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David Baier
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The Best Cities To Own Rental Property In Florida

David Baier
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Orlando, FL
Posted Sep 19 2018, 06:58

See the latest article from Forbes on the best cities to own rental properties in FL. No surprise the cities that made the list (Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando), interesting read nonetheless for the data and insight to back what we already know. 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewdepietro/2018/0...

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Maria T.
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Maria T.
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Replied Sep 20 2018, 07:50

Thank you for sharing David  Given on  how expensive Tampa deals are,  We started looking for multifamily deals in Lakeland, but inventory is very low and competition remains high. 

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Mike DeBuccio Jr.
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Mike DeBuccio Jr.
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Replied Sep 20 2018, 09:31

Solid article @David Baier! I also think there are good deals to be found out in Lakeland as well @Maria T.

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Ellie Perlman
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Ellie Perlman
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Replied Sep 21 2018, 06:42

I'm investing in Tampa, Orlando (and DFW) and found more value in those MSA but outside of the center. Lakeland is definitely one of those areas. Thank you for sharing the article!

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Shital Thakkar
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Shital Thakkar
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Replied Sep 21 2018, 13:53

@David Baier, Here is another article from Forbes... that list few FL cities as top market to invest...

@Ellie Perlman, How you are investing in FL & TX market remotely..?

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Adrian Smude
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Adrian Smude
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Replied Oct 3 2018, 03:55

I’ve loved the Lakeland auburndale markets for a long time now. We are continuing to look for properties & buy them but as a few have mentioned it’s become much harder to find the great deals. Rent demand is extremely high!  

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Scott Morongell
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Scott Morongell
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Replied Oct 3 2018, 17:14

@David Baier thanks!

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Account Closed
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Replied Feb 7 2019, 11:31
Originally posted by @Adrian Smude:

I’ve loved the Lakeland auburndale markets for a long time now. We are continuing to look for properties & buy them but as a few have mentioned it’s become much harder to find the great deals. Rent demand is extremely high!  

 Lakeland does seem to be pretty desireable these days.  Zillow seems to think that at least some of the zip codes will increase by alot next  year, if you can rely on their predictions. What kind of return are you getting on rentals? 

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Adrian Smude
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Adrian Smude
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Replied Feb 8 2019, 06:26
Originally posted by @Account Closed:
Originally posted by @Adrian Smude:

I’ve loved the Lakeland auburndale markets for a long time now. We are continuing to look for properties & buy them but as a few have mentioned it’s become much harder to find the great deals. Rent demand is extremely high!  

 Lakeland does seem to be pretty desireable these days.  Zillow seems to think that at least some of the zip codes will increase by alot next  year, if you can rely on their predictions. What kind of return are you getting on rentals? 

Lakeland is getting a lot of national spotlight for being a great rental market.  (I wish it wouldn't because that just drives prices up).  We have rentals with all different returns, but I'll say we've been selling anything that makes a single digit return.  

Account Closed
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Account Closed
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Replied Feb 13 2019, 13:54

@Ellie Perlman can you tell me how many units for your MF investments?

@Adrian Smude are you interested in Clearwater Dunedin Safety Harbor and what are your thoughts? 

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Account Closed
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Replied Feb 13 2019, 14:10
Originally posted by @Adrian Smude:
Originally posted by @Account Closed:
Originally posted by @Adrian Smude:

I’ve loved the Lakeland auburndale markets for a long time now. We are continuing to look for properties & buy them but as a few have mentioned it’s become much harder to find the great deals. Rent demand is extremely high!  

 Lakeland does seem to be pretty desireable these days.  Zillow seems to think that at least some of the zip codes will increase by alot next  year, if you can rely on their predictions. What kind of return are you getting on rentals? 

Lakeland is getting a lot of national spotlight for being a great rental market.  (I wish it wouldn't because that just drives prices up).  We have rentals with all different returns, but I'll say we've been selling anything that makes a single digit return.  

I was going to buy in Lakeland and looked at numerous properties, however, in my opinion if the city is making the national news as a great investment, rental, place to live, or anything else then the gravy train has already left the station, hence why I haven’t found a deal there that isn’t in a D class area that makes money to the level I am looking for. 

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Share Ross
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Share Ross
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Replied Feb 19 2019, 06:28

As an agent in Palm Beach County, I have a few investors looking at some hot and very affordable (sometimes already rented for a year) condos in Boynton Beach with lower HOA fees. It always comes down to doing the due diligence and working with someone... either an agent or very trusted friend to check out the neighborhood and communities. And yes, it's tricky to find the right places that are not in a D neighborhood!

There's always deals if you know where and how to look. ;-) 

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Mitchell Jaworski
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Mitchell Jaworski
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Replied Feb 19 2019, 08:29

@Share Ross hope all is well my friend. Low HOAs in Boynton, that really is a gem! I'm about to list one of my higher HOA properties, 3/2 townhome in boynton if you have any retail buyers looking.

Come visit us at another meetup!

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Share Ross
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Share Ross
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Replied Feb 19 2019, 08:31

Hey @Mitchell Jaworski ! Let me know about your townhome... I always have investor clients. I also have buyers who might be interested. (Send me a PM or email!) 

Re: meetups... man... every single one I've been out of town. It's UNREAL!