State report

Real Estate Investing in Florida

10 Florida metros covered, ranked by the MDR investor score. Average gross rent yield: 6.41%. Average YoY: -3.7%.

Tenancy
landlord-friendly
Foreclosure
judicial, ~6-12 months
Assignment
permitted
Income tax
no state income tax
All markets

Florida ranked by MDR investor score.

# Market Median YoY Yield Score
01 West Palm Beach $400k -2.3% 6.99% 99
02 Fort Myers $312k -9.4% 6.74% 98
03 Fort Lauderdale $510k -4.4% 6.44% 95
04 Miami $581k -1.6% 6.22% 93
05 Naples $549k -5.5% 5.93% 91
06 Gainesville $300k -2.1% 6.54% 87
07 Jacksonville $286k -2.6% 6.66% 85
08 Tampa $377k -3.1% 6.22% 79
09 Lakeland $312k -2.4% 6.36% 77
10 Orlando $374k -3.2% 6.05% 77
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FAQ

Investing in Florida.

Is Florida a good state for real estate investing in 2026?

Across the 10 Florida markets we cover, average gross rent yield is 6.41% and average YoY appreciation is -3.7%. Landlord-friendly tenancy posture, foreclosure timeline ~6-12 months, no state income tax. West Palm Beach is our top-scoring Florida market at 99/100.

What are Florida's landlord-tenant laws like?

Florida is landlord-friendly. The foreclosure process is judicial, ~6-12 months. no state income tax.

Is wholesaling legal in Florida?

Wholesale assignment is permitted in Florida. Always confirm current disclosure and licensing requirements with a local attorney before structuring deals.

What is the best city to invest in in Florida?

Based on our composite investor score, West Palm Beach scores highest among Florida markets at 99/100. Median home value $399,650 with 6.99% gross rent yield.

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