How Bucs Season Could Boost Your STR Revenue
If you’ve been on the fence about buying a short-term rental in Tampa Bay, let me cut to it: Now is the time.
According to BiggerPockets, Tampa ranks #3 in the nation for NFL-market Airbnb profitability—right behind Buffalo and Nashville.
Here’s why that matters:
Football season drives serious demand. We’re talking booked calendars, inflated nightly rates, and weekends where local listings are gone before Thursday. If you know how to run an STR like a business, it’s not just seasonal hype—it’s income.
📊 Let’s Talk Numbers
BiggerPockets breaks it down like this for Tampa:
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Average Annual Revenue: $36,556
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Occupancy Rate: 62%
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Average Daily Rate (ADR): $199
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RevPAR Boost During NFL Season: +17%
And that’s just average. At Blackwell STR, we see well-managed listings regularly outperform these baselines—especially with smart design, proper licensing, and responsive guest support.
🏡 So What Makes Tampa Bay Stand Out?
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Year-round tourism: Beachgoers, snowbirds, spring training, Gasparilla—this place books even when the Bucs aren’t playing.
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Affordability: Tampa properties offer strong ROI without Miami pricing.
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Flexible zoning: There are STR-friendly pockets with fewer restrictions, especially in parts of St. Pete and Pinellas County.
🎯 Who’s This Perfect For?
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Investors wanting to diversify their STR portfolio
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Buyers looking for a second home that pays for itself
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New hosts who want expert management from Day 1
I’m Mary Beth Blackwell—Realtor, Investor, and owner of Blackwell STR. I help clients find, analyze, and manage high-performing properties throughout the Tampa Bay region. If you’ve been dreaming of owning a short-term rental that works as hard as you do, I’d love to help you run the numbers.
💬 Let’s Build Something Profitable
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