Founding Emerald Coast Realtor | Short Term Rental & Airbnb Investment Specialist for 30A and Destin
Helping nearly 200 families create second income streams through short term rental investing on Florida’s Emerald Coast
Rush Valentine is a top-performing real estate agent and founding Emerald Coast agent for The Short Term Shop, specializing in short term rental properties across 30A, Destin, and Panama City Beach. Originally from Mississippi, Rush fell in love with the Emerald Coast on family vacations. After introducing his wife to the area in 2014, they decided to make Santa Rosa Beach their forever home.
Since joining The Short Term Shop in early 2019, Rush has personally invested in vacation rentals and helped nearly 200 investors purchase income-producing properties across the coast—closing over $150 million in vacation rental real estate volume. His deep local knowledge, especially in the 30A corridor, makes him a valuable partner for buyers who want to make the most of their vacation rental purchases.
Rush now lives in Santa Rosa Beach with his wife Kristen and their daughter Mary Shelton. When he’s not working with clients, you’ll find him golfing or enjoying time with his family on the beach.
What Makes Rush Different?
- Founding Emerald Coast agent for The Short Term Shop
- Personally owns short term rental properties in the area
- Deep local knowledge of 30A, Destin, and Santa Rosa Beach
- Has helped nearly 200 buyers invest in vacation homes
- Over $150M in closed short term rental property volume
- Based locally in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
FAQS
Rush Valentine is the founding Emerald Coast agent for The Short Term Shop. He’s helped nearly 200 buyers invest in vacation rentals across 30A, Destin, and Panama City Beach.
Yes! Rush is a vacation rental owner and uses his firsthand experience to help guide buyers through the process of purchasing investment properties.
Rush focuses on 30A, Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, and the broader Emerald Coast region.
Absolutely. Rush guides buyers through the vacation rental purchasing process, helping them understand what to look for in a strong income-producing property.
