Considerations for Florida Investment Properties purchase Written by Lisa Carson Continued from page 1 4. South Florida Investment Property Purchases Apart from Orlando, there are plenty of beachside towns to house your perfect Florida Investment Property. Below you’ll find a snapshot of beautiful beachside cities spread throughout state. Consider what your family needs in a Florida Investment Property — ;a place to get away in a quiet corner of state or a thriving town with plenty of activities for everyone. One beach destination in Florida is Sarasota. Located on Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota is an artsy town home to a lot of condominiums owned by retired men and women. These Florida Investment Properies tend to be in high price ranges though they are beautiful. Sarasota is home to quaint shopping areas by beach as well as cozy marinas and restaurants. Along Gulf of Mexico is a saint of a beach perfect for a condominium purchase. St. Petersburg, just below Tampa is another quiet place to own a Florida Investment Property. St. Pete is a relaxed beach town dotted with bed and breakfasts, family owned restaurants and ritzy hotels. If a spicier place is where you want your Florida Investment Property, then cruise on down to Miami. This non-stop town is place for a jet set young couple ready to party. Just on tip of sunshine state, Miami is a Latin hub filled with nightlife and hot beaches. 5. North Florida Investment Property Purchases On opposite tip of state than Miami is Destin beach. Located in what Floridians call panhandle, Destin is known for snow-white beaches and quiet vacation destinations near capital of Tallahassee. Here, Florida Investment Properties are close to border states of Alabama and Georgia; perfect for border hopping if you so choose. Destin also offers places where you can camp right on Gulf (that is, if you want to leave your comfy condominium for a night). St. Augustine is also an exciting place to vacation in a Florida Investment Property. For history buffs, this is place to find oldest settlements in Florida. From Spanish fort made of shells to oldest schoolhouse, St. Augustine surrounds visitors with nostalgia. There are also plenty of opportunities for golf and tennis at nearby resort town of Ponte Vedra Beach. Where to Start Shopping for Florida Investment Property According to Florida’s official website for visitors, www.flausa.com, Florida welcomed 74.5 million visitors from around world in 2003. Once you decide on Florida as place for your vacation, daunting task of finding right condominium purchase lies before you. Flausa.com is a good starting ground for learning more about everything Florida has to offer. The official website for visiting state, you can contact Florida tourism bureau directly with questions. From site you can also access booking calendars and even keep a list of your family’s reservations. Here, industry leaders also keep up with latest vacation specials. There are many sites which provide a detailed list of Florida Investment Properties with lists of virtually every city available. There are other sites to check out for lists of Florida Investment Properties or you can contact your realtor. Florida Investment Properties are a unique and relaxing way to spend your vacations. Florida Investment Properties are unlike any other homes in their embrace of carefree Florida living. Whether you breathe in ocean from your balcony or take in sun on an inland patio, a condominium gives you a chance to make Florida your home for as long as you and your family can. Florida investment properties are one way to participate in growing tourism and real estate prices. www.biminibayresortinvestment.com Lisa Carson Lcarson@biminibayresortinvestment.com Lisa Carson Florida Investment Properties Expert Buying a Florida Investment Property Written by Lisa Carson Continued from page 1 Owning Florida investment properties in Orlando Area Owning real estate resort condominiums in Orlando area will provide you and your renters with access to all theme parks around Central Florida plus hundreds of discount attractions in or near Orlando. Orlando’s nickname is The Beautiful City”. It more than lives up to its name with its towers of gleaming glass metal skyscrapers set between sparkling lakes. Orlando is also all about historic preservation also. You will find charming brick streets and many gardens and parks. Cultural attractions near Orlando Florida investment Properties include Morse Museum of American Art where a permanent display of Tiffany glass is on exhibit along with American paintings from 19th century. The Orlando Museum of Art features American portraits and landscaping, art of ancient Americas and American impressionist works. Looking for a garden oasis far removed from hectic tourist pace? Try Leu Gardens, an oasis covering 50 acres featuring annuals, palms and an orchid house. These fine cultural experiences will seem like cheap deals for their reasonable price. Florida investment properties – Other Fine Attractions The list goes on and on. After spending a fortune at major attractions, you will appreciate finding low cost but fun entertainment near your Florida investment Properties. A trip to Florida would not be complete without a visit to Gatorland. The name says it all, as this 70 acre park is home to thousands of gators and some crocodiles. Breeding pens and nurseries are available to view, containing critters of all sizes. Don’t miss gator feeding time when you will get a close up view of gators in a feeding frenzy. This family owned park also has a mini water park for children, a petting zoo and a 2000 foot boardwalk which winds its way through a cypress swamp. Looking for “au naturale” wild side of Florida? Wekiwa Springs pumps 42 million gallons of sparkling clear water a day. Canoeing, swimming, picnicking and fishing are popular outdoor activities. You are also likely to spot a gator in wild, along with other wildlife native to Florida. For information on these and other local Orlando attractions and to check out lowest price see www.orlandoinfo.com. Renting Florida investment Properties Owning Florida investment Properties may be a great option for those with funds but maybe all you want to do is find discount lodging for a Florida dream vacation. There are many options for renting Florida investment Properties. Kissimmee and Orlando are great choices for location of your rental villa. Check out this web source for more information on lodging: www.orlandotouristinformationbureau.com. Looking for a time share resort rental? Redweek.com lists time share rentals with price and availability listed on site. Maybe your idea of a dream Florida vacation is staying in a quieter area, somewhat removed from mainstream of tourist hubbub. Staying in Davenport, Florida offers that quiet respite. Davenport may seem like its miles removed from mainstream but it is only 5 miles southwest of Disney making it a close commute to major attractions. One choice in Davenport is Island Hideaway Resort offering 2 and 3 bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchen. Other amenities include: outdoor pools, children’s play room, poolside bar and grill and recreation center. Another great choice is Island Club Resort and Spa. With its variety of discount deals, you are sure to find what you are looking for here. Everything from an economy size villa to a 5 bedroom vacation villa can be found here. Along with low cost lodging, you will also find resort amenities which include a large adult pool and kiddie pool, volleyball, basketball and tennis court, massage and fitness room and on-site store. Lisa Carson www.biminibayresortinvestment.com lcarson@biminibayresortinvestment.com Lisa Carson Florida investment Property Expert     <Back to Page 1   ImproveHomeLife.com © 2005 Terms of Use