Sarasota and Sarasota 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 Sarasota County-where would the best rentals probably be located? The following is a partial list. • Venice Beach • Bradenton, the inlets and the intracoastal • Homes and Condos on the Ocean, canals, inlets, golfcourses or bays (all locations) • Crescent Beach • Englewood beach • Downtown Sarasota (historic distri...