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Dated: January 16 2024

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Welcome! I’ve been sitting on the idea of writing a blog for several years now.  As a 4th generation native of Baldwin County, born and raised in Gulf Shores, AL., and as a family member (as well as a 20 year employee) of one of the longest standing family-owned Vacation Rental Management companies in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, I have spent the better part of my entire life learning, observing, and being actively involved in the progression of both the real estate and vacation rental industries in Baldwin County. What can I say? I was born into it, and honestly, I love it. It's easy to say I love it, only because I have a thorough understanding of ALL the moving parts. And trust me, there are a LOT of moving parts. Besides earning my Alabama Real Estate Sales license in 2012, and now my Broker’s License in 2023, I am currently one of a handful of local Realtors with my Certified Resort Specialist accreditation, and because I also hold position as Director of Business Development for Young's Suncoast Realty & Vacation Rentals, I feel my experiences and background qualify me to weigh in on topics pertaining to coastal investment properties, sharing my knowledge and insight regarding both sides of the coin when buying and selling real estate along Alabama’s gulf coast and the sometimes double edged sword that comes with owning and maintaining a short-term rental investment property in our area.

In the ever-changing tides of real estate and property management, knowledge is the compass that guides wise decisions. It's my hope that these blogs will become your safe harbor, and even make you think, “I hadn’t considered that.”

Understanding the pros and cons of any topic should definitely put the wind in your sails.

So until next time, may your coastal properties always be resilient, may your revenues flourish, and your real estate ventures ride the waves of success. 

Sunny regards,

Jordan Bodenhamer 

Associate Broker, TMP

Director of Business Development

Young's Suncoast Realty & Vacation Rentals

o. 251. 948. 0408   c. 251. 223. 7564

jordan@youngssuncoast.com

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Jordan Bodenhamer

As a 4th generation native of Baldwin County, born and raised in Gulf Shores, AL., and as a family member (as well as a 20 year employee) of one of the longest standing family-owned Vacation Rental Ma....

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