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Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by Orange_and_Bluke, Apr 23, 2024.

  1. thomadm

    thomadm VIP Member

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    Cocoa Beach and the Cape are pretty much saturated for investments. The Brightline stuff is in Cocoa near US1 and SR524, no where near the Cape or Cocoa Beach. All the "new" investments in brevard will be on the mainland (Cocoa, Titusville, and Rockledge/Viera or North Merritt Island.) The Cape and Cocoa Beach would be a good AirBnB location, but for rentals I would look toward Ocala for investments. That part of Florida and North will grow significantly in the next 20 years.
     
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  2. gatorjo

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    That dude's been dropping a drive-by neg on literally every post I make for some time. It took a while, but I finally decided to start returning the favor. I may put an end to it if he does
    Understood. I'll cease doing this to the individual who has been doing so to me, and will report him if he continues doing so.

    I just inferred that that was the type of experience that individual wanted to have here.
     
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  3. Orange_and_Bluke

    Orange_and_Bluke Premium Member

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    To be a little more specific…would you say the cape is also saturated when considering long term rental multi family, ie…duplex or triplex?
    I’m not a big fan of Cocoa but for some reason I’m attracted to Cape and I am liking Melbourne more and more.
     
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  4. Orange_and_Bluke

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  6. gatorjo

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    I'll just look into doing those witty gif things I guess. Theyre funny. Never bothered to figure those out.
     
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  7. Orange_and_Bluke

    Orange_and_Bluke Premium Member

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    I think Jo is a hired ratings hitman. I wonder how much dangole, wardamn and cypress forked out to get him.
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  8. Orange_and_Bluke

    Orange_and_Bluke Premium Member

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    Your thin skin is noted.
    But honestly, your ratings do not bother me.
    Have a nice day.
     
  9. thomadm

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    Personally I think so, there isnt any real estate in Cape Canaveral unless they rezone commercial to allow more residential. Personally, I dont think that happens, their economy is tourism and shipping, so it will likely stay there or grow commercially.

    The grow potential in Brevard is all mainland, Melbourne is a great spot as well. There is industry there as well, so it isnt just snow birds or tourism, there is actually people looking to rent for work or school. I dont blame you on Cocoa, I grew up there, and its a mess. It will likely stay that way as well.
     
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  10. AgingGator

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    I have a beach condo. Do ALL of your own homework and try to get to an HOA meeting before you sign.
     
  11. Orange_and_Bluke

    Orange_and_Bluke Premium Member

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    Thanks man. Appreciate it.
     
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  12. duggers_dad

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    Although when my wife and I lived in Cocoa Beach we loved Cocoa Village.
     
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  13. Orange_and_Bluke

    Orange_and_Bluke Premium Member

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    Great point. But I plan on avoiding anything with an HOA.
     
  14. Orange_and_Bluke

    Orange_and_Bluke Premium Member

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    I really do love this board. …you guys gave me too much good info.
    Unfortunately, it just got more expensive ….I’ve determined that I must buy in both markets.
    Damn it.
     
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  15. duggers_dad

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    Cocoa Beach is a little sleepy (and a lot of people like that about it) but it ain’t dead. $300 million resort going up a five minute walk from our old house …

    Cocoa Beach Westin | Projects | Gensler
     
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  16. Orange_and_Bluke

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    Cocoa Beach, yeah.
    Cocoa…meh.
     
  17. duggers_dad

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    As you drive into downtown Cocoa Beach you can scarcely miss the big bronze statue of Cocoa Beach’s most famous resident, the legendary surfer Kelly Slater.
     
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  18. QGator2414

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    When we bought on the water…at first the wife wanted a condo. I did not want the condo association. So glad we bought a house in the C Section of Palm Coast. Sailboat Country. No HOAs. My lawn guy is great charges $95 a month. Pool is $140 I think. Can’t wait to get back over this weekend. Saw our canal neighbors across the canal just listed their place. Really nice place. But they are definitely at the high end on the ask and probably not a good investment but more of a home to retire in at that price point. I hope they get it. Our direct neighbors bought a year and a half ago and paid more than I would have which was good for us though we are not looking to sell.
     
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  19. Orange_and_Bluke

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    Only the good ones are left I suppose.
    I like the people in here.
    Why do you change handles so frequently man?
    Identity crisis?
     
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  20. Orange_and_Bluke

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    Threaten me again and I’ll talk to my buddy at the bureau.
    You’re a nasty sob.
    I should post your pm on the board for all to see.
     
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