Short-term and long-term rentals are not just different operationally. They produce very different tax outcomes once depreciation timing, active versus passive treatment, entity structure, and exit planning are considered. This guide breaks down what matters over a 10-year horizon for high-income Florida investors.

High-income Florida taxpayers often chase deductions that lower this year’s bill but do little for long-term wealth. This article explains how purchasing appreciating assets can reduce taxes over time through proper timing, structure, and exit planning—without relying on short-term write-offs.