Identify
Find The Right Property
Evaluate the location, condition, layout, intended use, improvement potential, and overall fit before making a vacation or investment property decision.
Vacation Homes · Second Homes · Investment Property
Vacation Rentals
Kim Shoup brings more than 35 years of experience in real estate and real estate-related businesses, along with firsthand experience as a real estate investor and short-term rental owner. Her background includes short-term rental ownership and investment experience in New Smyrna Beach and Miami, as well as a larger presence in Cashiers and Sapphire, North Carolina.
Kim has personally purchased, designed, renovated, and sold homes and has overseen numerous renovations from concept through completion. That experience gives buyers an owner and investor perspective when considering a vacation home, second home, short-term rental, or property with renovation potential.
Improve
Design & Renovation
Kim's hands-on renovation and design background helps buyers look beyond current finishes and consider how thoughtful improvements could strengthen the property.
Own
Real Owner Experience
Her perspective comes from actual investment and short-term rental ownership, giving clients practical insight beyond a traditional residential transaction.
Past Or Current Properties
Vacation Rental Portfolio
A focused look at three vacation rental, second-home, or investment properties from Kim's experience. These cards are ready for the actual property photos, locations, and details once selected.
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Property 01
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Property 02
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Property 03
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Jacksonville & Northeast Florida
Vacation Homes, Second Homes & Investment Real Estate
Kim serves buyers and sellers throughout Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, including coastal, beachside, riverfront, historic, suburban, and master-planned communities across Duval and St. Johns counties.
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach
Neptune Beach
Atlantic Beach
St. Augustine
Nocatee
San Marco
Riverside
Mandarin
Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach offer a broad mix of residential and investment real estate, from established neighborhoods and riverfront homes to beach condos, townhomes, coastal cottages, and luxury properties. Buyers considering a Jacksonville vacation home or Jacksonville Beach investment property can evaluate both lifestyle and long-term ownership goals with Kim's practical real estate and renovation experience.
Ponte Vedra Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach are among Northeast Florida's distinctive coastal markets. Ponte Vedra Beach is known for luxury homes, golf communities, beaches, and resort-style living, while Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach offer smaller coastal communities with direct beach access, established neighborhoods, and strong lifestyle appeal. These areas can be relevant for primary residences, second homes, and buyers exploring coastal investment opportunities.
St. Augustine and Nocatee add two very different options within St. Johns County real estate. St. Augustine includes historic neighborhoods, coastal properties, golf communities, and newer developments that attract primary-home buyers, retirees, second-home owners, and investors. Nocatee offers newer homes and extensive master-planned amenities with convenient access to Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine.
San Marco, Riverside, and Mandarin expand Kim's Jacksonville coverage beyond the beaches. San Marco and Riverside are known for historic homes, architectural character, river access, dining, and proximity to downtown, while Mandarin offers established residential neighborhoods, mature landscaping, and St. Johns River access. Kim's background in renovation, design, investment property, and home transformations can be especially useful when evaluating properties where condition and improvement potential matter.
Kim's personal vacation-rental and investment experience also extends beyond Northeast Florida to New Smyrna Beach, Miami, Cashiers, and Sapphire. That combination of Florida coastal experience and destination-market ownership gives her a broader perspective when clients are considering a vacation property, second home, short-term rental, or investment property.
Rental rules, HOA and condominium restrictions, local ordinances, taxes, insurance, permitting, and short-term rental eligibility vary by property and location. Buyers should verify current requirements for any specific property and intended use.
Considering A Vacation Property?
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