Advice on Duplexes in Florida

[Brandon T.]

Hey everybody! I could use some advice from those of you who are boots on the ground in Florida. I appreciate any replies in advance!

I'm planning a move to Florida and I'm trying to figure out if there's any cities I could pick up a side by side fixer duplex for ~140k (or ideally less) in a B to C neighborhood. Is that even realistic at this time? I understand the competition is hot in Florida and multi families are priced really high right now.

I check the online sites regularly and find duplexes listed for ~200k but they're usually already remodeled, so I assume there's a deal or two somewhere..

I should add that I'll be using FHA financing so maybe fixer duplex is the wrong description, dated perhaps, so I could still use the FHA loan if that makes sense.

[Abel Curiel]

Hey @Brandon T.,

You're right, it is super competitive. I am searching for a FL duplex as well.

I'd recommend connecting with @Steven Torres who covers Central FL and just helped another BP member put a duplex under contract yesterday.