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Monday, January 7, 2013

Buying A Daytona Beach Condo

By Katelyn Buckner


Real estate can be a risky proposition for investment, unless you know the best areas to buy in. Anywhere that is a big vacation destination or is near a big attraction is a great place to start looking for real estate. The city of Daytona Beach is one of those places that is both a popular vacation spot and on the coastline, so buying a Daytona Beach condo is a great way place to dive into the realty pool.

When you first make your purchase, you may only be thinking of renting, and this is perfectly fine. Just keep in mind that you can also use the place as a second home away from home, a nice vacation house that is all yours. If you decide to go this very popular route, you can still rent the place out when you aren't staying there to help cover your costs. Your purchase even comes with a condo association that will keep an eye on the place and keep up the grounds in your absence.

Some people fall in love with the people, sites, and wonderful weather in the city and decide that they want to make it a permanent residence. There are so many great condo complexes in the city that it shouldn't be hard to find one that is great for people who want to live there all year long. While there are several on or very near the beach, these are definitely more expensive. To save money, you can buy one further from the beach that will have a cheaper mortgage. Luckily, almost everywhere in Daytona Beach is just a short drive to the waterfront.

Using it as a retirement home is another popular option for investors. This is especially popular for those who have lived their adult lives in a colder place like Minnesota or Michigan, where the landscape is enveloped in snow for several months each year. After going through so many dreary winters, many want to escape to the sunnier Florida winters when they retire. You can wait till retirement, or find a great condo years before retirement and use it as a rental property in the interim.

If you do choose to buy a condo now, you can rent it out to cover your expenses like mortgage and association fees. Just set aside a few weeks each year when you might want to use it for your own vacation, then rent it out all other weeks to families or singles who want to spend some time in Daytona. People are willing to pay good money to rent your place because it is likely cheaper than a premium hotel and they can buy groceries and cook instead of having to eat out all the time.

In addition to summer and holidays like Labor Day or spring break, some people want to go to Daytona Beach for big special events that they can't find anywhere else. Arguably the most popular example of this is the Daytona 500, a NASCAR racing event held each February. During this week alone, many condo owners can make a tidy sum of money from eager racing fans.

In order to rent out the place, make sure your condo association allows you to do so. A quick conversation with the association president or representative should answer your question. They may ask that you inform them in advance when a new renter will be staying, so make sure you do so in order to make the renting process as smooth as possible.

Though some are rightfully wary of investing in real estate, a Daytona Beach condo is hardly a risky proposition. There are so many uses for this type of property, such as a rental place, a second or vacation home, or a retirement place for your twilight years. No matter why you buy it, there are years of fun, memories, and profitable ownership ahead. You may even decide that you want to move in permanently once you see the city.




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