Are certain parts of Florida oversaturated for rentals?

Are certain parts of Florida oversaturated for rentals?

Member since 2018 · 24 posts · 2 votes

I am an out of state investor, looking to expand my portfolio into the Palmetto St area of Poinciana, FL. I've found the perfect property that's close to a school and hospital (although the school only has a 3/10 rating). It is a duplex that would attract family renters. After talking to several rental management agents, the expected rents is exactly what I am looking for.

However, after looking at existing rentals available in the same area on Zillow, I see that there are 6 properties available for rent close to the one I am thinking of buying (and a further 3 that are about 20 minutes away). The rents they are asking for match-up with what the rental management agents are saying. However, according to Zillow, they have been listed between 30 to 55 days ago.

Does this mean that the area is oversaturated with rentals and should be avoided? Or are there other reasons to explain what I am seeing on Zillow. Thanks!

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Miami, FL · Member since 2017 · 24 posts · 12 votes
6y

Depends on the market.  Some market have slower turn around.  For me anything over 30 days in south florida, tampa, or orlando means the unit is over priced.

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  • Miami, FL · Member since 2017 · 24 posts · 12 votes
    6y

    Depends on the market.  Some market have slower turn around.  For me anything over 30 days in south florida, tampa, or orlando means the unit is over priced.

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    Real Estate Agent · Orlando, FL · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    6y

    @Catherine Underwood I doubt it is over saturated. Also I think I know the units you are talking about. I have a Client from the UK that is under contract for 2 duplexes out there that are new construction. As we get closer to summer you will see more people looking for housing. 

  • Flipper/Rehabber · Lakeland, FL · Member since 2019 · 131 posts · 91 votes
    6y

    @Catherine Underwood

    I live near there and my son and his wife just moved into a house rental - most of the listings are gone in 15 days but for some reason the agents or landlords don’t take the listing down. If you want to know how many are available - I’d contact the person listing them and see what the true amount of vacancies there are...

    That county has horrible public schools but there are charter schools available in the area (paid by the state) so many residents aren’t as concerned about zoning if they have access to a good charter school

  • Member since 2018 · 24 posts · 2 votes
    6y
    Originally posted by @Stephanie Simmons:

    @Catherine Underwood

    I live near there and my son and his wife just moved into a house rental - most of the listings are gone in 15 days but for some reason the agents or landlords don’t take the listing down. If you want to know how many are available - I’d contact the person listing them and see what the true amount of vacancies there are...

    That county has horrible public schools but there are charter schools available in the area (paid by the state) so many residents aren’t as concerned about zoning if they have access to a good charter school

     Do you know which are the good charter schools in the area? Thanks. 

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