Buyer guides
Know before you buy on the coast.
Each guide leads with the answer, then shows the details and the official sources behind it.
- 01
Compare Pinellas County Coastal Residences: Price, Rentals, Financing
Side-by-side comparison of current Smart Coastal Assets residences in Pinellas County, Florida: pricing, rental minimums, management rules, financing and completion.
- 02
Short-Term Rental Rules for Pinellas County Beach Properties
How short-term (vacation) rentals work at Pinellas County beach properties: Florida's vacation rental law, licensing, tourist taxes and the rental rules at each Smart Coastal Assets residence.
- 03
DSCR Loans for Florida Vacation Rentals: How They Work
What a DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) loan is, how lenders calculate it for vacation rentals, and which Smart Coastal Assets residences offer DSCR financing.
- 04
Short-Term Rental Tax Strategy: Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation
How the 7-day short-term rental rule, material participation, cost segregation and 100% bonus depreciation can work together for coastal vacation rental owners. Educational, not tax advice.
- 05
Buying a Pre-Construction Condo in Florida: Deposits, Rights and Timeline
What to expect when buying new-construction coastal condominiums in Florida: the 15-day cancellation right, escrow of deposits, timelines and documents.
- 06
The Cost of Owning Coastal Property in Pinellas County
The recurring costs of owning a beach condo or townhome in Pinellas County, Florida: property tax, homestead benefits, insurance, association dues and rental taxes.