			Investing in Florida Real Estate

			Pros & Cons of Florida investment real estate

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Pros & Cons of Florida Investment Real Estate

Perhaps the biggest 'pro' for Florida investment real estate is that it can help to balance your portfolio, for example by diversifying out of other types of markets (e.g. stocks and shares) or by expanding your investment geographically (and the current £/$ exchange makes the USA a very attractive place to transfer funds).

And a dream home in the sun is always a great place to use for a holiday if no one else is in residence!

There are several other advantages:

Good rate of return: historically, real estate has produced a high rate of return for owners/investors, well in excess of inflation.

Leverage: financing is typically available for 70% or more of the purchase price.

Equity build-up: as property appreciates in value and any loan is paid off, investor equity accumulates.

Tax advantages: there are both income and capital gains tax benefits, although this of course varies by country and by individual.

Remember, though, that there are disadvantages too:

Lack of liquidity: the real estate sales process can be lengthy.

Local market: unlike popular stocks and shares, the available market is specialized and local.

Purchase and ownership costs: buying and selling incurs substantial commissions and taxes; ownership imposes maintenance and rent collection burdens.

Risk: increasing costs can negate investment returns and property prices can go down as well as up.

To find investment properties currently available on the MLS, click here. (If you need a reminder about MLS, what it is and what is can do for you, click here).

The overall message to emphasize, though, is the usual one with any investment: if in any doubt about the course of action you’re planning, seek professional advice before making any commitment.

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