When it comes to beach property, they are far from similar. Each building has it's own characteristics that will help or hurt the annual income it produces. There are some very important things to consider before choosing the property thats right for you. How much repeat business? How many will it sleep comfortably? Does the location matter? Does it have the right amenities? Are the rates comparable to similar properties?

These are questions that you should know how to use to help tailor your investment to best suit you. Many of the tourists that visit our area depend on the use of rental property to accomodate their families and enable them to have pleasant, memorable vacations. In this section, I will discuss some things to consider that will help in your decision-making process.

I like to put myself in their shoes. What would I want in a vacation property? I'd want a healthy, thorough amenity package. You don't have to have libraries, theatres and tennis courts to make for a memorable vacation. The primary things to consider are an outdoor pool, internet connection and an exercise facility. These are the staples of any resort / vacation property. The guests will most likely want these things there when they stay. An outdoor pool will contribute in the winter months. Many guests also enjoy a hot tub on the premises.

The age of the building will also influence repeat buisness and positive mord-of-mouth. Many guests like well-kept, asthetically pleasing condos for their vacations. Typically, the newer buildings have the basic affromentioned amenities as standard courtesies. A new building will cost more than some of the older properties on the beach, but will most likely rent better and sell quicker in the end.

Something else to consider is the size of the unit. If you plan for the property to be an investment and don't plan to use it much, you want to maximize the number of families that can comfortably use the condo and accomodate their family. With this in mind, the 2BR condos in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are usually the best option as they generally have sleeper sofas and bunk beds in certain buildings.

The following information is to give you an idea of what you can expect to gross in a year. (Under construction)