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    rich foreigners buy u.s. homes

    So how do I sell my SoWal property to the Chinese??? Anybody got any marketing ideas?
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    Tickets for Allen Boyd Town Hall Meeting

    I would vote for him!
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    Good places, if any, for shelling

    Great shelling on Cape San Blas. St. George Island and Mexico beach arent' bad either.
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    Wireless Internet Repair Service Needed

    I have a rental house in Watersound Beach with wireless Internet and am looking for someone who can perform repairs. It currently will allow only one computer at a time to access the Internet. Can anyone recommend someone with whom you have experience? The people who did the installation are...
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    Question to Rental Owners

    Just in case your group grows!!! Guaranteed comfortable beds! WaterSound Beach, Florida vacation rental by owner: 4 bedroom House rental that sleeps 12. Spectacular Luxury Gulf-View Home with 2 King Master Suites
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    Question to Rental Owners

    I own rental that sleeps 10 in beds and 2 on a queen sleeper sofa. I advertise it as sleeping 10 to 12 and the VRBO site clearly states the number of beds and the fact that there is a sleeper sofa. I think the owners would very grateful to learn about the condition of the sofa so they can...
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    Nfl team coming to panama city?

    We have had two arena football teams in Tallahassee since 2000, Thunder and Titans. Neither lasted more than a couple of years. We had a hockey team, the Tiger Sharks, which lasted a little longer. But alas, there simply were not enough transplanted northerners here to attend the games and...
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    Help with where to rent this June!

    :welcome: That Fodorite would be me, Dragonflycafe. Glad you took my advice. There are lots of nice and helpful folks on this board.
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    Vacation Home: Investment or Money Pit?

    That is interesting. Not only did I put 20% down, I have 15 year mortgages on the houses. They were purchased six years ago and have cash flowed from the start. Maybe my situation is unique in that they are four bedroom, which is harder to find in a rental house, and they are in a top notch...
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    Vacation Home: Investment or Money Pit?

    I have been very pleased with my investment in local rental houses. I own two. I purchased nice, but moderately priced, brand new 4 bedroom homes in the best school zone in my city. I put 20% down on each of them and they have never been empty for a day. In fact I have never had a renter...
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    Watersound question??

    For more pictures, including 360s by that most talented and incredible photographer, Mr. Kurt: Virtual Tours by Moon Creek Studios @ www.mooncreek.com
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    Watersound question??

    Why, thank-you, Swantree! Hope you are doing well! Casa de Palma: WaterSound vacation house rental - Spectacular Luxury Gulf-view Home with Two King Masters
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    Watersound question??

    Watersound is more private and much less crowded. It is a gated community and the whole development is on the south side of 30A. The vast majority of Watercolor is on the north side so you have to cross 30A to get to the beach. Also most of Watercolor is not within walking distance of the...
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    Watersound question??

    There are separate boardwalks for walkers and golf carts. They both go all the way to the beach. There is golf cart parking at the end. The beach club is nice and offers a number of amenities. WaterSound Beach Club But it is expensive. Scroll to unaccompanied house guests. Watersound...
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    Wanted: Late July Rental - 9-10 adults 2 kids!

    Golf carts can be rented in Panama City. They run about $400-$500 or so for a week. You may have trouble finding a rental house for less than a week during high season. A rental that will accomodate your group and rent for less than a week is more than likely going to be a hike from the beach.
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    Something is different this season

    That's what I hear, Beachmouse. I certainly wouldn't let my college-aged children go to Mexico for spring break, although my son did a few years ago.
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    Wanted Need rental 4/11-4/18 Help!

    Our house in Watersound is available that week. With two master suites, it is perfect for two families. It sits one lot back from gulf front. Three minute walk to community pool and 3-4 minute walk to beach. Boardwalk runs right by the house. Florida Panhandle Vacation Rental - House
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    FSU/Clemson 11/8 - 2 for sale, below face

    My my, aren't you the clever one, gator fann.
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    Need rental june 6-13th 2009

    In Watersound. Good gulf views. 4,000 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms and a loft. 4 baths. No private pool but a three minute walk to a community pool. Don't normally allow pets but an older well-trained dog would probably be fine. http://www.vrbo.com/162714
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    Regional Utilities

    Well, maybe that explains the $750 July electric bill at our rental house!
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    July Sales and Inventory Stats

    Treefrog, I thought the same thing until I realized this thread was started in 2006! However, if Smilin Joe has current stats, I would love to see them!
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    Question on last-minute rentals

    If it is last minute, the individual owner might be very happy to deal with you.
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    Just Found Out I Won!

