but is generally welcoming to vacation rentals.
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