Enterprising property owners hope to jump on the money train they see rolling toward Tampa Bay by offering apartment and condo rentals for the 2012 Republican National Convention.

Nightly and weekly rentals are now being advertised online, targeting 50,000 delegates, dignitaries and journalists who will invade downtown Tampa as the event begins on Aug. 27, 2012.

Some property owners will hit it big.

Oprah Winfrey spent $50,000 a week for a home in Denver during the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Out-of-town corporate sponsors and wealthy donors often pay thousands per night to rent large waterfront homes and mansions for parties and events.

If you're thinking about purchasing an investment property or are willing to rent out your own property for a week or two, this might be a way to may some quick cash!