Florida Real Estate-Relocating to Florida

Palm Beach and Palm Beach County Investment opportunities Due to the incredible growth in tourism and people relocating to the South East coast of Florida, investments ( both commercial and rental) in this region should be a strong consideration. Aside from commercial investments the two situations most people are looking for in Florida are: • Vacation homes/2nd homes, both single family or Condos that can be rented out. • Generally a purchase involves a 1031 tax exchange or just someone looking for a second home in an area that he/she or the family will use occasionally. • A home to eventually retire to and rent in the meantime to help pay mortgage costs. As to Palm Beach County-where would the best rentals probably be located? The following is a partial list. • Delray Beach • West Palm beach, the inlets and the intracoastal • Homes and Condos on the Ocean, canals, inlets, golfcourses or bays (all locations) • Juno Beach • Boynton beach • Jupiter beach or intracoasta...

Orlando and Orange County Education There are more than 165,000 students, 7600 teachers and over 150 elementary and secondary schools in Orange County. Orange County Public Schools are the 12th largest school district out of more than 16,000 in the nation. • It is the fifth largest in Florida. OCPS grows by more than 5,000 new students a year. • To keep up with growth, the district typically builds between four and seven new schools each year. http://www.ocps.k12.fl.us/ http://www.eflorida.com/profiles/CountyReport.asp?CountyID=29&Display=all For a comparison of schools and school districts on a variety of criteria, view Florida School Indicators Reports at the Florida Department of Education's Web site. http://www.fldoe.org/ Orange County school specifics: • 100 Elementary Schools • 51 secondary schools • 125 junior high • 94 senior High Schools • 150 College-Universities • 3 Magnet schools • 10 junior colleges • 22 Charter schools • 240 private and paro...

Orlando and Orange County Health Sunshine makes people feel healthier and improves your outlook on everything. After living in Florida for 10 years, I can tell you that it’s great to wake up to a warm climate and sunshine almost year round. It makes for a positive outlook on life. What’s your mood when it’s cold, drizzling and cloudy out? Orlando’s mild weather and great lifestyle makes staying health much easier. Orlando Regional Healthcare is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks. Their facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures, and highly qualified staff distinguish Orlando Regional as a healthcare leader for two million Central Florida residents and 6,000 international visitors annually. Statistics for Orange County. As of 2004, there are: • 77 assisted living facilities • 13 major hospitals • 5 adult day care centers • 109 health care clinics The 1,572-bed system includes: • * Arnold Palmer Hospital for Child...