Florida
Should I buy or rent a home in Florida?
If you have not spent a lot of time in Florida, you should rent before even thinking about buying. We asked expats there about the buy vs. rent decision...
Other Questions:
- What do I need to know before retiring in Florida?
- How do I meet people in Florida?
- What is life like in Florida?
- Is there a lot of crime in Florida?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Florida accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Florida like?
- Is the cost of living in Florida high?
- What advice do you have for expats having a baby in Florida?
- What are healthcare services like in Florida?
- Is the cost of living in Florida high?
- What type of recreational facilities are in Florida?
- What is the weather like in Florida?
- Are there good restaurants in Florida?
- Where will I buy groceries and do other shopping in Florida?
- What are the visa & residency requirements in Florida?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Florida?
- What do I need to know when buying property in Florida?
- Are foreigners allowed to own property in Florida?
- What appliances are typically included in a rental?
Should I buy or rent a home in Florida?
If you live in Florida, newcomers to Florida would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
