Owning a vacation rental on Fort Myers Beach sounds like the dream and it genuinely can be. Warm Gulf water three minutes from your front door, strong year-round demand, a steady stream of guests who want exactly what this island offers. Done right, a beach property here earns well and holds value. The part nobody talks about as much is the work. Not the glamorous stuff. The 11pm message from a guest who can't find the lockbox code. The cleaning crew that cancels last minute