Rental maintenance costs in Florida

[Wendy Busa]

I live in Wisconsin, but I am thinking about purchasing a single family home in Crestview Florida as a rental property. I am concerned about maintenance costs or any other issues  that Florida may have that we do not have here in Wisconsin. Should I add in monthly pest control and if so, is that based on per sq foot of living space? Any other considerations for purchasing in Florida? Sink holes?

I appreciate any input. Thank you.

[Francisco Beltran]

I have a rental property in Crestview as well. Biggest issue I would say is termites so you definitely want to make sure you take preventative measures. For a 1943 sq ft house I was quoted $89/mo I believe. Hurricanes really weren't that big of an issue since it was so far in land. As for other repair costs I always set aside at least $150/mo