Investing in Condos in South Florida

Most Popular Reply

Share RossBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Boynton Beach, FL · Member since 2017 · 250 posts · 135 votes
8y

Hey Crystal, 

Was looking for anyone interested in a condo deal in WPB and came across your thread. Please let me know if this sounds applicable to what you're seeking. Here's the details .... 

It's a 2/2 condo in West Palm Beach between Belvedere and Okeechobee just west of the turnpike.

It is rented at $1250 per month. The condo fees there are 295 per month and include water, sewer, and trash collection. A nice annual return on investment for any long term asset.

It will likely NOT go on Market.... probably ask around 105k. 

See this reply in the discussion

15 Replies

Jump to latestLatest
  • Investor · Miami, FL · Member since 2015 · 379 posts · 330 votes
    8y

    There is always someone out there performing successfully in a niche that no one else is doing so well in. I'm assuming you are talking about condos that are not in areas that are not being inflated by foreign capital such as Brickell or Sunny Isles; these investors are geared more toward capital preservation so they're willing to pay much more for condos and will out price you on any property leaving the area with no deals.

    I personally am not fond of condos as investments but they do have their pros and cons. If you have any more questions feel free to reach out !

  • Weston, FL · Member since 2014 · 22 posts · 4 votes
    8y

    There are deals to be made for sure, the biggest problem is actually finding a good deal. I just purchased two condos in Fort Lauderdale that are cash flowing well but it took me over a year to really find a good deal. I would suggest talking to a knowledgeable real estate agent in the area you're looking at and going from there. Best of luck!

    - Carlos 

  • Rental Property Investor · Tel Aviv, Israel · Member since 2012 · 163 posts · 57 votes
    8y

    hi @Aneita Williams

    what would you define as good deals?

    I have recently purchased condos for investors, and I currently looking for more. Just wondering what other people define as a "good deal" for a condo in South Florida

  • Lake Worth , FL · Member since 2015 · 49 posts · 8 votes
    8y

    Thanks @Gabriel Amedee  

  • Lake Worth , FL · Member since 2015 · 49 posts · 8 votes
    8y

    What kind of ROI were you able to achieve? @Carlos Asuaje

  • Lake Worth , FL · Member since 2015 · 49 posts · 8 votes
    8y

    Hi @Lior Reich what was the ROI and or monthly cash flow for the condos you purchased?

  • Rental Property Investor · Tel Aviv, Israel · Member since 2012 · 163 posts · 57 votes
    8y

    @Aneita Williams

    for example:

    purchase price include rehab and closing costs -  49000$

    One Bed 1.5 Bath

    rent - 1050$ monthly

    HOA (including assessment) - 407$ monthly

    Insurance -525$ yearly

    Real estate tax - 903$ yearly

    so estimated ROI - 10.7% (before any repairs / reserves etc...)

    would love to hear your opinion

  • Lake Worth , FL · Member since 2015 · 49 posts · 8 votes
    8y

    Hi @Lior Reich  I'm new to this so I'm just seeking information right now.  However, is this a property that you  actually sold in South Florida?  

  • Rental Property Investor · Tel Aviv, Israel · Member since 2012 · 163 posts · 57 votes
    8y

    Hi @Aneita Williams

    this is a condo I have just bought. Lauderhill , FL

  • Flipper/Rehabber · Atlanta, GA & S. FL · Member since 2009 · 115 posts · 16 votes
    8y
    I’ve had no success in WPB, can’t find a deal, if your interested in A JV let me know...
  • Share RossBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Boynton Beach, FL · Member since 2017 · 250 posts · 135 votes
    8y

    Hey Crystal, 

    Was looking for anyone interested in a condo deal in WPB and came across your thread. Please let me know if this sounds applicable to what you're seeking. Here's the details .... 

    It's a 2/2 condo in West Palm Beach between Belvedere and Okeechobee just west of the turnpike.

    It is rented at $1250 per month. The condo fees there are 295 per month and include water, sewer, and trash collection. A nice annual return on investment for any long term asset.

    It will likely NOT go on Market.... probably ask around 105k. 

  • Residential Real Estate Broker · Miami, FL · Member since 2014 · 214 posts · 106 votes
    8y
    Originally posted by @Share Ross:

    It's a 2/2 condo in West Palm Beach between Belvedere and Okeechobee just west of the turnpike.

    It is rented at $1250 per month. The condo fees there are 295 per month and include water, sewer, and trash collection. A nice annual return on investment for any long term asset.

    It will likely NOT go on Market.... probably ask around 105k. 

    This sounds pretty good to me. PM the details so I can do some research and send to a client of mine.

    Thanks,

    Marc Middleton

  • Share RossBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Boynton Beach, FL · Member since 2017 · 250 posts · 135 votes
    8y

    Hey @Marc Middleton .... sorry! That is long gone! One of those rare deals! 

    They go fast! 

  • Real Estate Professional · Miami, FL · Member since 2016 · 58 posts · 12 votes
    8y

    Right now in Miami we are seeing a buying opportunity in the Miami Beach condo market. Theres a large supply right now and we have seen steady decline in price on the beach. I think most investors miss the opportunity to get good deals. They see an asking price and are afraid to try to negotiate down to a point where you get a good deal.

    To get a deal, you need to make multiple offers on multiple properties and use the number game. If your just asking for a super deal to be given to you, think again. Anybody searching the MLS or any other site like zillow you arent going to find much but at market deals so you are going to have to get used to negotiating or having a qualifed agent to negotiate for you. Your not going to be the first person to find the super deal.

  • Residential Real Estate Broker · Miami, FL · Member since 2014 · 214 posts · 106 votes
    8y

    I agree, lots of good buys right now even on the MLS. Plenty of motivated owners who might take $30 or $50k off, you never know.

    Investor agents don't mind doing the offers. Save as a template, e-sign everything, keep some funds in a local escrow account, etc. We do this all the time. 

Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.