Hi Alfredo,Flood insurance in Florida can be tough, especially for investment properties, but there are options:NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) – This is a common choice and does cover rentals, though it has limits.Private flood insurance – Companies like Neptune Flood, TypTap, and Wright Flood often provide good alternatives with more flexible coverage.Independent insurance agents – They can shop around and find the best option for your specific property.It’s worth getting quotes from both NFIP and private insurers to compare.

In a recent story published by Realtor.com, Scottsdale has taken over as the nation’s fastest-growing metro for millionaires.

The National Park Service changed their statistical data method for 2024 and when they retroactively applied it to 2023 for modeling purposes the model showed 2023 numbers would have been decreased by 8% under the 2024 model (source Knoxnews.com Jan 18, 2025).

I might suggest looking into to CFRI, the local chapter of the National REIA.

I am located in the Houston, TX area but also can work with anyone across the nation.

With so many free or low-cost options available — from Facebook groups to podcasts, Zoom meetups, and national conferences with better content — local REIAs can feel outdated unless they’ve kept up.I think they still can be valuable if they bring together serious, local investors and provide actionable education — but if it’s just pitch-fests or surface-level material, I’d rather spend my time elsewhere.

That is distinctly different from professional business that are national in scope and call themselves private lenders.

Similarly, Facebook groups like STR Nation, Short Term Rental Secrets, and STR Wealth Conference are packed with thousands of experienced hosts and buyers who may be actively looking for turnkey properties.

Yes, you said it: "it’s inflation + oversupply + a national downturn in travel spending"

As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains:“ . . . with housing inventory levels reaching five-year highs, homebuyers in nearly every region of the country are in a better position to negotiate more favorable terms.”And just in case you’re worried there are too many homes on the market, here’s what you should know.