r/FloridaRealEstate

Hello,

I am considering becoming a licensed CAM (community association manager) in south FL. I have a background in project and operations management and have been considering making a career change into the property management field. For those who are from and work in that region, is it a good investment and field to get into? What are some pros and cons to the job? Any feedback would be appreciated.

New grad from Cornell starting a fully remote tech sales job — thinking about moving to Florida. What town/city would fit me best?

A little about me:

• Grandma personality: I like peace, quiet, and no clubbing/nightlife scene
• Good restaurants is a must: especially Asian + Italian food
• Big fan of group workout classes (Pilates, yoga, fitness studios, etc.)
• Safety is really important to me — ideally gated communities or nice apartment complexes
• Single, would love to meet mature/stable men around late 20s–30s
• Want somewhere with a decent social scene but not chaotic
• Prefer cost of living that isn’t insanely high

Right now I’m considering places like Tampa, Naples, Boca? Open to suggestions from people who actually live there 👀

What’s the property taxes on a 600k home in Orlando w Homestead exemption?

Hi - We have this listed with a realtor for almost a year but there has been very little activity. Yes, it is a condo, but it is NOT a high rise! I realize condos are still tricky, but it is well located, not in a flood zone, second (top) floor with vaulted ceilings and skylights, covered parking. New HVAC, new windows, new water heater - all in the past few years. It is a bit outdated so it could use some cosmetic upgrades.

My parents have lived in this condo since moving to Florida in 1994, initially as renters before buying it a handful of years ago. They have cared for this place as though it was theirs even while renting. It's part of the reason the former owner sold to them.

Here's an important note (please be kind) - they were both smokers and smoked in the condo. My dad passed a few years ago but there's no getting around that this will need to be mitigated by the buyer. There's no point in us doing it now since my mom is still living there and still smoking. I KNOW this is not good but it is the circumstances we are dealing with.

The thing is, there have hardly been any showings so it isn't like people have seen it and elected not to make an offer because of the smoking issue. We are not overpriced compared to other units on the market in and near her complex, and we've done two price reductions since listing it. To be fair, it isn't just her unit that isn't moving; none of the ones listed in her complex are selling.

She is on a fixed income and we really need to sell this as the association dues are taking a lot of her already strained income. We've received some bullshit offers from "investors" that want to pay her a nominal amount up front and then monthly, which we obviously dismissed out of hand.

Any KIND input/ideas would be appreciated.

ETA: wanted to thank those that took the time to give constructive responses. I appreciate the feedback from most (certainly not all) of you.

Also the downvotes are ridiculous. Grow up.

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Enjoy the opportunity to work with channel 9 on this review of the Orlando Market

What do I need in order to have my listing agreement listed on stellar MLS. I already have everything signed what else do I need?
I’m waiting on my broker but they’re taking forever.

Looking to buy a property in west palm beach looking to connect with brokers or anyone who specializes in the area

Specifically an investment property that would be used as a str

“Hidden gem” gets overused in real estate… but this actually fits it.

Highland Grove Estates is a tiny gated community in Delray Beach with only ~13 townhomes total, oversized layouts, 2-car garages, and a location that puts you close to Atlantic Ave without being in the middle of the chaos.

This one just dropped to $710K:

• 3BR + office/den

• 2.5 bath

• 2,500+ sqft

• updated kitchen + renovated primary bath

• new roof + newer AC/water heater

• private patio + balcony

• impact windows/doors

• gated community pool

• about 3 miles to downtown Delray + the beach

Honestly feels more like a single-family house than a typical townhouse.

Not for someone looking for “walk to Atlantic Ave” pricing at $1.5M+, but for buyers wanting:

* space

* privacy

* low-maintenance living

* and a central Delray location

…it’s worth a look.

Would you rather have this type of tucked-away gated setup… or be east closer to downtown with less space?

My lease is ending in August and I'm starting to panic about finding a place in Orlando or maybe closer to Davenport. I work freelance so my income looks "unstable" to every big bank I've called so far. One lender told me I needed three years of tax returns even though my credit score is 735. I just want a rough idea of what I can afford without them trashing my credit score with a hard pull just to tell me no.

Is there a specific broker in Florida that moves faster? I'm tired of filling out these massive pdf forms and waiting five days for a "maybe" phone call. I'm looking at stuff around the $420k range but I don't even know if that's realistic with current rates.

Edit: I've been browsing reddit and the internet a little too much tonight trying to find a way around the bank stuff. I found the site Mortgage Quote and it looks like they do the estimate without the hard pull. I think I'll try it.

Hello everyone!

I am thinking about moving from San Francisco to Florida. I work in finance and would like to rent a house or apartment in Florida and use it both as my office and as my living space.

In San Francisco, there were very strict restrictions on living in commercial spaces and working in residential homes (unless zoning allowed it and you didn’t have in-person clients or employees, etc.).

I was wondering how things work in Florida. Do cities like Miami enforce restrictions on living and working in the same space? Are there any specific areas, like SoMa in San Francisco, with lofts specifically designed for this type of live/work setup?

Or, if I rent a regular house or apartment in the city, can I use the address to register a company and occasionally meet with clients or have a few employees there?

P.S. The business I’m looking to operate is a financial advisory firm.

P.S. 2: In almost all California lease agreements, there is usually a standard clause stating: “This apartment/house is rented for residential use only, and tenants are not allowed to conduct any business activities on the premises.”

Is there a similar standard clause in Florida lease agreements as well?

Hello! My partner and I currently live just south of Jax and are looking to buy our first home along the Treasure Coast. Both of us work in agricultural fields so we're not exactly sitting with a lot of wealth, but we have some savings to start with. What we're looking for is someone to help guide us to get started on first-time-buyer/aquaculture/agricultural assistance programs, grants, etc. We will be running a home business requiring access to saltwater via well, or close enough to water to plumb it in by other means. Looking for properties on 1/4 to 1/2 acre outside of any HOA.

If there are any TC realtors out there who are well-versed in this and want to help us get started, send me a DM! Thanks!