Recent studies have shown that Florida is the fastest growing state in the nation which makes it a wonderful place to invest in real estate. Whether you are looking for shopping centers, multi-family buildings, office buildings, development projects, the Sunshine State has it all.

The population is growing by 1000 people every day. Florida is currently the fourth most populated state in the nation behind California (First), Texas (Second), and New York (Third). The population is expected to exceed New York’s population by 2010 or sooner. Much of this is due to the baby boom retirement that will occur over the next 10-15 years. Studies indicate that over 60% of retiring boomers will retire to Florida because of its many advantages, both financial and otherwise.

These advantages include, but are not limited to:

• The wonderful weather - They don’t call it the Sunshine State for no reason!-The temperature averages 80 degrees year round.
• Tax Advantages-Florida does not have a state income tax. For retiring baby boomers along with everyone else, this is very lucrative.
• Save Our Homes Act-This is a sometimes unknown value that is in Florida. What this act says is that your primary residence that is homesteaded is protected from being taken from you in the unfortunate circumstance that you need to declare bankruptcy or are sued.

For these reasons and many others, investment in Florida is a must have for your real estate portfolio.

SO HOW DO I GET STARTED?
We will guide you through the buying process from start to finish with our expertise in commercial real estate. Many buyers ask us about the process and what to expect. The following is a brief outline of the process:

1. Pre-qualification by our mortgage lenders (or yours).
2. The Solid Investments Team will help you to locate the perfect property for your needs.
3. Our Team will prepare a contract to be submitted to the seller along with an earnest money deposit.
4. The Solid Investments team will negotiate on your behalf to get you the very best deal possible.
5. Upon agreement of terms between buyer and seller, the due diligence period (otherwise known as the inspection period) will begin. During this period, the buyer is provided with rent rolls, surveys, copies of leases, environmental reports (if necessary) and the ability to conduct a physical inspection of the property.
6. Following the due diligence period, it is customary to place a second, more substantial deposit into escrow.
7. The loan process is then finalized.
8. In conclusion, you own a piece of sunshine in Florida that is a very Solid Investment for your portfolio.

Become a part of Solid Investments today and join our many other satisfied customers!