We all agree that real estate prices here are attractive. We also know that everything is much more controlled and the chances of problems are lower. The increase in international buyers in recent years is still going strong, and much of this is due to the factors mentioned above, whether it's the attractive price, the ease of the transaction, the greater stability of the currency, etc.
We explore residential property a lot, whether it's for living or pure investment, this is the type of property that tends to be the initial investment for most people. Today, however, there is a growing demand for commercial areas.
It's important to remember that the profile of commercial real estate is different from residential real estate, so it's worth repeating the importance of having a broker with experience in the area. Negotiations are different, as are contracts, deadlines and so on, and it is at this point that the result may or may not be a good deal and a good experience for the buyer. Understanding the investor's responsibility as an owner is very important if we are to have the right expectations.
There is still a lot of confusion between investing in commercial real estate and investing in businesses. The former refers to real estate intended for commercial use: we're talking about buying an office, a commercial building, a plot of land that will be zoned for commercial use, a space for a restaurant, beauty salon, stores, etc. As for the second option, we're talking about investing in an operating business. Not the space, but the business: the purchase of an ice cream parlor, restaurant, hairdresser, etc., in which case we are buying the business itself, often without including the property.
Interest in business is directly related to the possibility of obtaining certain visas, and in this case we're not necessarily talking about expensive businesses, but businesses that have the structure to qualify for the visa. How to proceed? The best way is for the broker and the immigration lawyer to interact so that together we can find the best option. Although no lawyer or broker can guarantee visa approval, a complex analysis will certainly maximize the chance of positive results.
Commercial real estate, on the other hand, tends to attract investors who have often already "tasted" the investment recipe here, mostly in residential real estate, and are now more comfortable taking the next step.
One of the big hurdles we face is adjusting return expectations so that we have a positive result, since we always have to bear in mind that the return on investments here is more conservative, but certainly more stable, and we also have to analyze the appreciation of the property itself in the medium to long term, which can and does tend to be positive, especially when we look at everything that happens in Orlando and the region.
Understanding the market and communicating clearly with your broker make a big difference and open the way to a very positive business relationship. Have peace of mind in choosing the broker who always brings you security and trust. Always available for further clarification, I hope I've helped!