What we’re about
About the Group
The Emerald Key Collective is a community of vacation rental hosts, co-hosts, property managers, real estate agents, investors, and hospitality entrepreneurs in Southwest Florida who are driven to build wealth, elevate guest experience, and uplift one another through shared knowledge.
Our mission is simple:
To cultivate a collaborative network where hospitality, real estate, and investment intersect — creating growth, opportunity, and community impact through trusted relationships and long-term partnership.
What We’re Here to Do
This group is designed for those aspiring or actively building short-term rental portfolios, property management firms, boutique real estate brands, or investment-driven hospitality ventures. Whether you’re a host looking for systems, an investor looking for a partner on your next deal, or an agent looking to serve investor clients better — this is a networking hub built to open doors.
What We Talk About
• STR operations (systems, automations, vendor management, turnover SOPs)
• Pricing strategy (dynamic pricing, revenue management, occupancy tactics)
• Real estate deal sourcing & underwriting
• Lending, hard money, & creative financing
• Boutique property management & co-hosting structures
• Hospitality standards & guest experience
• Raising private capital & JV partnerships
• Local regulations & zoning in SWFL
• Marketing, branding, and reputation-building for STR/real estate
• Expansion into remote out-of-state vacation rental management
• Strategic growth into RV parks, glamping concepts, experiential stays & boutique hospitality assets
Where We Meet
We host in-person meetups in Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Saint Petersburg and Tampa, along with occasional virtual strategy sessions open to members from across Florida and beyond.
What to Expect at Events
✅ Roundtable discussions & skill-sharing
✅ Investor + operator collaboration matchmaking
✅ Property walks / live case studies
✅ Hot seat problem-solving for members
✅ Guest speakers & market experts
✅ Networking with purpose — not business cards
✅ Community-building & quality relationships
Who Should Join
• STR owners, hosts, and co-hosts
• Real estate investors (new or seasoned)
• Realtors serving investor clientele
• Boutique property managers and owner-operators
• Developers exploring hospitality-focused assets
• Lenders, private capital partners, and funding sources
• Vacation home owners or those aspiring to own one
• Hospitality professionals seeking to invest or scale into ownership
Our vision is to create a collaborative environment where everyone can grow and where success is built on relationships, aligned values, and shared opportunity.
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Disclaimer: *This community is for educational and networking purposes only and does not provide financial, legal, tax, or fiduciary advice. For sponsorship or partnership opportunities, please contact **info@emeraldkeycapital.com**.*
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