Florida

Property correction necessarily a bad thing?

Ok, let’s say there is a big correction in the Australian housing market.  Let’s say there is a “bubble” and it bursts.  Is this necessarily a bad thing? I have direct experience that says it may not be. “What experience?”  I can hear you ask. Well, let’s see.  I’ve got property in the USA.  In […]

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How do you get your house rented in Florida?

For some reason, last year, I had a challenge getting two of our houses rented in Florida. Both were in sought after neighborhoods, but stayed vacant for a much longer time than I ever would have imagined. My goal was to get these properties rented but we met with a few hurdles; hurdles that had […]

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Why did you buy Vacant Land in Florida? Part II

Click here to read part 1. The Horse Trading Begins “How much is a block of land in Citrus Springs these days?”  I asked just out of curiosity. “You can pick up a block for under five grand.  We had one sell recently for $2,500.  Never seen prices this low.”  Said Walt the sales agent. […]

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Trip Report: Florida House Hunting Pictures!

I figured the best way to capture the essence of our recent house hunting trip to Florida is through pictures.  So, grab a hot cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the story as shown through the lens of our camera! I’m having my morning coffee in the condo.  Getting ready for another big day […]

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What Kind of House Can I Get in Florida for under $140,000?

Are you sitting down?  Good, because $140,000 buys a lot of house these days in west central Florida. Click here to see what I mean! Now, keep in mind this house will only rent for about $1,000 a month, so the cash flow situation for an investment property would not be very exciting.  But, if […]

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