Hi Renee,
I am a realtor with Century 21 Gulf Coast and I have rented rooms out in my home in Cape Coral, Fl since 2006. I know all the rules, regulations, etc. In the beginning I had to pay two different taxes. 6% Sales Tax, and a Hotel/Vacation Tax to Lee County of 5%.
It was really a pain as they were due on different dates. I went to the Mayor and we discussed the options of having AirBnB collect this tax from our customers. Now AirBnB collects from each booking the 11%. I do not have to worry about this. If you have not purchased yet, you shoud look into the SW Florida and the city of Cape Coral. We have many Vacation Rentals here and many people from Germany, Switzerland and other places in Europe. Cape Coral is the second safest city on the US. Cape coral has more canals than anywhere in the entire world. The canals lead to nowhere or to the wonderful Gulf of Mexico. We have wonderful restaurants, entertainment and much more to offer. The RSW Fort Myers airport is only a half hour to my home in the oldest part of the Cape.
The Yacht Club area was the first community to be developed here. [Personal information hidden]
Each city is different, but I hope that this has helped you.
Regards,
Joan