    Congratulations!!! Love the video. :clap:
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    Beach house needed in Sept.

    http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/101shinglelane/
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    Seeking vacation rental 8/11-8/19

    Thank-you very much! Glad you like it.
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    Seeking vacation rental 8/11-8/19

    http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/101shinglelane/ Doesn't have a private pool but a three minute walk to community pool. Four bedrooms with queen sleeper in loft. Very upscale!
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    Blue Mountain Beach Access

    Yes, Kish7374. That is exactly the boardwalk I was referring to!
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    Port St. Joe vacation

    They do have cabins at the state park on Cape San Blas but they are pretty basic. Cape San Blas, however, is wonderful! Secluded, good fishing and scalloping, in season. Mexico Beach might be another alternative. Ah, the beaches of my childhood...
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    Blue Mountain Beach Access

    We own a house in Blue Mountain on Sandcastle court. There is a beach access boardwalk across some private property. The rest of the way to the beach is on the street.
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    Dog Island Article

    No. They didn't know anything about it but were certainly interested. I haven't had a chance to talk with them recently.
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    AAR needs kitten foster homes and Sun article!

    I thought all South Walton/Destin cats looked like this: http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/Cats/Sunbathing.htm
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    My Iron Man Uniform

    Oh. I thought you were going to say smart realtor is an oxymoron. :lol: But I suppose if you get right down to it, any realtor who is still making a living at it must have something going on...
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    My Iron Man Uniform

    Joe, You will get no tomatoes from me. I will just bask in the knowledge that someone I respect as a "smarter than the average bear" realtor has predicted the bottom! Now, can you sell my 30A real estate??? LOL! Thanks for your prediction. I willl keep my fingers crossed.
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    Dog Island Article

    I just e-mailed this article to a couple of friends who own houses on Dog Island. I will be interested to see what they think and if they are even aware of it...
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    Vacation Rental Gulf Front House 4+ Bedrooms

    Not sure if it is big enough for you but my house, Casa de Palma, in Watersound is a vailable July 19-26. http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/101shinglelane/
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    Tax on rental

    Indeed Joyce is incredibly helpful! :clap:
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    Fractional Ownership

    The other problem with an LLC is that if one member decides to stop paying their share of the mortgage payments, the other(s) have to pay it. Personal experience with this. :pissed:
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    For the DAWGS

    Mark Richt will be speaking at the FCA dinner at Northwoods Baptist Church Tuesday, May 6th in Tallahassee. Dinner is free. (Hopefully you will feel compelled to make a donation to FCA. :D) It starts at 6:00 pm and is over at 9:00 pm. It is a wild game dinner-pheasant, venison, quail, fish...
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    VRBO - who uses it? Is is hard to set up?

    Thanks Swantree. I will be in touch!
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    VRBO - who uses it? Is is hard to set up?

    Thank-you Ocean Lover!
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    VRBO - who uses it? Is is hard to set up?

    Well, I just realized, I didn't even address your question about setting it up. It is not difficult to set up. I am anything but a computer whiz and I had no trouble at all. The directions are easy to follow; just read them carefully!
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    VRBO - who uses it? Is is hard to set up?

    I have a rental house on VRBO and on several other rental sites. I get the most inquiries from VRBO, by far. I do not have a management company but handle all management myself, including paying the taxes. Thanks for your help, ShallowsNole! :clap: VRBO charges according to the number of...
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    Drop the Credit Card?

    Thank-you very much. Everyone who rents from me would have to become verified as my rent is over $4,000 and the deposit is $1,000. But it would at least give them an option if they did not want to send a check. And of course I would prefer a check anyway. Thanks again for your help...
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    Drop the Credit Card?

    Thanks Dunelover. I have a paypal account (e-bay) but wondered what limitations toofartampa referred to. I went on Paypal to see about setting up a merchant account but did not complete the process as I wanted to do a little more investigation. It appears to be less expensive than accepting...
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    Drop the Credit Card?

    Does anyone know the pros and cons of paypal? Would it be better than accepting credit cards directly?
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    Green Diapers

    My oldest is 26 and when he was born paper diapers were not good at all. They leaked at the legs and the waist. You pretty much had to change shirts every time you changed diapers so I used cloth and plastic pants. I just googled diaper services and apparently they do still exist. I had...
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    Green Diapers

    Do diaper services still exist? I used one with my oldest, back in the day.
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    Looking for last minute rental 4/17-4/21

    Thank-you very much, Little Fish. The architect was Todd Bramuchi of Chancy Design. There are out of Tampa but have an office in Santa Rosa Beach. I can give you the number if you would like it. But why build when my house can be yours?????
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    Looking for last minute rental 4/17-4/21

    http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/101shinglelane/ More house than you need but if you come before May 24, I could give you a good deal.
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    Drop the Credit Card?

    I am having the credit card debate with myself right now as well. My rental house was just completed in March and so far I haven't had anyone not rent because I don't take credit cards. However, there may be people who never contacted me in the first place because my ads do not indicate that I...
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