I’m looking into real estate investing for the first time and Florida keeps coming up as one of the best markets but I’m not sure if I’m too late to get in. Prices have gone up a ton in the last few years and I’m trying to figure out if there’s still room for growth or if things are cooling off.
I was reading some market news on [GatorRated.com](https://gatorrated.com) and saw that Florida home prices are still rising but at a slower pace. Some areas went up 5 to 7 percent last year but others seem to be flattening out. Rental demand is still strong though especially in cities like Tampa Orlando and Miami with rents up 10 percent in some spots.
I’m thinking about starting with a small rental property maybe a duplex or single-family but not sure which areas still have good deals. Anyone here actively investing in Florida right now Is it still worth it or are better opportunities elsewhere